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Joyce Swanke

CFPIM, Six Sigma Black Belt, MBA, BSIE

Experienced Board Professional

Retired Membership

Member Since: 2019

Professional Bio

Over 35 years of experience in Manufacturing and Software/Technology Industries.

Manufacturing roles:
 Production Engineering
 Industrial Engineering Manager
 Production Planning Manager
 Engineering & Quality Manager
 Operations Manager
 ERP Implementation Leader

Transitioned to Manufacturing & Supply Chain technology with roles including:
 Manufacturing & Distribution Software Implementation Consulting
 Client Manager
 Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning Product Management
 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Solution Engineering
 Industry Principal – Process Manufacturing Industries
 Industry Principal – Discrete Manufacturing Industries
 Business Transformation Consulting
 Global Center of Excellence for HANA (Big Data and IoT Initiatives)

I have an MBA in Operations Management and Finance & Accounting and a BS in Industrial Engineering. Certifications include Six Sigma Black Belt and Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM) though ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management). Currently working towards Demand-Driven Planner Certification. Completed Deloitte's Board Ready Women Program in 2023.

I was also co-founder of WiM Colorado Chapter and was Chair, Vice Chair & Membership, and Marketing Director in the past.
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Education:
University of Missouri - Columbia 1984 Bachelor of Science Industrial Engineering (BSIE)
Regis University Denver 1990 MBA Operations Management and Finance & Accounting
Awards:
2022 IMSE Hall of Fame at University of Missouri
Volunteer Work:
WIM Colorado Chapter Co-Founder
WIM Colorado Chapter - Previous Chair, Vice Chair & Membership, Marketing Director
Chapter Affiliation
Colorado
Areas of Expertise
Engineering, IoT, Lean, Machine Learning, Marketing, Production, Quality Control, R&D, Sales, Six Sigma