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Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

Key liaison between Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement and Commercial partners to enable execution of new product launches on time and on budget. Managed end to end business development strategy on projects ranging across innovation, productivity and capacity unlock initiatives on multiple brands including Ritz Toasted Chips, Ritz Crisp & Thins, Ritz Cheese Crispers, Chicken in a Biskit, Sociables and Better Cheddars. Lead commercialization efforts for complex projects requiring capital investment in both internal and external manufacturing facilities. Lead network assessment and asset optimization with plant operations in order to ensure appropriate capacity for business growth plans.Provide key project and network assessment updates to executive leadership.

Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

Process engineer lead for biscuit pilot plant operations across cookies and crackers portfolioManaged $1.5MM biscuit capital projects budget for multiple pilot plants globallyManaged and executed $0.5MM budget for equipment and facility maintenance & repair projectsDrove NA Biscuit Pilot Plant Capital Projects (infrastructure, safety, process equipment)

Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

Lead R&D Packaging Engineer on capacity expansion project for $3.5MM packaging equipment investments to handle multiple pack formatsMaintain constant communication with equipment OEM’s throughout design, fabrication & installation to ensure seamless executionPlan & define all packaging equipment FAT ways of working with detailed plans & success criteria to ensure delivery against quality & efficiency KPI’sSupport manufacturing site during installation & CQV of new packaging equipmentSuccessfully implemented new film change to improve product shelf lifePartner closely with Sales/Marketing teams to develop candy standup bag PPA portfolio across 17 new Sour Patch Kids/Swedish Fish SKU’s that meet customer/consumer expectations. Execute all packaging trial development work to define new primary/secondary pack design & evaluate equipment feasibility/capabilityPartner with plant engineering to design/order packaging equipment change partsDevelop & improve packaging features to improve consumer liking

Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

Manage roll out of QI program across $900MM cracker brand to improve & drive product consistencyInfluence and develop trust of key plant leadership to support completion of QI milestones that would also improve plant KPI’s (GE, OEE & B&R)Coordinate CTQ & CTP discussion workshops with technical expertsWork with plant engineering to identify, manage & implement $2.5MM of capital equipment improvementsCoordinate key process unit operation FAT/SAT activities & define success criteriaPartner with Analytical to identify testing methods and drive MSA completion

Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

Executed with excellence CQV & Process Development initiatives to successfully commercialize new platform Ritz Crisp & Thins product launchDemonstrated learning on the fly to come up to speed on key biscuit process/product/packaging fundamentals and interactionsPartnered with plant engineering/maintenance to execute multiple trials, mitigatetechnical challenges around oven performance or other process gaps, and manage timingof equipment installations to enable consistent product quality and startupExecuted robust line assessments across multiple cracker lines to drive QI program, implementbest practices, identify process modifications and close out gaps through RCA & CAPA

Chicago, Il, Us

Managed process development innovation programs, qualification trials and commercialization efforts across liquid concentrate and powdered beverage categories. Lead process engineer support for 30 product launches across $100MM+ beverage brands (Kool-Aid, Country Time, Crystal Light, MiO & Tang).Engaged with cross functional team throughout all stages of project development cycle to identify and overcome technical hurdles and enable successful on time product launches.Identified $1MM in process productivity initiatives in the liquid concentrate category.Used strong drive for results & team influencing skills to help progress launch of innovation products.Built technical rigor by developing robust pilot plant/bench top tests to evaluate and scale up new ingredients, process conditions and equipment to the plant.Wrote process design scopes, process operating guides, research reports and trial technical assessments.Used Minitab to evaluate trial data for short and long term process capability.Supported quality initiatives with conformance audits of manufacturing facilities.Provided technical troubleshooting of issues as they arise on existing Refreshment Beverage Processes.Collaborated with ingredient suppliers and equipment vendors as neededTechnical mentor to interns and peers in the liquid concentrates and powder beverage function.

Lausanne, Ch

Continuously improved technical and quality services in After Sales Centers by implementing 5S and developing robust distribution processes. Standardized coffee machine refurbishing manufacturing procedures Responsible for developing process documentations, technical reports and KPI'sDeveloped and rolled out a preventative water quality program across North America to improve coffee equipment performance and deliver quality end cup result.Managed, trained, and assessed technical service partners on troubleshooting equipment repairs Assembled machine repair modules to improve efficiency of service time in field.Collaborated with Nespresso Sales and Underwriters Laboratory to design and advance development of products to meet client needs and market growth.Worked with Nespresso customer relationship center to train and develop better practices.

Lausanne, Ch

Explored and implemented alternatives that would develop a more sustainable company in areas of aluminum recycling and reduction of carbon footprint.Led research and installation of temperature loggers to monitor and maintain product quality storage conditions across all point of sales locations.Implemented and monitored forecasting system to analyze spare parts order history and equipment repair trends in order to manage days of inventory on handHandled budgets and invoicing related to all vendors supporting TQM/B2B services.

Brooklyn, Ny, Us

Mentored students in term project design, weekly experiments and communication skills. Led recitation sessions and provided feedback for improvement on assignments. Worked in teams with other teaching assistants and professors to research and develop new experiments and improvements for the course

Analyzed water level data to assist with Catskill Aqueduct Optimization Program. Investigated sites and methods to restore the Catskill aqueducts flow. Worked with survey crew to update locations and identify catch basins and manholes on city property for inventory. Worked with ultrasonic level meters and GPS equipment to acquire aqueduct water level data and designate city property on maps.

New York, Ny, Us

Overlooked and maintained the Safety and Chemical Engineering Education Program. Maintained relationships and communication with AIChE chapters nationwide in order to continue their growth. Led development and continuous update of website to better assist chemical engineering students and drive economic growth for AIChE.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering

Bachelor Of Science, Chemical & Biological Engineering