Mikaela Wright, Phr
About Mikaela Wright, Phr
Mikaela Wright is a Human Resources Manager specializing in Manufacturing Organizational Health & Development at Milliken & Company. She has extensive experience in employee engagement, quality systems, and talent development, having previously held various roles at GE Aviation over nearly a decade.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Mikaela Wright serves as the Human Resources Manager for Manufacturing Organizational Health & Development at Milliken & Company. She has held this position since 2020 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In her role, she focuses on enhancing organizational health and development within the manufacturing sector. She has developed detailed strategies and execution plans aimed at improving onboarding processes and career development pathways. Additionally, she collaborates with the Milliken Performance System office to align programs with the organization's engagement and leadership components.
Previous Experience at GE Aviation
Mikaela Wright has extensive experience with GE Aviation, where she worked in various roles from 2010 to 2020. She served as a Senior Employee Engagement Leader from 2018 to 2020, focusing on employee engagement initiatives in the Greenville, South Carolina area. Prior to that, she held positions as a Senior Talent Development Staff Manager and Global Operations Management Program Leader from 2015 to 2018, and as a Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Leader from 2012 to 2014. Her earlier roles included Lead Quality Engineer and Quality Systems Engineer, where she contributed to quality management and operational excellence.
Educational Background
Mikaela Wright holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Tuskegee University, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management from Penn State University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013. Her academic background in engineering and supply chain management supports her expertise in organizational health and development within the manufacturing sector.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
In her current role, Mikaela Wright has partnered with the Diversity & Inclusion program to integrate inclusive practices into all organizational strategies. She has focused on improving diversity sourcing for manufacturing management talent acquisition, ensuring that inclusion is a core component of the recruitment process. Her efforts aim to foster a diverse workforce that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences.
Strategic Development and Measurement Systems
Mikaela Wright has developed measurement systems that provide regular pulse checks for leadership, allowing the organization to monitor improvements before the next organizational health survey. She manages the roadmap, resources, and program budget to ensure that all initiatives are delivered on time and within budget. Her strategic focus includes building partnerships with marketing to enhance messaging and branding efforts that resonate with a global audience.