Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Names New Business Solutions Manager

PLYMOUTH, Mich. - Dec. 20, 2016 - PRLog -- The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) has announced the addition of Jamie Headley to its Business Solutions team. Headley was named Senior Business Solutions Manager, responsible for the southwest Michigan territory including Cass, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, St. Joseph and Branch counties. The announcement was made by Michael Coast, President of The Center.

"Our experienced Business Solutions team is passionate about sharing how Michigan manufacturers can benefitfrom The Center's programs and services," said Coast. "They have witnessed first-hand how advantageous implementing new changes can be—improvements that lead to enhanced productivity and profits. Jamie possesses a successful track record as a change agent in the manufacturing arena. The manufacturers in the seven counties she represents will value her strong manufacturing acumen and expertise."

In her new sales role, Jamie will be responsible for connecting manufacturers in Michigan's southwest counties to The Center's experienced consulting staff. She is a seasoned operations professional with expertise in change management, leadership, process improvement and operational excellence in sales. With more than 25 years of manufacturing and consulting experience, Headley has served as Director of Supply Chain for Catalent Pharma Solutions, Vice President of Operations for Art.com, and President and CEO of Dementia Services Group. Jamie holds both a BA and an MBA from Dominican University in River Forest, IL.

Headley resides in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Celebrating its 25^th anniversary, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) is an organization dedicated to supporting Michigan manufacturers to work smarter, to compete and to prosper. The Center offers personalized consulting services to meet the needs of clients in virtually every aspect of their businesses. The Center is affiliated with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and is part of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP Program). The Center also is closely affiliated with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) with the shared goal of making Michigan businesses vibrant, driving GDP growth, and creating new and lasting jobs. For more information, visit www.the-center.org.