Hoshizaki America has promoted Kris Miller to Senior Vice President of Operations, with responsibility for the company’s Manufacturing, Engineering, and Materials Management functions. Miller has more than 30 years of experience with the U.S. commercial ice and refrigeration equipment manufacturer.
Miller most recently served as Vice President of Manufacturing, leading operations at Hoshizaki America’s Peachtree City and Griffin, Georgia facilities. He previously served as Vice President of Engineering and was a member of the company’s Board of Directors from 2017 to 2020.
Miller holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Auburn University and an MBA from the University of West Georgia. He also holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification through GaMEP at Georgia Tech and serves on the AHRI Refrigeration Sector Leadership Council.
In his roles at Hoshizaki America, Miller has led product development, capital planning, operational improvements and cross-functional teams.
“Kris has been a driving force behind our production team’s operational excellence, making him uniquely qualified for this expanded leadership role. His ability to align engineering, manufacturing, and business objectives has been instrumental to our success, and we are excited to see him take on this expanded leadership role,” said Allan Dziwoki, President, Hoshizaki America Inc.
