Kristen Wiggins
Kristen Wiggins is a dedicated Production Planner at Resonac Graphite America, Inc., where she has been contributing to the company’s operations and safety initiatives for over three years. Based in Ridgeville, South Carolina, Kristen plays a pivotal role in coordinating production schedules, managing customer orders, and ensuring smooth plant operations. She takes pride in being part of a team that prioritizes safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, celebrating milestones such as two years without a Lost Time Accident and engaging in community-driven initiatives like Earth Day clean-ups. Kristen’s career journey reflects her commitment to professional growth and operational excellence. Kristen started at Resonac in Order Management where she gained her knowledge of SAP and understanding of the company's sales model before transitioning to Production Planner.
Before joining Resonac, she gained valuable experience in healthcare including roles as a Support Specialist, Scheduling Coordinator, Insurance Specialist, and Certified Nursing Assistant. Her hands-on experience in scheduling, process management, and customer service has equipped her with a well-rounded understanding of both people and processes, enabling her to contribute effectively to her team and organization. A lifelong learner, Kristen earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Marketing from Limestone University, complementing her technical expertise with strong business acumen. She has also completed certifications in Corporate Finance Fundamentals and Reading Financial Statements through the Corporate Finance Institute.
Kristen also utilizes her marketing skills as the Social Media Coordinator and Board Chair of the 501(c)(3) organization, Lowcountry Bible Journaling. Outside of work, Kristen enjoys reading, participating in her church choir, and spending quality time with her 13-year-old daughter, balancing her professional and personal life with dedication and care.
• Corporate Finance Fundamentals
• Limestone University - BBA
• Lowcountry Bible Journaling - Board Chair
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my family, friends and colleagues who have been supportive of my journey to the career that I now have. They were always cheering me on as I made new strides in my academics and pushing me to become the woman I am today.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice that I received came from my father who told me that it is never too late to start something new and switch gears. After 10 years in healthcare, making the change to manufacturing was daunting, but his advice spurred me into motion and pushed me to this career path that I am fortunate to be on today.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
The best advice I would give to women entering the manufacturing industry is to not be intimidated by the lack of female presence. Manufacturing is still a mainly male dominated industry, but that does not mean a woman cannot do the job just as well. We have a place at the table if we only make the choice to sit.
Locations
RESONAC - Graphite Business Unit
478 Ridge Road, Summerville, SC 29483