Emily Blatter, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Area

· Provide project lead direction through the Custom Tooling steering committee.· Assist in the professional development of future project manager capabilities· Provide mentorship and develop capabilities of direct and indirect reports· Coordination of mold development processes. Determine viability of new projects with Procurement, Operations, and Sales.· Project tracking. Maintain accurate records on projects to allow for tracking and summarizing of data.· Proactively identify project risks, resolution steps and escalation requirements· Technical review. Review technical drawings for accuracy and approve first article parts.· Foster collaborative working relationships based on common vision, goals, and objectives· Supplier development. Develop effective relationships with suppliers, review their mold progress, conduct factory evaluations, attend customer meetings, and attend product start-ups.· Documentation review. Ensure all tooling documentation is appr

Chicago, Il

o Collect and present project financials to the executive team for review and approvalo Partner with the internal design studio to understand the design process and properly build into the project timelineo Coordinate creation of supplier generated technical drawings and check for technical accuracy prior to presenting to the customer for review and approvalo Hold meetings with the customer to understand testing, launch timing, and first production requirements to develop the ideal timelineo Regularly communicate with the selected supplier, both domestic and global, to understand the mold build, sampling, and revision timing for the new toolo Present timeline and supply regular updates to the customer via emails, conference calls, and face to face meetingso Pull together cross-functional internal and external emergency team meetings as challenges arise to align on steps to risk mitigationo Measure first article samples from the new mold and report back either approval or need for resampling to both the supplier and customer

Glenview, Illinois

•Packaging development for innovation projects across all product categories.

Glenview, Il

•Sole Packaging Developer for Meals Solutions business unit growth channels (Club, dollar, c-store, drug)o Subject matter expert on growth channels packaging requirementso Consult on other packaging developers’ projects related to growth channelso Work with cross functional partners to develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging that protects, promotes, and contains the product in a cost effective manner on an aggressive timeline. •Packaging Developer for innovation, renovation, and cost savings projectso Manage packaging project timeline and trial budgeto Understand operations and marketing needs to design ideal packo Work with procurement to identify packaging material supplier and negotiate costo Test package using ISTA 3E and 3F protocolo Work with engineering and operations to understand equipment capabilities and identify capital requirements o Attend Factory Acceptance Tests, line trials, and line qualifications o Write and approve packaging component and material specifications o Design and approve packaging dielineso Work with material supplier, graphic design agency, and pre-print press firm to ensure graphics match the packaging dieline and that print quality will not be impacted during filling and distribution•Manage packaging cost savings projects for the entire business unito Track project progress across all BU categorieso Communicate progress to director and Vice President level staff via monthly project updateso Work with material suppliers, plants, operations, and packaging developers to negotiate further savings and reduce lead time on project activities•Participate as business unit representative on Packaging Sustainability sub-teamo Track packaging material reductions for business unito Participate in monthly meetings with sub-team to remain up to date on current sustainability trends affecting the CPG industry

Battle Creek, Mi

•One of two packaging engineers assigned to margin enhancement projects identified to save in excess of $20MM dollars a two year period.o Design packaging per marketing and product development needs while considering process capabilities and material costs to deliver optimal marginso Present innovative packaging solutions which require minimal capital, adding value to the product without incurring additional costs•Work closely with packaging equipment engineering to perform line trials and qualifications for all new and updated machinery•Ensure timely delivery of finalized materials, artwork, and packaging specifications typically under compressed project timelines•Contribute to cross-functional product innovation project teams as a representative for packaging:o Design packaging for optimal package fit and product protection o Order packaging materials for all plant tests and consumer trialso Attend plant trials and product launcheso Approve packaging graphicso Collect data from all packaging suppliers to develop package specifications housed in SAP

Battle Creek, Mi

•Responsible for Walmart Scorecard Database including Microsoft Excel based data collection and mass uploads to Walmart’s Retail Link website•Facilitated Kellogg peers in Mexico and China during the launch of the Walmart Scorecard in those countries•Collaborated with SAP packaging engineer to develop a data collection process for both the Walmart Scorecard and packaging specification data•Assisted SAP upgrade team in developing a customized Walmart scorecard and packaging sustainability report•Developed and maintained database (Microsoft Excel) of packaging sustainability metrics for all Kellogg USA products•Responsible for calculation, validation, and approval of all externally communicated environmental sustainability claimso Worked with a group of individuals, including marketing, legal, corporate communications, and the Vice President of Health and Safety to approve all claims and develop opportunities for future sustainability claimso Modified documentation process for streamlined communication between team memberso Established Microsoft SharePoint site to house all in-process and finalized claims•Manage packaging material cost savings projects:o Determine ideal packaging design for optimal savings up to over $400M dollarso Administer line trials and distribution tests to validate proposed package design’s strengtho Word with various supply chain partners to successfully implement material change flawlessly

Whippany, Nj

•Collaborated with all packaging engineers on innovation and renovation projects to achieve predetermined cost savings and sustainability goals focused on the reduction of packaging materials by 10% •Contributed to cross-functional project teams as a representative for packaging:o Redesigned current display trays and shipping packages to reduce footprint and save material costso Created prototypes on several product concept ideas to present to marketingo Reported packaging department’s progress on various projects to project team•Orchestrated shelf stability studies to determine proper materials and ingredients necessary for various projects•Participated in several plant trials at various North and Central American plants and reported results•Attended focus groups to observe and record consumer feedback on proposed package designs•Attended ethnographic in-home consumer interviews to obtain information about the company’s common demographic groups and their gum/confections usage•Responsible for on-boarding incoming packaging interns