Rishitha Jude Dias
About Rishitha Jude Dias
Rishitha Jude Dias serves as the Director of Business Process Optimization at Chobani, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in industrial engineering and an MBA, she has held various roles in supply chain management and production, demonstrating strong leadership and adaptability.
Current Role at Chobani
Rishitha Jude Dias serves as the Director of Business Process Optimization at Chobani, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing business processes within the organization. Her responsibilities include analyzing existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies that align with the company's goals of quality and sustainability.
Previous Experience at Chobani
Rishitha has a notable history with Chobani, having worked in various capacities from 2010 to 2019. She began her tenure as a Production Manager from 2010 to 2012, followed by a role as Plant Superintendent from 2012 to 2015. Afterward, she served as the Assistant Director of Operations until 2019. Additionally, she worked as the SAP Business Process Lead for the Make to Stock Process in 2018-2019. Her diverse roles contributed to her extensive knowledge in supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
Rishitha Jude Dias holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University, completing her studies from 2021 to 2023. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and business management, enhancing her capabilities in process optimization.
Supply Chain Management Experience
Rishitha possesses extensive experience in supply chain management, having worked in various roles that cover the entire supply chain process. Prior to her time at Chobani, she worked as a Supply Planner at Beech-Nut Nutrition Company from 2009 to 2010. Her roles have involved managing the flow of materials from suppliers to customers, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in operations.
Internship and Early Career
Rishitha began her professional journey with an internship at GE as a Product Management Intern from 2007 to 2008. This early experience provided her with insights into product management and operational processes, laying the groundwork for her subsequent roles in the food production industry.