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• Lead Project & Process Management team, enhancing commercial excellence for Marketing by focusing on critical commercial process support, continuous improvement, & project management • Oversee all aspects of project management of multiple key growth and innovation initiatives, such as the Palmolive Shake & Clean concentrated dish liquid • Contributed to internal community of practice, building project management capabilities across the organization• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including supply chain, R&D, packaging, and regulatory, to successfully execute product launches and process improvements

• Developed and executed reimagined material strategies for 12 key global oral care raw materials in 3 ways: 1. Focused on holistic risk management, including single source reduction, COVID supply management, and assurance of material quality and supply 2. Led supplier management, including key global negotiations, contract development, and “Top to Top” meetings 3. Drove additional key initiatives: cost saving ($9M+ annual savings), quality assurance, and customer service• Drove collaborative partnerships with and across divisional procurement, cross-functional partners (Supply Chain, R&D, Packaging, Marketing, Legal, etc), and suppliers to lead cross divisional opportunities and knowledge sharing• Managed cost models, future cost budgeting and commodity management

• Led Home Care and Personal Care Procurement Packaging Team for North America division• Defined and executed material sourcing strategies, focusing on risk management, supplier relationships, sustainability initiatives, cost control, and innovation• Successfully managed major supplier transition with zero plant downtime - developed strong contingency plans, coordinated mold relocations and start-ups, and effectively communicated status and challenges with solutions to the supply chain and other cross-functional partners• Developed and led mold capacity analysis for plastic components and segmentation analysis for all packaging materials (plastic, corrugate, labels etc.)• Effectively managed supplier relationships and ensuring supplier compliance and material availability

• Led multiple areas of manufacturing (making & filling) to ensure conforming product was safely and efficiently produced, meeting key KPIs (asset utilization, line downtime, material loss, etc.)• Managed dynamic teams (3 shift operations; up to 90 hourly and 4 salary employees) and created a supportive team environment after a plant closure announcement & during the ramp down • Led and supported continuous improvement efforts to increase productivity and generate savings, including material loss reduction, line change over efficiency, and in-house cleaning activities ($350k+ annual savings)• Fostered cross-functional partnerships and actively supported new formulations, packaging changes, and innovation initiatives for the Personal Care category• Supported factory performance & reliability initiatives such as autonomous and preventative maintenance programs

• Managed and developed the Softsoap Production Planning team. Ensured effective planning and communication within team to support KPIs (Case fill, asset utilization, inventory etc.)• Developed daily production schedules for body wash and liquid hand soap refill lines in alignment with customer service and operational requirements. Managed supply of packaging materials to support production, while balancing inventory levels and demurrage, and line capacity.• Led slow moving & obsolete inventory reviews. Developed a formal process to ensure continuous review of inventory, reducing value by 50% ($240k)• Worked cross-functionally with Marketing, R&D, Operations, and Engineering to support new product line trials and launches, maintenance and line improvement projects, and new packaging transitions• Facilitated many Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives including a demurrage cost savings project (saving approximately $200k vs. prior year) and a production line efficiency project (resulting in exceeding asset utilization goal and decreasing unplanned downtime by 50%)

• Led shift operations for the Making department, supporting liquid soap and underarm protection production• Drove increased awareness, improvements, and support for key initiatives related to safety, quality, operations, and innovation• Developed effective and collaborative relationships with the operators and supporting departments building trust through listening, open communication, and taking action• Gained strong understanding of operator and equipment capabilities and constraints

• Supported process development for body wash and liquid hand soap new product launches• Developed and designed making process for new two-phase, swirled body wash. Led experimentation and integrated process improvements, reducing processing complexity and optimizing cleaning procedures• Led pilot and production trials in U.S. and Thailand

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Bs, Chemical Engineering