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Atlanta Metropolitan Area, Georgia, United States

East Hanover, NJ

• Represented Global Packaging's specification requirements in development of SAP-PLM specification system solution. Execution based on long-term category and new technology strategies, and near in business plans, to.
• Responsible for the end to end implementation of Packaging capabilities within SAP PLM, meeting deadlines and specific requirements.
• Leveraged expertise of regional and category SMEs to validate Packaging processes, gathered and applied knowledge in the design, planning, execution, and change management processes within this area of responsibility.
• Recommended adjustments to project based on current situation.
• Used leadership and persuasion skills to meet projects goals and objectives.

East Hanover, New Jersey, United States

• Championed thermoforming technology development for packaging of soft snack cake products. Guided thermoformed packaging system development from proof of principle to a technically viable solution.
• Leveraged a broad base of packaging material and equipment suppliers, design firms, and prototyping facilities to develop a high-impact cost-effective packaging solution for consideration by business units. Managed all.
• Refined and implemented a Cost of Goods Sold model with supply chain partners to identify key cost drivers in packaging development programs. Collaborated with colleagues to broaden the scope and applicability of this.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional colleagues in Russia, Sweden, France, and the UK to focus on key technical and operational challenges in the development of a thermoformed packaging platform for Mondelēz.
• Deep technical expertise enabled progression of key innovation and margin management programs, through detailed scoping of existing businesses. Identified $14,000,000 in cost reduction opportunities through.
• Led India technical and business functions in evaluating the effects of package quality and material selection on shelf-life. Reduction of out-of-date product drove a 1.6% increase in Margin.

• Initiated and implemented packaging cost reduction programs worth $400,000.
• Responsible for the management of multiple projects, Delivering accurate, high-quality, and timely results. Provided leadership and project oversight for four business units: Consumer/Baby, Sani-Professional, Contract.
• Designed and supervised folding carton line trials and new product start-ups in company manufacturing facilities and 3rd party co-packers, ensuring project success and product quality.
• Qualified molds for injection-molded polypropylene hinged lids, based on dimensional analysis and towel dispensing performance.
• Optimized corrugated board use in shipping containers for Baby product line, size consolidation and pallet utilization using TOPS software.

Master Of Science Degree In Food Technology, Food Science And Technology

Bachelor Of Science In Food Technology, Food Science And Technology