Brett Leard Email & Phone Number

Alpharetta, Georgia, Us

• Developing and implementing protocols for package design validation, packaging process validation, and packaging stability testing related to sterile and non-sterile projects, as well as driving new packaging technologies and strategies to improve time to market and advance the technology of package engineering at Avanos• Validating packaging equipment and packaging manufacturing processes to determine appropriate sourcing, purchasing, installation planning and specifications• Inventing and documenting intellectual property of innovative, breakthrough designs according to established company procedures• Project lead and technical lead for Project Napali, managing the redesign and optimization of printed patient and clinician literature booklets/manuals (DFU/IFU)• Project lead and technical lead for Project Mammoth, managing the conversion of all CR90 die cut Tyvek lids to CR27 coating

Alpharetta, Georgia, Us

• Packaging lead and SME for Project NESSI, requiring design validation of a new sterile barrier system and process validation for new sealing equipment (FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ), while achieving $700k annual cost savings starting in 2025• Packaging lead for Project Swan, managing package performance validation and labeling activities for the 2024 new product launch of CORGRIP* SR• Packaging lead for interventional pain new product development and sustaining projects, including Project Slash preformed rigid tray redesign, integrating OrthogenRX* acquisition, and Signal-NPV design validation• Inventor of 3 granted patents used with COOLIEF*• Earned Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt• Filed 3 patent applications for new product packaging (1 utility; 2 design)• Managed packaging co-ops by providing mentoring, guidance, objectives, team work environment, and feedback to participants throughout the program• Planned, coordinated, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch, co-lead, and complete Avanos' first Packaging-centric Voice-of-the-Customer Market Research Study, actively considering customer's needs in packaging protection, device presentation, usability, and sustainability

Alpharetta, Georgia, Us

• Packaging lead for saving $210K annually through material optimization in Digestive Health and former Respiratory Health portfolios• Packaging lead for integrating pain management (ambIT*) and digestive health (NEOMED*) acquisitions• Conducted package testing and assisted with engineering and validation builds• Co-developed detailed packaging assembly drawings based on ISO/ASTM/ISTA standards to align with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Cupertino, California, Us

• Provided world-class customer service as the first point of contact for personalized iOS/watchOS technical support• Researched and grasped technical information across multiple tools while tactfully communicating with each customer• Performed comprehensive troubleshooting by probing, analyzing, isolating, and resolving diverse, complex issues• Conceptualized, created, and augmented automatable documentation processes by integrating custom text templates

Clemson, Sc, Us

• Prepared and aided in trials, seminars, and industry sponsored research• Supported printing press production, machine and equipment repairs, and color station maintenance• Created standard operating procedures and maintained laboratory inventory

Geneva, Switzerland, Ch

• Designed, developed and systemized a simplistic identification system elucidating packaging materials• Participated in collaborative packaging tests examining revamped package formats for sterile medical devices• Interacted with local suppliers and gained exposure to corrugate, label, and plastic bottle manufacturing• Assisted engineers in revising standard operating procedures streamlined for more user-friendly purposes• Analyzed engineering drawings and specifications to optimize and improve existing package designs• Generated 3D printed models for packaging equipment sourcing

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Served front counter and drive-thru customers, and conducted second mile service• Adhered to all food safety policies and procedures to properly safeguard consumers and maintain first-rate quality• Cooked food, motivated kitchen Team Members, and accelerated catering preparations for Clemson University college football game days