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Sunita Nand
Lead Assembly, Bishop-Wisecarver Group, Pittsburg, CA
Combining her extensive knowledge and leadership, Sunita is a powerhouse at Bishop- Wisecarver Group and in the metalforming industry. In and of itself, more than 30 years in the industry is an accomplishment, but more than that, she has been able to take what she has learned and skillfully train the next generation of metalformers. Her confidence and encouragement helps new employees feel secure and successful.
Organized, proficient and efficient, she effectively manages multiple associates and projects without missing deadlines. As an example of her ability, Sunita standardized the workflow for a major contract that resulted in efficiency gains for the whole department and helped drive large revenues.
“For more than 30 years, I’ve enjoyed working in manufacturing. Every day provides a new opportunity to learn and a unique challenge to solve. I’ve worked on everything from complex and specialized machines to simpler assemblies found in the home. The manufacturing industry provides women with fulfilling careers that make a difference in our communities and our world.”
Lee Mason
President/COO, Clarke Engineering Inc., North Hollywood, CA
Joining Clarke Engineering in 1989, Lee has instituted quality and financial procedures to ensure the success of the company in the new millennium, and has overseen the transition from manual gear-cutting operations to CNC equipment to perform such tasks. Boasting nursing and other degrees as well as an MBA, Lee used her education and experience to earn a leadership position in the industry, including election to the board of directors of the American Gear Manufacturers Association. She also has led her company to prominence in the industry—Clarke Engineering recently was chosen to be profiled on a reality-television show as a top gear manufacturer.
“I would highly recommend the industry to any young woman, since compared to previous occupations I have found this industry to be highly inclusive, courteous and operating with a clear team concept.”
Lori Slagle
Assistant General Manager, Kecy Metal Technologies, Hudson, MI
Starting as a parts sorter, Lori worked her way to supervisor, then to purchasing and materials manager, and now assistant general manager at Kecy Metal Technologies. Knowing stampings inside and out, she has become an integral part of th ˆˆe company, manag- ing all of its operations from IT, customer service and sales to shipping.
Honorable Mentions
Marcy Hybben
Purchasing Manager,
Mate Precision Tooling
Eva Cirovski
General Manager, RAM Solutions, Inc. Angela Ren
Project Manager, KBX Engineering, Inc.
Amy Street
Laser Tech Manufacturing Engineer, ATACO Steel Products Corp. Heather Gross
Project Manager,
Pyramid Tubular Technologies, Inc.
Lindsey Carr
Operations Analyst, Engineered Fabrication
Sara Wilson
CNC Machinist, Programmer, Operator, CNC Chicago
Icela Ramierez
Floor Leader-Fabrication, Antunes Darlene Logan
Quality Facilitator, Pentaflex, Inc.
Cathy Davidson
Quality Manager, Ice Industries, Deerfield Manufacturing Cindy Weglarz
Production Supervisor, Laystrom Manufacturing Co. Maria Rivas
Human Resources Manager, Termax Corp.
Joey Johnson
Assembly Level 3, Pentaflex, Inc.
Kathy Curley
Materials Manager,
A. J. Rose Manufacturing Co.
Kara Cain
Team Leader, Strand Core
Joan Williams
Administrative Manager, Menaer Corp. Tammy McCoy
Toolmaker A, New Standard Corp. Anabel Antunes
Production Planner, Weiss-Aug Cheryll Reiter
Production Manager,
Thermal Spray Technologies Inc.
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