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Westland, Mi

Westland, Michigan, United States

Westland, Michigan

Dundee, Michigan

Provided general leadership and technical guidance to global packaging teams, thereby setting individual and global expectations. Managed $53,000,000 in global packaging spending. Developed North American packaging strategy and vision. Led numerous packaging projects (including continuous improvement and new product introduction) from conception to execution. Managed chassis packaging transition from North America to Chinese distribution center. Negotiated 12 North American packaging contracts. Managed localization of suppliers, creating $500,000 in annual savings. Redesigned packaging on certain products to reduce quality claims, leading to $600,000 in annual savings.

Toledo, Ohio Area

Interfaced with senior leadership, providing both technical and program management recommendations. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated seven direct reports while ensuring packaging projects met or exceeded required deadlines. Led numerous continuous improvement packaging projects. Designed and implemented new packaging procedures and documentation within packaging department. Managed and implemented SKU reduction packaging project. Guided integration of Champion Laboratories and packaging department into one new department located at R&D facility in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Managed design, integration, and production implementation of new motion sofa pack, stationary sofa pack, and returnable packaging system for Mexican plant resulting in over $3,000,0000 annual savings. Redesigned packaging, reducing warranty claims by $400,000 annually. Implemented La-Z-Boy packaging standards for domestic and international suppliers. Managed SKU reduction packaging program. Served as chair of employee development steering committee, driving inter-department improvements in communication, strategic execution, and training. Developed and implemented protocols and procedures for packaging department.

Managed National Steelcase account. Planned and implemented construction of new design laboratory. Served as team leader in reorganization of customer service department. Created and applied new procedures for customer service department. Restructured design department procedures and protocols. Designed interior and exterior packaging for customers. Interfaced with vendors and sales force on design parameters. Coordinated designs with plant production manager to insure manufacturing efficiency.

Mba, Business

Packaging Engineering, Packaging

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