Employee Spotlight: Kris Dillon-Tomblin – Operations Manager

When you need to make sure the trains run on time at Blenko Glass Company, Kris Dillon-Tomblin is the one who keeps everything moving. Starting her journey with us as a lehr operator, Kris proved early on that she had the grit and determination to excel in the hot and demanding factory. 

Through hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her team, she has climbed the ranks to become our Operations Manager - a testament to her talent and tenacity. Whether she's coordinating staffing across departments, troubleshooting production challenges, or diving deep into the details of our quality control processes, Kris approaches every challenge with the same fierce energy that made her successful since day one. 

What sets Kris apart is not just her technical knowledge but her genuine commitment to making Blenko better every single day. She has an uncanny ability to read people and situations, knowing exactly when to push, when to support, and when to step in before issues escalate - a skill that makes her an invaluable leader across our 70+ employee operation. Whether it's providing critical feedback or implementing process improvements, Kris excels and exceeds while keeping her sense of humor intact.

She is an excellent representative of our team and embodies the Blenko spirit of rolling up your sleeves and getting things done - Rosie the Riveter's got nothing on her!

We're incredibly fortunate to have her leading our operations, and we can't wait to see where her career takes her next!