Katherine Murdock
About Katherine Murdock
Katherine Murdock is the Operating Department Leader at Procter & Gamble, with a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in manufacturing operations and project management.
Company
Katherine Murdock currently works at Procter & Gamble, a multinational consumer goods corporation. Her roles there have included Operating Department Leader and Machine Leader in Cincinnati, Ohio. Procter & Gamble is known for its wide range of products in segments such as beauty, grooming, health care, and home care.
Title
Katherine Murdock holds the title of Operating Department Leader at Procter & Gamble. This role involves oversight of 24/7 manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, production, delivery, cost, and morale metrics.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Murdock studied Chemical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, earning her Bachelor's degree from 2007 to 2011. Her academic background has provided a strong foundation for her roles in various engineering and leadership capacities.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Before her current positions, Katherine Murdock worked as a Process Engineer and Initiative Delivery Leader at Procter & Gamble from 2010 to 2012. In these roles, she focused on short and long-term project management and initiative delivery within her department.
Internships and Early Career
Katherine Murdock completed several internships early in her career, including a role as a Chemical Engineering Intern at Merck in 2009 in Kenilworth, New Jersey, and an Engineering Intern at Nysdot in 2008 in Albany, New York. She also served as a Teaching Assistant for an Introduction to Biology Lab at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 2008 to 2009.
Process Improvement Initiatives
Katherine Murdock has a track record of implementing process improvements. Notably, she utilized statistical process control to significantly reduce product defect rates in a paper-making manufacturing operation. This demonstrates her proficiency in enhancing operational efficiency and quality control.
Project Management and Training
In her roles at Procter & Gamble, Katherine Murdock develops forecasts and manages costs for departmental operations. She is also responsible for enabling system implementation and providing necessary training for staff, equipping them with the skills needed to meet operational goals.
Leadership Responsibilities
As an Operating Department Leader, Katherine Murdock ensures the continuous and efficient running of a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Her leadership encompasses adherence to various critical metrics, including safety, quality, production, delivery, cost, and morale.