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Tampa, Florida, Us

Plan, direct, and control all packaging design activities related to product specifications & requirements for North American packaging materials.Lead cross-functional project teams: lead all elements of a project lifecycle through deliverable implementation, develop and track test plans to qualify designs, interface with team members from other functional areas, track project / product financials. Collaborate with Customers, Sales, Marketing and Product Management to determine packaging criteria, performance requirements, and target cost levels. Team with Global Sourcing, providing all necessary packaging specifications and assist in new supplier and component qualifications through testing and evaluations.Direct and manage activities concerned with design and development of packaging for attractive and safe shipping of finished productsCoordinate with Operations to conclude costs, feasibility, and performance of proposed packaging solutions. Develop prototype packaging using appropriate materials such as corrugated, wood, shrink & stretch wrap, EPS, strapping or other components. Manage the testing and evaluations of prototypes and finished products for performance and quality purposes to meet packaging performance specifications, manufacturing requirements and customer expectations.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Ensure on time and on quality production with internal and external manufacturer of New and revised products via PPAP, MSL and Pilot testing and validationDevelop new to company packaging designs under tight budget, time and quality constraints with domestic and international vendorsConceptualized and commercialized 100+ SKUs annually working with vendors in EMEA and AsiaManage and develop direct reports, Mentor associate level packaging team members Draw packaging design concepts in 2D and 3D CAD, present options and cost estimates to project teamSet capital and expenditure expectations per project, monitor assigned project budget and spend, Prepare project status and clearly communicate risks to upper management with proper level of detail and recovery plans to gain alignment from leadership team

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Started Yankee Candle's Packaging Department, Justified cost and need by:Identified and Implemented packaging related cost saving projects with over $400k in annual savings in first 12 months.Created, found, and organized detailed specifications for all Yankee Candle packaging materials.Supported Brand Marketing and NPD Team for new product and package development for the Whatley manufacturing location and 3rd party Co-manufacturers.

Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr

Received Glass Packaging Institute’s 2014 People’s Choice AwardWorked in conjunction with Marketing, New Product and Purchasing departments to create new packages from concept to completionImplemented new product from concept to commercialization in < 6 months, Which was a record for Pernod-Ricard$600k yearly savings resulting from implementing new packaging from Reshippers to Bulk for 1.75L productLead interdepartmental team to revise and rewrite all incoming packaging general specifications10% increase in OEE due to transitioning label application from wet glue to PSL, reduced overall COGs by eliminating changeover time and decreasing downtimeProject manager for all new and revised packaging for Co-pack performed in Ft. Smith

Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr

Managed and directed a team of 4 Quality TechniciansOversaw daily End of Line inspections and monthly Finished Good auditsReduced number of mandatory audits and line inspections while maintaining proven finished good qualityAdvised suppliers of nonconforming items and disposition of defective itemsReviewed root-cause analysis and corrective actions from suppliers and internallyCoordinated testing of new components for compatibly with production and shipping requirementsVisited and Audited new and existing suppliers for compliance with all QSE and production requirements

St. Helena, Ca, Us

Worked with marketing and creative departments to develop new and revise current packages.Coordinated with suppliers on development of packaging components, with a focus in corrugate, partitions, glass, capsules and ROPP closures.Maintained specifications and standards of all packaging for Quality and packaging department.

St. Helena, Ca, Us

Divided my time as needed between Bottling Line Supervisor and Packaging duties. Line Supervisor responsibilities included scheduling and supervising up to 75 people per shift with 4 bottling lines. Managing day to day bottling activities, BOMS, quality and personnel issues, etc. Packaging duties included reviewing and approving new and revised package components: cartons, glass, capsules, stelcaps, corks and labels.

Clemson, Sc, Us

Used ASTM and ISTA standards to perform tests on flexible films. Assisted in operating small scale cast and blown film lines for testing and experimental purposes.Operated retort used for testing of newly developed retort pouches.

Louisville, Ky, Us

Lab Co-op performing testing on Gift and specialty packaging components.Assisted in other packaging redesigns and developments as needed.

Bs, Packaging Science

Six Sigma Green Belt Ceritfication