Kristen Weise

About Kristen Weise

I’m a results-oriented executive with over 20 years of experience leading complex operations across logistics, manufacturing, and heavy equipment industries. I specialize in transforming underperforming teams and processes into high-impact engines of growth—while creating workplace cultures rooted in accountability, transparency, and empowerment.I’ve led multi-state operations with 1,500+ employees, launched greenfield facilities, and managed full P & Ls through periods of growth, contraction, and industry disruption. Whether implementing lean practices, optimizing financial reporting with automation, or navigating regulatory shifts, I bring a steady hand, high EQ, and hands-on leadership. What sets me apart?I’m just as comfortable on the shop floor as I am in the boardroom. I lead by example, coach with purpose, and drive results through people. As one team member put it: “When no one else shows up, Kristen is there. There is nothing she can’t do.”I thrive in high-stakes environments where operations, strategy, and people intersect—and I’m passionate about building inclusive, mission-aligned teams that take pride in their work and in each other. Expertise:• Multi-site operations & P&L ownership• Team building & leadership development• Lean/continuous improvement• Facility launches & turnarounds• Regulatory strategy & compliance• Employee engagement & retention• Strategic planning & execution• Private equity integration & performance transformationLet’s connect—especially if you’re building something bold and need a leader who turns vision into execution.

Experience

1. Sr Operations Manager Site Leader

   Pet Food Experts

   Nov 2025 — Present · WA, US

Education

• Central Washington University

  B.A., Community Health Education

• University of Phoenix

  MAOM, Organizational Management

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Continuous Improvement
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Leadership Development
• Six Sigma
• Lean Management
• Customer Service Operations
• Process Improvement
• Sales Management
• Forecasting
• Customer Service
• Mrp
• Supply Chain
• Logistics
• Customer Satisfaction
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Purchasing
• Management
• Leadership
• Budgets
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Project Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Competitive Analysis
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Business Process
• Automotive
• Product Marketing
• Pricing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Business Process Improvement
• Material Requirements Planning (Mrp)