Suzanne Hohmann
About Suzanne Hohmann
Suzanne Hohmann serves as the Program Leader for Continuous Improvement Training at J.D. Irving, Limited, where she has worked since 2018. She has developed an extensive Innovation and Design Thinking program and holds multiple professional certifications.
Work at J.D. Irving
Suzanne Hohmann has served as the Program Leader for Continuous Improvement Training at J.D. Irving, Limited since 2018. In this role, she has been instrumental in developing an Innovation and Design Thinking program that incorporates over 20 hours of new content. Hohmann is based in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, and has contributed significantly to the organization's training initiatives, delivering over 500 hours of training annually. Her efforts have resulted in high participant satisfaction and achievement ratings, reflecting her effectiveness in this position.
Education and Expertise
Suzanne Hohmann holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick, where she studied from 1996 to 2001. She also studied at Ecole nationale supérieure des Mines de Saint-Etienne, earning credits towards a BSc in Chemical Engineering from 1999 to 2000. Hohmann has obtained several professional certifications, including Master Black Belt, Agile Scrum Master, and Change Management Practitioner, which enhance her expertise in continuous improvement and training.
Professional Background
Before her current role at J.D. Irving, Suzanne Hohmann worked in various engineering positions. She was a Process Engineer at Irving Paper from 2005 to 2018, where she spent 13 years. Prior to that, she was a Project Engineer at BioVectra Inc. for 8 months in 2004 and worked as an Operations Engineer at AECL from 2002 to 2004. This diverse experience has contributed to her skills in engineering and process improvement.
Coaching and Mentoring
In her current role, Suzanne Hohmann actively coaches and mentors team members who are not direct reports. She demonstrates leadership through influence, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth. Her commitment to coaching is evident in her training delivery and the positive feedback received from participants.