Wixon, a manufacturer of seasonings, flavors and technologies for the food and beverage industry, has named Paul Wasielewski as Engineering Project Manager.
In this newly created position, Wasielewski will be responsible for execution of capital and maintenance projects, and development of Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs. He will also interactively train Wixon’s maintenance and production staff, manages all facility service contracts, and develop cost-effective options and processes to improve plant efficiency. Wasielewski will report to Ed Becerra, Vice President of Operations.
Wasielewski formerly served as Senior Project Engineer for Ocean Spray Cranberries and in numerous supervisory maintenance positions at the Chrysler Engine Plant in Kenosha, Wis. He graduated from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
“Wixon is delighted to have Paul join our Operations department in this new role,” says Becerra. “His passion for excellence and wide breadth of engineering experience is an ideal addition to Wixon’s team of talented professionals.”
He resides in Elkhorn, Wis. with his wife and three sons.
For more than 100 years, Wixon has been a trusted provider of flavors, seasonings, and technologies for food and beverage manufacturers. With its scientific and culinary capabilities combined with a passion for service, Wixon drives innovation and solutions for its customers. Wixon focuses on its core areas of expertise: Industrial Ingredients, including Foodservice; Consumer Products; and Protein. Customers are encouraged to tap into a portfolio of services, including R&D, custom formulation development, turnkey solutions, and menu ideation. Wixon ingredients are globally-sourced and go beyond FDA standards to ensure quality and cleanliness. The company also offers spice grinding, blending, and a complete line of package engineering options. Located in St. Francis, Wis., a suburb of Milwaukee, Wixon is GFSI Certified to FSSC 22000, ISO9001 Certified, and QAI Organic Certified. More information on Wixon or any of its products may be obtained at www.wixon.com or by calling (414) 769-3000.
