Marie Walchalk

Marie Walchalk is a seasoned operations management professional with a strong entrepreneurial drive and a focus on strategic planning. With a background in transforming manufacturing platforms, Marie has a proven ability to lead teams in executing strategic plans for accelerated growth and enhanced profitability, resulting in multimillion-dollar operational successes while aligning with corporate objectives.

Her expertise spans various core competencies including collaborative and innovative leadership, P&L accountability, operations management, change management, lean manufacturing, performance benchmarking, and lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. She is known for her skills in team development, organizational development, process analysis, customer service excellence, cost reduction, risk management, and process planning.

Marie Walchalk brings valuable insights into emerging trends and challenges, excelling in communication, process improvement, quality assurance, production planning, project management, and root cause analysis. Her educational background includes studies at Kent State University and the Graduate School of Management, while her professional experience encompasses roles such as Director of Operations at AdCal Inc., General Manager at Vireo Health, Inc., Production Manager at Automated Packaging Systems, Inc., and various managerial positions at companies like Custom Deco, LLC, Digital Color International, Hess Print Solutions, Press Works, Inc, and Sterling Jewelers.