Executing rigid plastics development projects including light weighting existing components, developing new structures, qualifying new suppliers and implementing changes in material types in support of sustainability initiatives.*Demonstrating creativity in the development of packaging systems. Promote the spirit of innovation across different networks including suppliers, the internal technical community, and cross-functional teams.*Exploring new packaging materials, shapes and technologies, as well as consumer trends, to apply them to new innovations.*Supporting the innovation process by proposing, developing and implementing packaging options.*Developing primary, secondary and transport packaging in line with the company's objectives; cost, quality, circularity and time.*Representing Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain).*Developing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, sister business units, plants, co-manufacturers and other sources of applicable technologies.*Contributing to the packaging development for projects of all sizes.*Accountable for the creation and maintenance the Packaging function in project teams; partnering with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, of the packaging specifications.*Organizing and conducts trials in an industrial environment.

*Guide customers in choosing the correct board combinations for the clients vario* Provide packaging engineering expertise to various clients* Provide various services to Independent clients which includes - Value engineering / Sourcing offerings strategies / Damage assessment / Pallet patterns / Loading patterns / New product launches / Transportation cube optimization / Program management / Trailer & rail securement methods for full or partial loads. Collaborate cross functionally to provide technical support to identify and implement cost management projects, and to ensure quality standards, package performance, and a continued supply of products and packaging materials.* Design and coordinate laboratory, field, and plant tests to assess technical feasibility in the qualification of alternate equipment, processes, materials and vendors. Collect test data, statistically interpret results, formulate conclusonsi, and communicate recommendations to influence business decisions.* Take broad leadership roles on working relationships in support of the team’s objectives. Work directly with other functions to establish and manage priorities. projects. Positively influence at all levels within and outside the organization to promote effective

Drive new packaging development to commercialization into grocery, mass merch, club, e-commerce and drug/dollar channels* Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, package design, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage* Lead packaging design for innovation and renovation projects from idea to launch. Support internal factories and external co-manufacturers through end-to-end project execution.* Oversee and manage packaging innovation projects from a complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing* Implement project plans against timeline and budget, create trial protocols, lead plant trials, conduct all tests and analyze test results to ensure successful delivery of quality standards* Maintain open communication and build strong relationships with internal & external teams from suppliers to cross functions* Support businesses in building sustainability strategy and drive initiatives. Develop awareness at market level to reduce the environmental impact of the product and packaging – promoting a holistic approach

Responsible for managing the packaging design and development, new product launches, cost savings, continuous and quality improvements, specifications, and supplier management for five North American production facilities*Identified and implemented packaging material savings totaling $700K, packaging sourcing savings totaling $1.4MM, and supported overall plants savings totaling $2.9MM*Standardized stretch wrap gauges and pallets at seven production facilities*Established supplier goals and continuous improvement programs for key packaging suppliers *Managed projects through leadership of cross-functional teams *Implemented functional specifications to optimize internal production to supplier capabilities

Worked cross-functionally to develop, drive and implement packaging innovation (materials, structures and equipment) for PepsiCo and Frito Lay products.• Served as subject matter expert in containers, paperboard and corrugated for FLNA packaging department.• Delivered over $350MM in new Packaging Innovation across Frito-Lay business portfolio, 2x the objective goal for 2017.• Served as Frito Lay Packaging lead for designing, testing and releasing packaging customization. • Led channel productivity agenda and execution, identifying/implementing $4.3MM in productivity opportunities for 2017.• Managed packaging films, containers, labels, paperboard and corrugated specifications for FLNA packaging department. • Experienced in developing and commercializing new packaging.• Supported project management for effective execution; cost, timelines, technical approach, communication and implementation.• Instrumental in developing a quality program at a major supplier for FLNA/Quaker.• Managed multiple primary and secondary packaging programs simultaneously, including bottles, closures, labels, paperboard cartons, corrugated box, channel specific packaging.• Collaborated cross functionally to provide technical support to identify and implement cost management projects, and to ensure quality standards, package performance, and a continued supply of products and packaging materials.• Designed and coordinated laboratory, field and plant tests to assess technical feasibility in the qualification of alternate equipment, processes, materials and vendors. • Collected test data, statistically interpret results, formulate conclusions and communicate recommendations to influence business decisions.• Served in broad leadership roles on projects positively influencing at all levels within and outside the organization to promote effective working relationships in support of the team’s objectives.• Collaborated directly with other functions to establish and manage priorities.

Managed PepsiCo North American Foods (NAF) paperboard and Gatorade paperboard packaging category across seven suppliers with an annual spend of $120MM.• Drove innovation and provide economics, sourcing and supply for NAF paperboard and Gatorade label packaging.• Identified, developed, led and delivered productivity to support AOP and inflation onset.• Collaborated with R&D and suppliers on any testing of identified value engineering projects and qualifications of new items.• Developed the AOP and ensured paperboard, label business unit updates.• Collaborated effectively within function and across functions to ensure on-time delivery of new packaging. • Negotiated and approved pricing for new paperboard and label sku’s.• Ensured on time deliveries of materials and timely resolution to all reported supplier quality issues.• Determined sourcing based on supplier capacity, technical capabilities and business needs.

Led and supported new product launch programs for X-series servers and intellistation systems.• Managed development processes to ensure drawings, tooling, and test materials were accurate and provided in a timely manner.• Designed, tested and released packaging for new and existing products.• Partnered with various Business Units, R&D, Marketing, Operations, Purchasing and key vendors to ensure business objectives were realized.• Maintained a strong understanding of ISTA and ASTM testing protocols as well as global packaging regulations.• Implemented cost savings projects to reduce material reduction and transportation costs.

• Assisted packaging students with laboratory projects.• Instructed students on proper use of packaging machinery and testing equipment.• Graded lab projects and papers.• Designed and implemented lab projects for new equipment.• Trained lab assistants on the use of new lab equipment.

Supported new product launches in blade & razor, personal and oral care package development divisions.• Collaborated closely with engineering staff on programs involving structural development, new or alternate material development, technical specifications for graphic redesigns, text changes to artwork, and packaging cost savings.• Experienced working with bottles, closures, and caps.• Participated in various line trials for bid qualifications for different materials.• Maintained relationships with vendors to make projects move forward successfully.• Improved specification and bill of material templates to facilitate the timely collection of information.• Performed ISTA and ASTM package testing on various products.