Managed 3 purchasing associates to maintain supply and improve value. Led 3 supervisors and 40 technicians to meet daily production goals.Developed Value Stream Maps to document processes and identify improvements. Led operations to identify and implement Kaisen and 5S events using Lean tools.

Defined and executed packaging strategy across diverse businesses for $300M packaging material spend, 200+ facilities, and delivered value by reducing unit cost, reducing waste and improving uptime. Demonstrated skills:Sourcing Strategy DevelopmentCategory ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementTotal Cost of OwnershipBuilding Strong Teams6 sigma analytical tools

Led Strategic sourcing team of 5 buyers in North American with $250M spend on packaging materials. Coach buyers for deep understanding of supply markets and drivers for key commodities. Collaborated with global functional leaders to prioritize project then validated results. Demonstrated Skills:Procurement ManagementProject LeadershipGlobal Team Leadership

Developed, implemented, and managed strategic sourcing programs and strategic supplier relationships for flexible packaging materials focused on quality, productivity and innovation with top-tier suppliers. Evaluated strategies based on changing market conditions and applied information to negotiations. Demonstrated Skills:Strategic sourcingTotal Cost of Ownership6 sigma toolsProcess ImprovementPackaging EngineeringPackaging Equipment

Certified LEAN practitioner and 6 Sigma Black Belt.Completed 10+ projects concentrated on improving packaging line up-time, packaging equipment capital installation, minimizing waste, reducing packaging material cost across DuPont manufacturing sites.Worked with Sales and Marketing to improve the customer experience through packaging.Demonstrated Skills:6 Sigma toolsLEAN practitioner evaluationsTotal Cost of OwnershipContinuous ImprovementProcess ImprovementManage Complex ProjectsBuilding Strong Teams

Improved packaging operations and reduced customer complaints due to packaging failures in food additive business. Standardized packaging materials across global sites. Wrote and maintained packaging materials specifications. Selected Accomplishments •Defined new packaging, evaluating feasibility, test plan, component cost, technical specification as well as supplier recommendation and selection, meeting requirements for new products. •Specified capital equipment, assessed and designated vendors, installing and starting up facility.•Eliminated capital requirement of $1.5M on new packaging line, instituting small technical improvements to existing line, increasing throughput and production quality.Demonstrated skills:Packaging EngineeringPackaging materials testingProject managementCoaching and MentoringProcess ImprovementContinuous ImprovementPrevious ExperiencePackaging Engineer – With background in powder handling and polymer process, transitioned as packaging engineer to design material handling and packaging lines, specified equipment, commissioned lines to meet production requirements. Designed packaging components and maintained specifications. Corporate Remediation Technology Team – Designed materials handling and mixing equipment deployed to remediate contaminated soil. Composite Material Design Engineer – Designed molds and processes to manufacture composite parts. Assistance to Operations (ATO) writing manufacturing procedures and guiding operators to meet production needs.Mechanical Equipment Development Engineer – Develop lab scale equipment for polymer processing and fibers handling.