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MassMEP Promotes Ellen Ellsworth to Director of Innovative Growth Services

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February 27, 2023 – Auburn, MA – MassMEP, the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ellen Ellsworth to Director of Innovative Growth Services. In this role, she will focus on working with the MassMEP team to develop strategies that will help set SME manufacturers up for long term success. This includes growing the knowledge base of technology acceleration within the MEP organization, as well as sharing best practices with manufacturers.

Ms Ellsworth joined MassMEP as a Program Manager in 2021 where she worked directly with manufacturing clients on continuous improvement processes. Prior to MassMEP, she worked at GE Aviation for 14 years in a variety of roles: management, manufacturing engineering, and materials. She is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and has received GE Aviation’s Mentor of the Year Award. She also led a 2000+ global team as Operations Lead for the GE Disability Advocacy Network. Ms Ellsworth holds a Masters in Supply Chain Management from Penn State University and a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

“MassMEP works with companies to harness their potential and make improvements that fit their needs,” said Ms Ellsworth. “Like the rest of our team, I am energized by working side-by-side with clients to make continuous strides and identify opportunities for growth. We work with manufacturers to create a roadmap for continuous improvement and growth of their operation. As their trusted advisor, we are there every step of the way of their transformation. From project management to the implementation of automation and additive manufacturing, we establish best practices that will take Massachusetts businesses to the next level.”

“We are excited about Ellen moving into this role at MassMEP,” said Kathie Mahoney, CEO/President, MassMEP. “She is a transformational leader with extensive skills in forecasting, operations management, and product/process development. This is exactly the experience needed to guide our clients as they embed innovation into their organizations, from agile manufacturing to design for manufacturability to Industry 4.0.”

About MassMEP
Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP), part of the NIST MEP National Network, is a leading resource for manufacturing companies that cultivates a community built on support, idea sharing, and achievement. MassMEP creates economic impact by transforming manufacturing enterprises and the manufacturing ecosystem. This is achieved through the delivery of operational excellence programs, workforce development strategies, and innovative growth initiatives, all of which are enhanced by strategic public/private relationships. For more information, visit www.massmep.org.

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