PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESCO Corporation announced today that Elizabeth King has been named Vice President, Organizational Effectiveness.
King is also in Washington, D.C. today to receive the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award.
The STEP Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite. This year, the Manufacturing Institute is recognizing 160 honorees from more than 110 companies. The STEP Awards program will highlight each honoree’s story, including their leadership and accomplishments in manufacturing.
“We are extremely proud of Elizabeth’s many achievements, including her recent STEP Award from the Manufacturing Institute,” said Cal Collins, President and CEO of ESCO Corporation. “Her leadership and vision have played a significant role in the company’s exponential growth and success.”
Over her 16 years with ESCO, King has held various leadership roles focused on the development and delivery of initiatives to ensure that ESCO has the talent and skills necessary to deliver on its strategic objectives. She was also instrumental in moving ESCO’s culture to one of continuous improvement through the implementation of Lean across the organization.
Locally and nationally, King is actively engaged in initiatives that broadly support the manufacturing industry. She was appointed to serve as Chair of the Oregon Workforce Development Board and Co-Chair of the Oregon Statewide Manufacturing Strategy. She serves in a variety of other regional and local capacities, all sharing the mission of continuous improvement and enhanced workplace competency.
About ESCO Corporation
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, ESCO Corporation is a leading independent designer, manufacturer and provider of highly engineered wear parts and replacement products and complementary services used in mining, construction, industrial, and oil and gas applications. The company operates in 28 countries on six continents, including an expansive network of 27 manufacturing facilities and more than 50 sales and distribution offices.
