Experienced and successful Americas Region Manager, bringing valuable experience in the Automotive Industry and Packaging Market. Result oriented with a proven track record of working collaboratively with global cross functional teams to achieve goals. QUALIFICATIONS• Implementation experience: Led pilot implementation NA/SA RFID Tracking System for Returnable Packaging Material to track the cycle flow of returnables between the company and direct material suppliers to avoid loss of assets and miss-shipments of packaging materials. Developed a Regional Packaging Department and Packaging Network. Implemented the Global Standard Label in all Production Locations. Handled all related packaging topics for multiple Transfer Projects. • Process improvement experience: Optimization of Packaging Designs to reduce Packaging Costs with over 1 Million USD savings using alternate packaging material and design optimization. Developed new strategic Packaging Suppliers together with Purchasing for the Region.• Business experience: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects while working cross functionally. Ability to provide effective verbal and written communication to internal/external customers at all organizational levels. Experienced in creating and managing project plans to completion, and relationship building. • Analytical experience: Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills. Experienced in analyzing trends, forecasting, and developing standard operating procedures. Met and exceeded yearly KPI’s for the Regional Packaging Department such as readiness and full availability of packaging for new products for SOP and cost savings of min. 750 K USD• Technical experience: proficient in using Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Project, OneNote, PowerPoint, and SAP/EPR. Technical application knowledge includes APICS/CPIM1 Certification for SCM Processes, PackAssistant Software, wide knowledge of different packaging production processes, materials and required laboratory tests.
Listed skills include Process Optimization, Standardization, Projektmanagement, Sap, and 9 others.