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Mokena, IL.

• Leadership and support to growth strategies.
• Provide oversight to key capital investment programs.
• Increase communication and integration across Divisions and Business Units.
• Innovate and streamline ready mix production to increase productivity.
• Leverage Industry Best Practices and Key Performance Metrics.

Greater Chicago Area

– Implemented and led an Oliver Wight IBP certified Portfolio Management Review (PMR) Process for the Kraft Foods Cheese & Dairy Business Unit. Set agenda and managed cross-functional monthly PMR meetings detailing pipeline sufficiency and risk for innovation & productivity initiatives. Ensured the right programs were being resourced and progressing.

Greater Chicago Area

Provided professional consulting services & support to Wrigley’s New Product Development Process and Project Management systems as part of a rollout of new Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and S&OP+ processes. Developed a cross-functional resource modeling tool designed to identify effective loading of key skilled resources necessary for development &.

Melrose Park, Illinois

Led and integrated Alberto Culver's multi-year innovation pipeline with Unilever's Personal Care Division. Pipeline consist of new product introductions for Global Hair and Skin Care products in addition to market expansion opportunities that may exist. Role includes strategic collaboration with all cross functionals within Brand Development and Supply.

Melrose Park, Illinois

Established and managed a Global NPD Stage Gate development process that supported new product development from Ideation to Launch. Collaborated strategically with all cross functional groups including: Marketing, Sales, R&D, Creative, Regulatory, Consumer Insights, Finance, Packaging and Operations/Supply Chain groups to oversee the development and.

Melrose Park, Illinois

Core Team member of an eight person cross-functional team responsible for launching the Nexxus Hair Care Brand into the mass market. Specific responsibilities focused on developing and executing strategic supply chain plans. Role also required close engagement with Marketing, R&D and Sales to act as a strong advocate for the brand with a balanced view.

Melrose Park, Illinois

Led Corp Facilities Engineering in an expanding role over a period of 6 years with responsibilities for 1.5MM+ sq.ft. of corporate office, manufacturing and warehouse facilities across North America. Responsible for Dept Management and design & execution of capital improvement projects totaling over $30MM+. Managed corporate leases and real-estate.

Melrose Park, Illinois

Manage facilities maintenance and engineering activities of corporate office, manufacturing and warehouse facilities located in Melrose Park including Finished goods warehouses in Atlanta GA and Reno NV.

Wilmington, Illinois

Provided engineering and managerial support to J&J’s Personal Products Division - a high-speed manufacturer of sanitary napkins (Stayfree/Sure&Natural/Carefree). Roles and responsibilities varied across engineering disciplines including Process/Project Engineering, Maintenance Team Leader and Facilities Engineer.

Munster, Indiana

Prototype model maker and machinist for consumer electronic and houseware products.