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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Support the efforts of a team of CPG platform leaders working to transform the converting manufacturing capability into a world-class operation by achieving productivity, cost, quality, and EH&S performance excellence that improves the competitive market position of the retail and commercial TTN and Dixie pressware, cup, and cutlery businesses. Realize superior results by selecting and applying innovative manufacturing technologies and converting equipment, aligning with mill operations and OEM's to deliver strong and sustainable performance, and implementing standard asset strategies and practices for both operation and maintenance. Build strong relationships, and develop preferred-partnerships with the manufacturing teams, OEM's, and capability teams to drive mutually beneficial progress. Provide our customers and consumers with high-performing products that meet their needs at the right value.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Lead efforts to transform the CWP papermaking manufacturing capability by achieving operational and cost performance excellence that improves the competitive market position of the retail and commercial TTN businesses and provides product performance that exceeds the needs of the customers and consumers. Realize superior results through the execution of strategic capital investment, supply chain optimization, standard work design and practices, targeted innovation, superior project execution, relationship-building & partnership development, and knowledge transfer.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Operations leadership for Commercial Tissue Business, tasked with providing strategic direction for execution of manufacturing asset base product system footprint design. Development and implementation of asset strategies to realize competitive manufacturing cost benchmarks, through reduction in complexity of manufacturing system, improved utilization of asset base, and improved asset capability and flexibility. Manufacturing cost improvement and gap closure to world-class operating benchmarks to enable superior financial returns and improved reaction to competitive pressure. Lead transition to future state asset base through careful investment and operations excellence focus. Drive process and equipment innovation to further enhance manufacturing capability, product performance, and cost structure to gain competitive advantage and satisfy customer needs.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Operations leadership for Commercial Tissue Business, communicating operating strategy and direction to mill operating teams, to achieve category business vision and drive superior financial performance through operations excellence. Led efforts to achieve category growth and cost improvement objectives through implementation of strategic investment projects and optimization of existing asset base. Demonstrated execution performance of targeted operations initiatives, driving sustained category value creation. Provided effective leadership and communication to foster team environment and collaboration. Established focus and project priority to effectively utilize resources to achieve highest level of value creation peformance.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Provided project leadership and technical support for N.A. consumer products retail and commercial tissue & towel manufacturing operations. Leadership of EH&S compliance initiative to audit process and implement appropriate controls to mitigate risk associated with generation of combustible dust in manufacturing process. Drove significant value creation, through efficiency, reliability, and productivity gains of manufacturing equipment and processes, enabling demonstrated product manufacturing cost reduction. Led commercialization efforts to introduce new products or product improvements to achieve growth objectives. Leadership for entry-level engineer technical training program to develop capabilities of young engineers across 19 N.A. consumer products manufacturing sites.

Irving, Tx, Us

Managed N.A. Do-It-Yourself business of wiper and commercial tissue & towel products sold into key MM, Club, and Automotive distribution channels. Developed and implemented customer strategic business plans and provided leadership of cross-functional team to manage plan execution. Launched new products and product improvements into market, utilizing insights to drive innovation to meet customer and consumer needs. Developed effective on-shelf retail packaging and graphics design. Executed customer activation and promotional programs, including innovative merchandising programs to create category excitement and incremental sales. Managed NASCAR program for DIY Business, as part of overall KLEENEX® Racing program, leveraging opportunities for K-C brands and key customers that included: car primary / secondary sponsorship at Nationwide Series races, at-track activation, show car program, and targeted automotive wiper products for NASCAR fans.

Irving, Tx, Us

Managed N.A. retail store brand facial and bath tissue business for key MM and Club distribution channels. Developed and implemented customer strategic business plans and provided leadership of cross-functional team to manage plan execution. Launched new products and product improvements into market, utilizing insights to drive innovation to meet customer and consumer needs. Developed effective on-shelf retail packaging and graphics design. Executed customer activation and promotional programs.

Irving, Tx, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Bs, Chemical Engineering

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