Kate Ruetz

As Plant Manager for Kraft Heinz, Kate Ruetz leverages a diverse background in medical device, defense, and food manufacturing. A University of Wisconsin-Madison engineering graduate, she specializes in strategy development and Lean Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement, drawing on experience from roles at Leica Biosystems and General Dynamics.

Passionate about sustainability, Kate champions environmental initiatives like celebrating Earth Day by encouraging her team to plant gardens. She is deeply invested in her teams culture and well-being, frequently celebrating individual milestones and recognizing the long-term contributions of her colleagues.

She recently collaborated with international operations leaders at a leadership program in Amsterdam to share best practices and drive business innovation.