Amy Rowles Email & Phone Number

Oversee the Commercialization Team, which includes developing new packaging, project management process to ensure timelines are being met, and formulation scale up. - Initiate development and track all new packaging components including: PET, glass bottles, labels, corrugate, caps, and neckbands- Work closely with the Engineering and Operational teams to ensure new components function within the line equipment- Coordinate packaging line trials with cross functional partners for all new components - Serve as point person to resolve any challenges components may cause on the production line by coordinating with vendors and internal teams to revise the dielines and functionality of packaging- Oversee a team that owns scale up from R&D 3000g kettle to first production in a 3000lb kettle- Create pallet patterns and complete transit testing if necessary- Identify and execute cost savings opportunities, examples being:o Corrugate weight reductionso Drive redesign of corrugate trays to function at a different step within manufacturing process that yields savings- Oversee label and display tray artwork development from conception to completion- Lead co-manufacturing opportunities for new acquisitions

Somerset, New Jersey, United States

- Main scope of this role is support production in the short term, so ensuring the production plans I have created are executed as planned- Track all raw material and component constraints and arrange processing and production schedules accordingly - Strategize and present various production options when bottlenecks occur in the supply chain- Partner with the cell manager to align on capacity of production lines and validate a monthly production plan- Collaborate with the launch team on upcoming projects- Coordinate with the Quality Team to ensure their testing timelines for raw materials and final formula are aligned with my production schedule

Production Planner at Chelten House Products, an industry leader in organic food manufacturing for private label retailers and food service companies. Chelten House serves major supermarket chains including Trader Joe`s, Wegmans, Whole Foods Market and Kroger.-Prepare a 6-week detailed food manufacturing schedule to support projected customer demand and operational efficiency -Present strategic business options to the sales and executive team when bottlenecks occur in the global supply chain -Analyze and ensure the finished good inventory levels are at an optimal position based on customer lead-time and forecast -Review all product recipes and vessel specifications to identify the most ideal manufacturing combination to reduce line downtime-Work closely with Research and Design coordinating new product launches from initiation to customer delivery-Track and identify opportunities to improve the production manufacturing process

-Ensure product development is complete by customers established timelines-Serve as the interface between cross-functional teams including operations planners, packaging engineers, quality and finance in order to unify every department`s goals and create an excellent final product-Forecast long lead time raw materials to be in-house to support expedited manufacturing timing-Initiate the distribution of raw materials to the appropriate co-packer-Complete monthly OTC inventory reconciliations with co-packers ensuring destruction or return of all quality issues are approved, and systematically adjusted for-Responsible for the development and implementation of new processes and procedures for effective and efficient operations.Accomplishments:-Established an inventory management system for the customer to meet forecasted demand-Collaborated with Limited Brands to launch a label manufacturing speed model which quickly turns around new products in the Bath & Body Works` stores in order to increase revenue -Internally audited CCL Label manufacturing processes to maintain quality control and accurate communication between departments