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Waukegan, Il

Connecting with customers through authenticity, purpose and possibility to deliver mutually beneficial technical and business results as a FMCG contract manufacturer. Involved in, and leading, activities including scoping, product & process development with customers, project management & implementation, cost savings, quotation processes, and development of contract terms. Single point of contact for all technical and business issues for assigned key customers.

Racine, Wi

Research Development & Engineering:Accountable to deliver program objectives to improve a $2 billion brand. Provide oversight and mentorship of six global project managers and a team structure consisting of approximately: 90 global staff members, more than 350 people across all functions globally, seven product families and master projects, and 45 sub-projects impacting over 1,500 global SKUs.Identified for role based on experience to lead, predict, identify, and address gaps not codified in internal project management procedures.

Racine, Wi

Product Supply - Supply Chain Strategy and Growth:Designed and optimized supply chains to drive value, manage risks, guide investments, enhance responsiveness, and improve operational efficiencies for base and new products globally over a 3-5+ year time horizon. Recommended favorable end-to-end supply chain nodes from points of demand back through appropriate internal/external manufacturing sites, including material supply points. Led detailed studies on four facilities resulting in executive commitment for insourcing, and multimillion-dollar facility investments to deliver significant value. Served as the primary contact for developing new product sourcing strategies.

Racine, Wi

Product Supply - Home Cleaning Business:Managed the portfolio of home cleaning commercialization projects in Product Supply. Key member of the cross-functional home cleaning business team accountable for all manufacturing activities, including resourcing project teams and establishing/optimizing supply chains, ensuring successful new product launches and restages. Led Product Supply engineering project managers from development gate through launch. Commercialized many new products including: Windex Touch-Up Cleaner, Scrubbing Bubbles One-Step, and test market for Smart Twist, as well as other product restages.Developed project management tools new to the company using Microsoft SharePoint and Excel query templates.

Racine, Wi

Corporate New Ventures:Provided supply chain leadership for acquisition, new ventures research, and due diligence processes. Directed manufacturing due diligence team for two acquisitions.Led manufacturing and sourcing work for incubator new product development teams. Initiated and led a design for manufacturing process to avoid $10.5 million of capital investment and $4.4 million of product costs to bring a unique product line to market with lower financial risk.

Racine, Wi

Supply Chain, Customer Service & Logistics Group:Managed the planning team to deliver objectives for base goods replenishment, product launches, and implementation of sourcing strategies for Ziploc and Saran brands. Led group to a record level of key performance index measures during tenure by driving a best in class sales & operation planning process. Managed resources over multiple, capacity constrained production sites. Directed team through national launches of Ziploc Double Zipper, Half Gallon bags, and Zip’N Steam products. Managed average inventory valuation of $36 million.

Racine, Wi

Product Supply, Contract Manufacturing (3PM) Department:Led teams in sourcing, development of processes, and commercialization of products at contract manufacturers as the engineering project manager. Supervised internal and external project teams to establish supply chains, lead sourcing analyses, qualify 3PMs, specify/purchase and install manufacturing equipment, production startups, and negotiate pricing and supply agreements. Managed relationships and ongoing technical support at contract manufacturers. Led the company’s entry into the wet wipes category by launching Windex, Pledge, Scrubbing Bubbles, Fantastik, and Grab-It Wet Wipes and line extensions. Drove out over $6 million in supply chain costs while in role.

Racine, Wi

Research Development & Engineering:Packaging Engineer on controlled release Air Care and Pest Control product development and maintenance activities. Responsible for design and development of packaging components - including material selection and testing for electrical devices. Conducted compatibility testing, developed specifications, and supported internal and external manufacturing sites for new launches, cost savings, and material troubleshooting issues. Identified and delivered over $5 million in cost savings.

Neenah, Wi

Packaging Engineer supporting the Bath, Facial, and Napkin tissue businesses. New products, restages, cost savings, and manufacturing support.

Kalamazoo, Mi

Formerly The Upjohn Company:Quality Assurance department for packaging materials. Conducted audits, root cause analysis, validated and approved new materials/specifications for use, aligned to defect standards with suppliers, investigated production issues, and disposition of materials.