Cheryl Bush
About Cheryl Bush
Cheryl Bush is the Site Business Director at Kennametal, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in supply chain management, strategic pricing, and Lean Process Management, with previous roles at DuPont and Kennametal spanning over two decades.
Current Role at Kennametal
Cheryl Bush serves as the Site Business Director at Kennametal, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees business operations at the Bedford, Pennsylvania site. Her responsibilities include managing site-specific strategies and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Cheryl's extensive experience in various leadership roles within Kennametal contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Kennametal
Cheryl Bush has held multiple director-level positions at Kennametal. From 2010 to 2011, she worked as the Director of Customer Excellence. She then served as the Director of Global Strategic Pricing from 2011 to 2018, followed by the Director of Business Services - Infrastructure from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she was the Lean Process Project Manager from 2009 to 2010 and the Director of Strategy Deployment - Infrastructure from 2020 to 2021. Her roles have focused on enhancing customer satisfaction, strategic pricing, and operational excellence.
Experience at DuPont
Cheryl Bush worked at DuPont for over a decade, where she held various positions that showcased her expertise in supply chain management and process improvement. She served as the Global Supply Chain Manager from 2004 to 2005, managing international logistics. Additionally, she held roles as a Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt, emphasizing her strong background in Six Sigma methodologies. Her experience at DuPont also includes positions as Mfg. Systems Project Manager and Sr. Research Supervisor.
Education and Professional Development
Cheryl Bush earned her Executive MBA from the University of Delaware, completing the program from 1998 to 2000. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, which she obtained from 1986 to 1990. Furthermore, she participated in the Women Unlimited Lead Program, enhancing her leadership skills and professional development.
Expertise in Lean Process Management and Six Sigma
Cheryl Bush possesses a robust background in Lean Process Management and Six Sigma. She achieved the level of Master Black Belt while at DuPont, demonstrating her proficiency in process improvement methodologies. Her experience as a Lean Process Project Manager at Kennametal further solidified her expertise in streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency within organizations.