Kristine Lipsit (Forsythe)
About Kristine Lipsit (Forsythe)
Kristine Lipsit (Forsythe) is a Continuous Improvement Manager at US Foods, where she coaches future green belts and teaches continuous improvement classes. She has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various engineering and management roles at companies including Ford, Maurice Sporting Goods, and Elkay Manufacturing.
Work at US Foods
Kristine Lipsit has served as the Continuous Improvement Manager at US Foods since 2016. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness within the organization. She is responsible for completing larger black belt projects, which are critical to the company's continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, she coaches future green belts, helping to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for employees to contribute to improvement efforts. Lipsit also teaches continuous improvement classes, further promoting a culture of learning and development within the company.
Previous Experience at Ford
Kristine Lipsit worked at Ford Motor Company in various engineering roles from 2000 to 2006. Initially, she served as a Product Development Engineer and Project Manager for two years, where she contributed to product innovation and project execution. Following this, she took on the role of Resident Engineer for four years in Chicago, IL. In these positions, she gained valuable experience in engineering processes and project management, which laid the foundation for her future roles in continuous improvement.
Experience at Maurice Sporting Goods
From 2012 to 2016, Kristine Lipsit worked at Maurice Sporting Goods as the Project Management and Quality Manager. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing project management activities and ensuring quality standards were met. Her experience in this position contributed to her expertise in managing projects and implementing quality control measures, which are essential skills in her current role at US Foods.
Education and Expertise
Kristine Lipsit holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 1998 to 2000. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her continuous improvement efforts.
Career at Elkay Manufacturing
Kristine Lipsit worked at Elkay Manufacturing from 2006 to 2012 as a Project Engineer and Project Manager. During her six years at the company, she was involved in various engineering and project management tasks, which enhanced her skills in managing complex projects. This experience contributed to her overall professional development and prepared her for subsequent roles in continuous improvement.