Jessie Bastress, Cssbb, Capm
About Jessie Bastress, Cssbb, Capm
Jessie Bastress is a Continuous Improvement Leader at Plexus Corp., where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in IT, project management, and lean/six sigma methodologies, holding certifications in CSSBB and CAPM.
Work at Plexus
Jessie Bastress has held multiple positions at Plexus Corp. since joining the company. She started as an IT Solutions Intern from 2015 to 2016, followed by a role as Project Management Specialist from 2016 to 2017. After a year, she transitioned to the position of Manufacturing Project Manager, serving from 2019 to 2021. Currently, she works as a Continuous Improvement Leader, a role she has held since 2021. Throughout her time at Plexus, she has focused on continuous improvement initiatives tailored for both customers and the manufacturing site.
Education and Expertise
Jessie Bastress earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, studying from 2013 to 2016. She also holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in Game & Interactive Media Development from Tribeca Flashpoint College, which she attended from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she has completed studies in General Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac from 2011 to 2012. Jessie is certified as a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) and a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
Background
Jessie Bastress has a diverse professional background that includes experience in IT, project management, and lean/six sigma methodologies. Prior to her roles at Plexus Corp., she worked in various positions, including as a delivery driver at Jimmy John's and as a meat clerk and frozen and dairy associate at Festival Foods. Her early career also included a brief stint as a finishing technician at Quad/Graphics. This varied experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of operational processes.
Professional Experience
Jessie's professional experience spans several roles across different industries. She worked as a delivery driver at Jimmy John's for four months in 2014 and held multiple positions at Festival Foods, including meat clerk and frozen and dairy associate from 2011 to 2013. Her early career also included a role as a finishing technician at Quad/Graphics in 2011. These positions have provided her with a broad skill set that supports her current focus on continuous improvement.