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Frisco, TX, US

Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

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.

*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.

Vevey, CH

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.

Annapolis Junction, MD, US

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.

Purchase, New York, US

• 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.

Purchase, New York, US

• 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.

Armonk, New York, NY, US

• 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.

Menomonie, WI, US

• 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.

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

• 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.
• 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.

Packaging Engineering

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba