Managerial responsibilities for Packaging Engineers, Technicians and InternsLead Packaging Engineer for over 50 new product innovation launchesManufacturing support and packaging development for 2 internal plants and 10 contract manufacturing sitesManage and implemented multiple sustainability explorations and initiatives focused on waste reduction and compliance with the evolving state and federal regulatory landscapeOversaw implementation of 20-sku MegaFood brand gummies product line into Pharmavite production facilityPartner with Pharmavite Strategic Sourcing department on many current and new supplier requests for proposal initiativesExtensive contract manufacturing experience 2022 CEO Spotlight on Excellence award recipient.

Responsible for technical support of 12 manufacturing plants by leading and developing over 90 leaders, engineers, and skilled trades employees across the United StatesResponsible for $6M capital, discretionary and staff budgetOversees Manufacturing Maintenance departments in Ada and Buena Park, CA Oversees Electrical and Mechanical apprenticeship programsOversees Manufacturing automation strategy build and implementationDelivered cost savings of $700K through in-house capital project bid and deliver process in 2018Reduced overtime from 9% to 1.7% by ensuring robust work planning and scheduling processes, effective preventative maintenance program and implementation of flexible schedule program

Responsible for leading a team of 12 Packaging Engineers and Technicians supporting new packaging development in Amway and contract manufacturing plants globally Oversaw new protein powder and bottled supplement packing line installations in India, Vietnam, China, CA and MI.Led redesign and rebranding of full line of global nutritional productsLed fraud protection new technology development and implementation Responsible for $3MM annually in packaging and equipment development spend

Responsible for new packaging development and implementation at Amway and contract manufacturing sites globally.Led redesign and rebranding of global masstige skin care lineLed development and production of seasonal color cosmetics packaging programOversaw mold development for 8 new skin care packaging designs

Lead Engineer partnering with contract manufacturing customers including Johnson & Johnson, Schering Plough, Alberto Culver, High Ridge BrandsWrite and perform over-the-counter (OTC) packaging validations for ABG’s contract manufacturing customers Assist ABG Global Contract Sales (GCS) by performing new customer and new product feasibility assessmentsWork directly with the Amway Package Evaluation Lab to submit package test requests, assess results and present to our contract customers

Work directly with food scientists to develop packaging concurrent to product development Responsible for packaging procurement functions including developing and auditing new suppliers, negotiating standard pricing, payment terms, establishing supplier make-and-hold programs, vendor stock ProgramsManage $2.5M to $3M in annual packaging expenditures as well as a $400K packaging supply budget for Operations. Annual expense budget held to within 1% cost controlJustification and implementation of capital equipment projects ranging from $10,000 to $150,000

Artios CAD retail packaging design Perform regular evaluations of materials, processes, labor and logistics in a continuous effort to minimize costs Serve as packaging quality control auditor for industrial, foodservice and retail packaging Assist the Packaging Graphics Design department