33 Millennium - Twenty-fourth Edition BUSINESS, FINANCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP her to contribute to process improvement or become a project manager. It is a natural next step, as she enjoys analyzing processes, gathering input from stakeholders and designing solutions that simplify frontline workers’ tasks. She is focused on enhancing internal operations to help the team meet its objectives and aspires to be in a position where she can dedicate herself to these efforts. Ms. Ewing attributes her success to her upbeat personality. Working in an industry that can easily get repetitive and in an environment filled with negative voices, she makes a conscious effort to stay positive every day. Because her demeanor can directly impact employee performance and safety, she strives to ensure she is neither the cause of nor a contributor to anyone’s bad mood. This positive attitude extends to her managers. When a supervisor approaches her with a request, Ms. Ewing is willing to accommodate their needs and is open to trying new things. However, as someone who has extensive experience on the production floor, she also expresses any concerns she may have. For her, effective communication and collaboration are essential. Among Ms. Ewing’s most notable achievements are the completion of her Lean Six Sigma Black and Green Belts. The accomplishments have shaped how she performed operations at the company’s Connecticut location and helped her transition to the Nevada facility. She was also recognized as “One of the Women Breaking the Mold” by Crain Communications Inc.’s Plastic News in 2025. Ms. Ewing has developed extensive knowledge and experience in her work. Foster gives her the opportunity to take college- and managementlevel courses, including Lean Six Sigma certification courses. The encouragement she has received from her family has also been impactful, especially given her cross-country move. Over the next few years, Ms. Ewing aims to continue her professional growth and apply her expertise to support the company’s goals. She is committed to helping operators make their jobs easier while learning more about management as she balances advancing her career and being content in her current position. Next, Ms. Ewing has her sights on achieving a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, the highest certification available. This status will enable
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