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Morris Plains, Nj, Us

Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

As SVP Process Development & Technology, lead all aspects of process design, optimization, equipment and technology development, efficiency/productivity.One critical capability is process development, engineering and technology given that the transformations that grant our products their sensorial properties happen inside key equipment such as mixers, ovens, milling and depositing equipment.

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Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl

Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl

Manage full end to end material and process development cross category for launch execution. Spearheading the implementation of SAP in R&D to improve data management and integrity. Responsible for Fragrances, Cosmetics, Skin & Body Care process and material development groups globally. In charge of providing the initiative portfolio with innovative and robust materials with corresponding scalable technologies that will deliver sustainable competitive advantage and build the brand’s equity and business. Leading a team of passionate material experts and process technologists that are in touch with the consumer and business needs who quickly adapt to our long term vision. The results of our efforts allow the company to address Business Continuity and Compliance challenges. It is our ability to quickly adapt and embrace change that makes us valuable for Coty.

Bowling Green, Ohio, Us

PBE is a world class manufacturing firm that develops and markets innovative, high-performance absorbent products with applications in health care, industry, and consumer products. We manufacture a variety of products, including those that are designed to address risk factors and care protocols that materially affect the quality of life for individuals in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and homecare settings. • Tranquility® incontinence and moisture-management products address concerns about skin breakdown, wound management, odor control and infections. • Pillow Paws® safety footwear addresses the risk of slips and falls and hygiene issues. • NeutroPhase® skin and wound cleanser facilitates the rapid healing of wounds.• In addition, we produce engineered-absorbent materials through the brand GELOK® that are sold to manufacturers / converters who transform them into a wide variety of consumer infant and pet care products, industrial materials and healthcare solutions.

Responsible for establishing company goals and strategies and presiding over the entire workforce. Oversee budgets and ensure resources are properly allocated. Ensure departments meet individual goals. Responsible for overall accountability to shareholders and the general public.Oversee the investment of funds and manage associated risks, supervise cash management activities, execute capital investment strategies to support company's growth and expansion.Develop and maintain relationships with other associations, specially National Fire Protection Association, National Restaurant Association, Fire Suppression Companies, government officials and local fire departments among others, that are in the best interest of the company.

Senior Vice President of Research & Development, Operations and, Quality Assurance.Responsible for establishing R&D growth strategy, Innovation Portfolio, Quality Assurance Systems and Manufacturing systems of Confectionary and OTC-Medicines.Lead and supervise 6 direct reports with a total organizational size of about 200 employees.Recently developed, qualified and successfully launched 10 new products in the Cough, Cold & Flu category under The Smith Brothers brand, from concept to market execution. The company business is supported by 3 strategic technology platforms: Lozenges, Soft-Chews and Effervescent powders and tablets. As member of the senior leadership team, directly accountable for P/L performance of the company and responsible for establishing Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures for Operational excellence, R&D innovation plus QA and Regulatory compliance.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Responsible for the Bounty, Charmin and Puffs Upstream Technology Innovation groups, these 3 brands account for ~$5 Billion dollars on sales in the US. Lead and supervise a staff of 26 direct reports including research fellows, senior technologists, scientist, paper making and paper converting engineers. Recommend and manage department budget allocation and costs. Make decisions on hiring, termination, training, development, evaluations, advancements, and compensation.Spearheaded the effort to integrate 3 technology programs/organizations into 1. This included establishing new R&D work processes to increase innovation productivity, establishing new groups of work and set clear deliverables; responsible to integrate and synthesize emerging technologies, methods and state of the science to create a vision for the capability that generated and sustained competitive advantage. In 2 years, defined a 7 years sufficiency technology portfolio sufficient that met financial projections for the business unit.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Experience with technology integration to new initiatives and cost innovation projects; Improving efficiency of performance lab operations; Sizeable business responsibilities; Experience on consumer understanding (Habits and practices, Segmentation, etc.); Portfolio managament and competitive benchmarking; Holistic Innovation for Product Design and Development; Experience leading global projects; Organization restructuring.• Have launched more than 20 products in NA, Europe and LA• Consistently delivering cost savings.• Exploitation of consumer segmentation and design to delight principles

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

R&D Section Head- Health Care, Respiratory ProductsResponsible for research and development activities including consumer research, product development, claim support and portfolio management for the introduction of new Cough, Cold and Flu products across Latin America. Responsible for expansion of more than 10 products in key markets like Mexico, Brazil, Argentina. Spearheaded the implementation of Connect and Develop efforts across LA to source products regionally and internationally.In depth knowledge of regulatory climate in the region for Cough, Cold and Flu OTC products, as well as, Gastrointestinal remedies.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Product Development, Prototyping, Process Development and Qualification fof multiple Pharmacuetical Forms.