John Phillips Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wi, Us

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States

Recruit, train, and develop Packaging EngineersOrganize and direct activities of the engineersReview sales requests and transition into commercialization projectsPrioritize and follow commercial projects, assign engineersManage SG&A accountsProvide project related recommendations to GM of Engineering

Oconomowoc, Wi

Recruit, train, and develop manufacturing engineersOrganize and direct activities of the engineersAssign owner and provide review of Sales RequestsPrioritize and follow commercial projects, assign engineersProvide direction and resources to accomplish objectives on quality, safety, CI, and financialsManage SG&A accountsInterface with other groups on capacity expansions, rationalization projects, and major customer projects.Evaluate new equipment, processes, technology; provide recommendations to GM of Engineering

Oconomowoc, Wi

Provided technical interface and support to various internal departments as a critical team member or leader to accomplish research and development objectivesProvided leadership and technological expertise to achieve corporate project objectives within manufacturing and vendor environmentsWorked with OEM suppliers and/or component vendors to specify, develop, and debug new products, production equipment, and manufacturing lines as required to produce products that meet or exceed performance requirements.Managed and coordinated major projects. Prepare and manage timelines (Gantt Chart) to track projects from start to completion.Worked with suppliers, internal and external customers to develop improvements in current container and manufacturing processesContributed to the design and modification of complex tooling required to produce new and innovative products.Participated in equipment buy-offs, installations, startup and debug as required.Provided assistance to manufacturing plants to identify and solve production problems that negatively impact product quality and/or throughput.Performed other related duties as assigned.

Investigate new package technologies for applications to metal food containersWrite technical reports, projects updates, trip reports, qualification guidelines, procedures, and give oral presentationsManage technical teams consisting of operational, engineering, and sales groupsBalace daily workload of multiple projects spanning numerous remote locationsOrganize new product launch and commercialization strategiesLead SPC data reveiws, engineering design reviews, development trials, and customer qualification effortsLead department team in lean and value strem mapping strategies

Supervised engineering design reviewsManaged kickoffs and buyoffs for injection mold and metal stamping dies Implemented automated part assembly systemsManaged labor team in charge of manual assembly lineDeveloped and executed manufacturing continuous improvement projectsWas responsible for shipping and division 5-S organization

Master’S Degree, Engineering/Industrial Management

Mechanical Engineering