Kristin Demiranda

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Plant Director at Lactalis U.S. Yogurt

Big Rapids, Michigan, United States

Overview

Kristin Demiranda is the Plant Director for Lactalis U. S. Yogurt in Reed City, Michigan, where she leads operations for the Yoplait brand. Her career is built on over two decades of experience in plant operations and supply chain management with General Mills, and she holds an MBA from the University of Minnesotas Carlson School of Management.

Demonstrating a commitment to her local community, Kristin actively partners with city officials on civic projects, such as improving local water infrastructure and celebrating the towns history. She has appeared at public events with her family, indicating a blend of her professional and personal community involvement.

Her dedication to education is so profound that after she graduated with her MBA, her husband was inspired to enroll in and complete the same program.

Personality Overview

Curious

Example Seeker

Assertive

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

Community Partnerships
As plant manager, she has partnered directly with the Reed City mayor and city manager on local infrastructure and community celebration projects.
Water Infrastructure
Publicly commented on the critical importance of a quality water system for the plant's products and cleanliness, and partnered with the city on watermain upgrades.
Food Manufacturing
Manages a major yogurt production facility, overseeing operations, product quality, and plant safety for a global brand.

Media Appearances

Kristin has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Plant Director at Lactalis U.S. Yogurt
4-2024
Plant Director at General Mills
5-2022 - 4-2024
Assisstant Plant Manager at General Mills
2016 - 5-2022
External Supply Chain Sourcing Manager at General Mills
6-2013 - 3-2016
Operations Business Manager at General Mills

Education

2007 - 2014
Master of Business Administration - MBA from UMN Carlson School of Management
1999 - 2003
Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University

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Exp : 22 Location : Big Rapids, Michigan, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Plant Director at Lactalis U.S. Yogurt
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Insights For Selling To Kristin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kristin is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kristin

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kristin move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Kristin take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Kristin

Personality Compatibility


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