Kiersten Wilmes

About Kiersten Wilmes

Experienced leader with a proven track record in delivering business results, collaborating across teams, and managing diverse disciplines. With 28 years of experience, I bring extensive expertise in various disciplines including Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Social Responsibility, Quality, Project Management, Product Development Engineering, and Package Engineering. I offer a wealth of knowledge and skills to any organization.My focus on building relationships and strong communication skills allows me to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring successful projects and a positive work environment.I am dedicated to contributing to a company that prioritizes social compliance, innovation, sustainability, and excellence.

Experience

1. Sr Director Product Integrity & Sustainability

   Hallmark Cards

   Apr 2022 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   As the Sr Director of Product Integrity & Sustainability, I provide overall global leadership of the Hallmark product integrity function which ensures the protection of Hallmark\'s brand equity and social license to operate. Elements of this responsibility include ensuring our products meet customer and consumer expectations of quality, are safe, compliant with all laws and regulations, and are made in a manner consistent with our standards of ethical sourcing and environmental sustainability.

Education

• Clemson University

  B.S. Industrial Management, Operations Management

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Product Development
• Engineering Management
• Project Management
• Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Packaging
• Manufacturing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Engineering
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain
• Kaizen
• Consumer Products
• Industrial Engineering
• Budgets
• Product Design
• Management