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Leverage a Network of Experts to Elevate Your Brand and Drive Business ValueWith over 35 years of experience in packaging, supply chain, and project management, we specialize in delivering strategic solutions and actionable roadmaps tailored to your business needs. From concept to execution, we lead implementation efforts to ensure seamless start-up and long-term success.Our expertise integrates consumer insights into packaging design, creating exceptional user experiences (UX) that differentiate your brand. Core capabilities include:Package Design and Engineering: Crafting innovative and functional designs that resonate with consumers.Package Development and Testing: Ensuring compatibility with supply chains and successful product launches.We are also adept at driving operational efficiencies through a hands-on, collaborative approach. By optimizing current structures and aligning with validated quality standards, we consistently unlock significant cost savings without compromising performance or quality.With deep experience across diverse industries, including a focus on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and the evolving eCommerce ecosystem, we deliver results that matter.Proven Results:Partnered with an international CPG client to identify over 15% annual savings on packaging materials and assembly costs for new products, addressing a spend of over $100 million across multiple retail categories.Conducted a detailed manufacturing operations analysis for a market-leading consumer product, achieving over 8% savings in packaging material costs through design improvements and material optimization on an annual spend exceeding $100 million.

New York, New York, Us

Driving Global Cross-Category Growth in eCommerce with Innovative Packaging SolutionsLead efforts to expand our brands across the eCommerce marketplace by delivering cost-effective packaging solutions optimized for the complex fulfillment networks of our retail partners. Provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary teams, focusing on elevating critical packaging elements that create a memorable and impactful user experience.

New York, New York, Us

Led the packaging development for a device and chemistry for in-office treatment by the dental profession. Development included an at home treatment system marketed by the dentists.Engineered a commercially viable low price point packaging solution to drive product consumption in developing countries.Provided a creative package for the introduction of a new therapeutic product in a developing market.Managed the Global Package Testing Laboratory with ISTA test capabilities.

New York, New York, Us

Developed the strategy and managed the Joint Development process of 3 strategic technologies with major domestic and international packaging providers who were leaders with their respective proprietary technologies. Jointly generated new, unproven packages and lead the development and validation of the concepts.

New York, New York, Us

Led a global network of packaging professionals to drive category growth with innovative and cost effective packaging initiatives.Global Project Leader for the new product introduction of Fabric Softener. The market leading technology of encapsulated fragrance in a gradient-colored HDPE bottle. Along with brand building bottle, a second handle ware bottle was introduced with the handle along the back face.Received Corporate recognition award for the market introduction of the innovative bottle design.Responsible for leading the design and package engineering of an oval PET bottle for the timely new product introduction of a market leading household cleaner.

New York, New York, Us

Led the cross-category packaging organization for Latin American Division.Drove the successful margin improvement of laminate down gauging by working closely with engineering and with the tube making equipment supplier.Responsible for the supply chain introduction of toothpaste in a clear tube.Introduced the Kids Toothpaste in a Plastic Barrier Laminate tube with fin seal and flip top cap in the Mexican and Brazilian markets.

New York, New York, Us

Led a team of engineers for the development of Injection Stretch Blow Molded toothpaste tubes made from PET. This technology introduced late differentiation of product SKUs while providing barrier protection. The unique packaging development helped leverage the pricing of laminate and tube making with suppliers. Received US patent.

New York, New York, Us

Led the Personal Care Raw Materials Sourcing team and managed the negotiations and acquisition of $100 MM portfolio of chemicals for 4 manufacturing facilities. Managed 3 salaried employees.Responsible for contingency material supply to our Kansas City facility during labor negotiations.

New York, New York, Us

Led the new product introduction of FAB Ultra Bleach Alternative HDL in a HDPE bottle on a Graham wheel extrusion blow molder.Managed the development team for the first and revolutionary late differentiation technology using in line addition and mixing equipment for value added ingredients.Received Corporate recognition award for the bottle design and commercial execution.

New York, New York, Us

Co-leader of Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI) team to transfer the value of inventory to the top 20 raw and packaging suppliers for the US Company. The process required multi-functional partnership for the implementation of automatic electronic transmissions.Led the team who conducted cycle time analysis for the manufacturing of products for each our businesses, identified capacity constraints and capital investment to meet growth needsReceived Corporate recognition award.Member of Supply Chain ERP selection team for the selection of SAP. Led the Make vs Buy strategy for material sourcing segment to leveraged material costs.

New York, New York, Us

Managed operations with Sales and Marketing to reach customer service levels, inventory, and cost targets for a $ 75 MM Net Sales business.Managed the professional transition of production to US manufacturing sites without supply and service interruptions.Supported the transition of Oral Care manufacturing from Colgate Avenue facility to Mennen Mississauga with engineering expertise for a handling system for powders with dust collectors with explosion proof panels.Designed, engineered and installed a new electrical substation.

New York, New York, Us

Managed the operational budget and capital budgets and engineering staff for a $150 MM business. Active member of Canadian subsidiary re-structuring team providing insights to production needs, asset write off, etc.Prepared site for supply interruptions when announcement was delivered.Chairperson of a tri-party organization of industry, government and community called the South East Toronto Industrial Awareness Organization.

New York, New York, Us

Led daily operations for the safe and efficient production of FAB and Artic Power powdered detergents, Ajax powdered cleanser, and Palmolive light duty liquid detergent.

New York, New York, Us

Managed a staff of 8 salaried supervisors and 150 unionized trades people comprising of electricians, electronic technicians, pipefitters, stationary engineers, security and cleaning staff. Introduced KPIs for MRO. Participated in contract negotiations with the union leadership. Trained in and handled emergency response incidents.

New York, New York, Us

Managed the installation, training and start up of 2 extrusion blow molding machines for the liquid dish detergent business. Designed and engineered solutions for fatty acid recovery operation and in-situ sulphonation of linear alky benzene.

N, N, Us

Managed Capital and Operational Functions in Resin and Polymer ProductionDirected the engineering and maintenance operations of petrochemical-based alkyd resins, polyester resins, and emulsion resins at a manufacturing facility critical to the surface coatings industry. Provided comprehensive engineering support for:Manufacturing 37% formaldehyde solutions.Spray-drying formaldehyde-based polymers, including phenol, urea, and melamine derivatives.Oversaw the review and implementation of capital projects for the compounding of thermoset resins incorporating asbestos and wood flour, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and innovation.