Chris Steckler Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, Us

Colombes, Île-De-France, Fr

Responsible for packaging for 30%+ revenue of the most profitable and only consumer focused division of Bostik; managed 1,500+ SKUs across 6 sites and 32+ packaging suppliers; developed and implemented packaging strategies to win new business, improved speed to market, reduced manufacturing complexity and material cost (most recent win of $300M), conducted testing to reduce transportation damage 7%NPD FFS PACKAGING Converted from non-recyclable Multi-Wall paper to recyclable LDPE plastic bag format for powders products using the most efficient manufacturing process available: Form Fill Seal (FFS)BUSINESS PROCESS MAPPING AND GAP ANALYSIS Managed the cross-functional alignment and documentation of the Packaging and Artwork process inside the Development GatePRODUCT COMPLIANCE AND TESTING Ensured packaging was tested and fit for use, transportation, retail, and regulatory compliant inside Bostik’s network and at co-packers

Woodland Hills, California, Us

Solved challenging engineering development with tool and die experts to deliver robust sustainability message to consumers with the goal of influencing the global recycling rate of aluminum cans, success lead to installing solution across entire network and the responsibility of adding capacity with equipment designed from the ground up with said feature• Project managed equipment buy-offs, internal commissioning, and external customer qualifications for a $5MM aluminum D-RD can manufacturing line installation, delivered project 1 week ahead of schedule• Project managed implementation of chasing arrows logo embossment on the bottom of 307X109.3 cans, across multiple sites, to serve as the human communication feature intended to increase the global recycling rate of aluminum pet food cans• Identified shortest routes to commercial implementation of cost savings through Design of Experiments (DoE) process• Collaborated with customers to develop and deliver the next generation of cost savings opportunities

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Brought on as an intern, given Packaging Testing Lab relocation project to manage, recruited for full time position at MARS Exclusive Brands• Project managed moving the Packaging Testing Lab from Los Angeles to Nashville, managed construction and budget, managed diverse workforce, 6 month timeline• Developed best-in-class strategic vision for Global Package Testing and Innovation at MARS, incorporated ISTA and ASTM protocols• Developed 63+ packages across 7 packaging suppliers for 10 private label customers who sell the most amount of dry pet food in the US• Launched 9 SKUs in under 7 weeks, a record timeline for the company• Supported delivery of $7.5MM in cost savings projects

East Lansing, Mi, Us

Teaching assistant for 60 students:• PKG 432 (Packaging Processes) Lab - Spring 2009, Spring 2010.• PKG 322 (Paper & Paperboard) Lab - Fall 2008.

East Lansing, Mi, Us

East Lansing, Mi, Us

• Various Child Testing Protocols. Poster Presentation: "Bix, L.; Cardoso, F; de la Fuente, J; Cardoso, F; Fair, J.; Whaling, A and Steckler, C (September 3-5, 2007)."Sight, Sound and Child Resistance." The 23rd Symposium of the International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI). Windsor, UK."• Kinematics of Opening Glass Jars Study: Assisted Joe Fair in his masters thesis testing on how people open glass jars. Testing conducted using Qualisys Motion Capture System. Results to be published in near future.• Rheumatoid/Osteoarthritis Study: Conducted anthropometrics of human hands with different forms of arthritis using a photographic technique and Corel Draw.• Handprint and Grip Styles Analysis: Traced 3D handprints off beverages containers into computer. Quantified the surface area of touch. Published: "Bix, L.; Cardoso, F; de la Fuente, J; Steckler, C and Luebke, L. (September 4, 2007)."Comparative Study of Two Methods to Quantify the Surface Area of Touch Between Consumers and Packaging." The 23rd Symposium of the International Association of Packaging Research Institutes (IAPRI). Windsor, UK. September 3-5, 2007."

East Lansing, Mi, Us

East Lansing, Mi, Us

• Introduced first ever "Speed Networking Dinner" at the Kellogg Center. 15 industry members and 45 students made connections.• Worked with Lupe Izzo to organize volunteers for annual MSU Student Food Drive at Breslin Center. Raised $10,000+ and 1500+ Food Items.

East Lansing, Mi, Us

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Marlborough, Ma, Us

Troy, Mi, Us

Master Of Science - Ms, Packaging

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Packaging

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