Karen Taylor
Role at DSC Nutrition
Karen leads the Operations Team, focusing on people and process development to ensure DSC Nutrition consistently meets customer delivery and quality expectations. She oversees the day-to-day running of the factory alongside the Supervisors and Team Leaders, while also exploring new equipment and technologies to keep the business competitive, efficient, and sustainable.
Experience
With more than 25 years in UK manufacturing, Karen has extensive experience spanning product development, manufacturing, environmental management, compliance, and operations. She holds an MSc in Applied Science by Research and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP), bringing technical and operational expertise to the business.
Outside of Work
Karen is a proud mum of two daughters, one a mathematician and the other an artist. To unwind, she enjoys reading and completing jigsaw puzzles. Her favourite authors include Jean Auel and Karin Slaughter, reflecting her love of both historical epics and fast-paced thrillers.
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"Life is fast paced at DSC Nutrition, as a privately owned business we are able to make decisions quickly, investing in equipment or staff as needed and developing new and innovative products to exceed our customers expectations. I love being part of a team where over 90% of us are hands-on and committed to delivering excellence."