The Manufacturing Institute will honor Goodyear's
Brandy Moorhead and Margareta
Perangin-angin
AKRON,
Ohio, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Manufacturing Institute (MI)—the workforce development and
education partner of the National Association of
Manufacturers—announced The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's
Brandy Moorhead, director,
government compliance & product performance, and Margareta
Perangin-angin, manufacturing director, Goodyear Japan, are
recognized as 2024 Women MAKE Awards Honorees.
The Women MAKE Awards recognize outstanding women in
manufacturing and encourage them to mentor the next generation
through an annual awards gala and leadership training program. The
awards are part of MI's Women MAKE initiative, which aims to
empower and inspire women in the industry and close the gender gap
in manufacturing.
As Director of Government Compliance and Product Performance,
Brandy Moorhead leads the effort in
monitoring field performance and continuous improvement of product
performance while ensuring all products meet government and
industry requirements. She also advises Goodyear's annual STEM
Career Day for middle and high school students in Akron, Ohio, connecting thousands of students
with Goodyear associates, educational activities and examples of
STEM careers. Originally focused on making engineering more
accessible to girls in the community, the event has expanded to
welcome participation from all students while still emphasizing
inclusion in STEM.
"Brandy is a remarkable leader who has been instrumental in
driving Goodyear's product development and quality across our
portfolio," said Chris Helsel,
senior vice president, Global Operations and chief technology
officer of Goodyear. "She is a passionate advocate for STEM
education, inspiring young minds to explore the career
possibilities in science, technology, engineering and math. We are
thrilled that the Manufacturing Institute has recognized her as a
Women MAKE Award Honoree, and we are grateful for her outstanding
service and leadership."
Margareta Perangin-angin was the first female manufacturing
director of the Goodyear Indonesia plant, where she quickly
established herself as a compassionate, results-driven leader.
There, she created a high performing manufacturing organization
with improved efficiency and a culture of safety. In 2023, she
became the manufacturing director of Goodyear Japan where she
continues to mentor and sponsor several women. Additionally,
Perangin-angin hosts roundtables and presentations for women in her
plant and the Asia-Pacific region
to discuss professional challenges and career development.
"Margareta is exceptionally skilled in managing complex projects
and delivering results," said Nat
Madarang, president, Goodyear Asia Pacific. "She has also
been a role model for many women in manufacturing, encouraging them
to pursue their career goals and overcome challenges. We are proud
to see her honored among some of the top women in manufacturing,
and we thank her for her dedication to Goodyear."
The MI will recognize Moorhead and Perangin-angin among 130
award recipients during the Women MAKE Awards gala on April 18 in Washington,
D.C. The evening will highlight each honoree's story,
including their leadership and accomplishments in
manufacturing.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) is one of the world's largest tire
companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its
products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two
Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio,
and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg,
strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set
the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more
information about Goodyear and its products, go to
www.goodyear.com/corporate.
About The Manufacturing Institute
The Manufacturing Institute builds, diversifies and
strengthens the modern manufacturing workforce, with the goal of
furthering individual opportunity, community prosperity and a more
competitive manufacturing industry. The MI engages underrepresented
communities and shifts perceptions about careers in modern
manufacturing, leads skilled training and career development
programs, provides thought leadership and research on the changing
state of the workforce and builds partnerships to scale up its
impact on manufacturing in the United
States. As the 501(c)3 nonprofit workforce development and
education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, the
MI is a trusted adviser to manufacturers, equipping them with
solutions for the industry's toughest challenges. For
more information, please
visit www.themanufacturinginstitute.org.
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