Mindy Wilsford
About Mindy Wilsford
Mindy Wilsford is an Operations Excellence Manager at Kennametal, with a diverse background in continuous improvement and quality management across various industries. She has held significant roles at companies such as Novelis, GE, and PTC Alliance, and possesses expertise in statistical analysis and training program development.
Current Role at Kennametal
Mindy Wilsford serves as the Operations Excellence Manager at Kennametal, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and implementing best practices within the organization. Her work is based in La Vergne, Tennessee, where she contributes to the company's commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Previous Experience at Novelis
Prior to her current role, Mindy worked at Novelis as a Continuous Improvement Manager from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure in Uhrichsville, Ohio, she was responsible for driving process improvements and optimizing operational workflows within the organization.
Background in Quality Management at GE
Mindy's career includes a significant period at General Electric, where she worked as a Six Sigma Black Belt and Quality Manager from 1995 to 2005. Over the course of ten years, she developed expertise in quality management practices and statistical analysis, contributing to the company's operational excellence initiatives.
Education and Expertise in Metallurgy
Mindy Wilsford earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgy from Purdue University, studying from 1981 to 1985. Additionally, she obtained a High Performance Leadership Certificate from Cornell University between 2011 and 2012. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in statistical analysis, quality systems, and training program development.
Experience in Continuous Improvement Roles
Mindy has held various roles focused on continuous improvement throughout her career. She served as Director of Continuous Improvement at PTC Alliance from 2007 to 2015 and as CI Manager at Aleris from 2018 to 2020. Her experience includes utilizing A3 problem-solving methodology and conducting root cause analysis to enhance operational processes.