Katherine Richards Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

Lead RDQ activities to complete packaging design and packaging deployment for innovation/growth projects and productivity projects across multiple geographies with an emphasis on delivering the desired consumer experience. Coordinate technical work for projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks, and coordinate projects to determine appropriate packaging specification information using sampling and supplier management and pilot-plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements. Develop activities such as packaging design and specifications, scale up, commissioning, etc., and plan for the effective use of resources including the use of external agencies and suppliers. Use my understanding of equipment design and manufacturing processes to ensure that packaging specifications are determined with excellence. Accountable for stakeholder management and influencing decisions based on conclusions derived from the analysis and interpretation of results; develop and leverage connections both internally and with the external technical community; and create intellectual property to drive competitive advantage.

Blackfriars, London, Gb

Responsible for the design and delivery of primary and secondary packaging for innovation, renovation, sustainability and cost savings initiatives. Manage multiple development projects and prioritize tasks based on timelines. Helps in a cross-functional team environment by working with Brand, Planning, Formulation, Procurement, Quality, and many external suppliers. The position also interfaces with Supply Chain for manufacturing scale-up including line trials, production start-ups, cost savings, and improving line efficiency.

Leuven, Be

Managed highly automated and complex processes in a fast-paced environment. Developed and monitored production plans, inventories, and schedules to ensure excellent process performance and product quality. Lead and coached diverse teams in lean manufacturing and six sigma methods to troubleshoot and monitor key operating processes and equipment. Identified areas to improve operations in order to achieve or exceed key performance indicators and targets. Promoted and encouraged safe working practices. Worked with senior leaders to drive process improvement initiatives and change efforts.

New Berlin, New York, Us

Worked directly under Senior Packaging Engineer. Completed various tasks and product trialing. Worked in R&D lab learning material testing and procedures as well as documentation.

Moorestown, Nj, Us

Performed daily factory tasks including auditing, compression testing, and leading pack-outs.