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Chicago, Illinois, Us

Project Engineering manager of multiple medium to large high complexity capital projects ranging from $4 to $70MM. Manage all aspects of scope development, cost estimates, and schedule by collaborating both within engineering organization as well as with cross functional business partners and outside Engineering frims. Manage both external and internal resources and influencing cross functional stake holders while resolving opportunities and manage conflicts. Provide clear explanation of how the application of the technologies impacts company stakeholders and Sr leadership. Working in a structured gate process with workflows to take a product from concept to production through the startup of the product. Responsible for project planning, deliverables, reporting and spending forecasts to deliver within cost, schedule, and performance success criteria.Managed multiple project initiatives that are USDA and FDA controlled food products. Managed the design, installation, FAT, CQV, startup and punchlist items. Managed projects while scoping multiple future projects for scope and budgetary estimates. These projects ranged from $6 - $70MMResponsible for managing medium to large scale projects including line upgrades, process upgrades, new marketing initiatives and building renovations. Develop budgets and estimates, write projects, manage vendors and contractors to execute schedules. Assist Plant in developing capital budgets.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Engaged self-starter Packaging Project Engineer subject matter expert within Care & Treat innovation team. Manage and prioritize a pipeline of over 15+ packaging projects within cross functional teams. Drove front end innovation funnel that translates consumer and shopper insights, data analysis into new products and packaging innovations. Identify and demonstrate proof of principle of innovative packaging and identifying equipment from a technical and development standpoint. Leverage external network of suppliers in technology scouting for novel applications and opportunities for realization of new product and solutions scanning multiple categories with the ability to apply rollout globally. In working collaboratively with legal and technical intelligence to leverage IP and ensure that we document and protect new innovations as well identify infringement risks.Creation of technology platforms to meet business strategy by using enabling equipment and packaging innovations. Provide strategic and tactile leadership to cross functional team through the initial development of projects. This includes identifying, specifying and standardizing highly flexible equipment that meets business and sites requirements. In addition to my innovation role, I was the lead engineer that managed the relocation of the existing packaging lab to the Global Innovation center. This included the coordination of multiple vendors to decommission existing lab and relocate and start up and re-calibrate equipment. This included layout, process flow, specifying the mechanical and electrical requirements to the new facility. I have identified, process mapped and specified all of new Packaging equipment that will be placed into the pilot plant portion based on the allotted budgets.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Sr. Project Packaging Engineer concentrating as primary packaging project manager role in Dry Packaging Project Development, which includes roles in Dry main meal and Care and Treats. I am a key team member in driving business objectives and continuous improvements in a cross functional team. I managed multiple packaging related cost savings activities within the packaging team. These packaging cost savings activities are delivering over $10MM back to the business. In working with my cross functional teams in Manufacturing/Supply, co-pack and logistics to drive efficiencies, which will bring additional savings to the businessI maintained ad monitored the project activities and continuous improvement for the Whiskas, Temptations and TGLR brands. I was the team leader driving the packaging team specific OGSM. The team was recognized for a high level of engagement in our business, while creating a high performance team environment. I participated in many key transitional activities within the team including: Packaging Performance based specs, commercial collaboration and strategy development, Vendor pipeline development, Warehouse unsaleable root cause analysis, quality complaint reduction and scorecard development. In addition to support of the brands, I adapted a Retail ready packaging strategy and solution. This included identifying business requirements and design and development of the packaging and equipment solution. As well working with the cross functional team to evaluate business impact. This project was a large capital investment for an automated solution. Aligned and drove with senior leaders, managed and have developed the packaging sustainability platform for the packaging team. I have refined the packaging platform to meet the needs of Petcare and aligned with the global Sustainability Advisory Group (SAG). I was the key driver in selecting and rolling out and implementing a global web based sustainability tool named PIQET.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Packaging Project Engineer in Mars Snackfood division concentrating as primary packaging project support role of the Sugar Business Management Team (BMT), which includes the Skittles and Starbursts brands. I was a key team member in driving business objectives and cost savings opportunities in a cross functional Sugar BMT. The Sugar BMT drove over $127MM of new activities, $46MM was incremental and the brand hit the $500MM milestone for the first time. Additionally I managed multiple packaging related cost savings activities within the Sugar BMT and other business units. These packaging cost savings activities will contribute over $4.0MM to the business. In working with my cross functional teams in Manufacturing/Supply and logistics to drive efficiencies, we will bring additional savings to the businessI maintained all the activities within the sugar BMT and was key packaging resource to the business outside of the BMT. I trialed and executed a Product Value Ratio (PVR) activity which changes over 85% of the sugar portfolio. I was a key cross functional member in driving a pallet optimization project which will optimize our array of over 30+ different pallet heights to two standard heights. This will also be a key contributor to maximizing our logistics and impact to our customers. I have driven/participated in multiple other activities including: New Film Plant Qualification Starburst and Skittles Packaging Refresh Cross Brand Theater Box Pack Analysis Ideation Accelerator Sessions Qualitative Consumer Research In addition to the Sugar role and activities. I was the packaging sustainability lead for the packaging group. I drove and update Snackfood packaging sustainability initiatives and I represented the packaging function in a cross functional Sustainability Business Team. I have developed the framework for global sustainability tracking and scorecard automation. I drove key initiatives with the cross functional sales sustainability teams.

Purchase, New York, Us

Packaging Engineer in Corporate R&D concentrating on New Rigid Platform Development. This required me to investigate and develop unique technical solutions that enable new packaging formats to deliver company growth. The Platform Development Packaging Team integrates Marketing, Sales, Vending, Co-pack, Manufacturing and Quality departments. I was able to assimilate within the organization and transitioned into a leadership position. This allowed me to develop package solutions that meet the needs of the company. Below are some of the skills and accomplishments that I achieved:Tostitos Chip N Dip w/ Ameristar Award 6-Pack Action CupsThermoform Tool Qualification Thermoform Data Analysis with Minitab to Enhance Part QualityCommercialization of New Products FAT and SAT to Identify Opportunities and SolutionsCommissioning Plans & Weak link Definitions Continuous Improvement to Increase Productivity Product and Quality Specifications Interaction w/Line Operators to Teach Quality Procedures I was promoted to the packaging lead of Dip based products, which included dips packaging daily tasks and development of dips related innovations. The new CPG product integrates Object Modeling Technique (OMT) testing, category analysis, Lead User Groups, and Home Use Testing for development. These OMT test resulted in a presentation to top executives at a innovation summit. This included ideation, concepting, mock-ups, methodology, and execution of these new innovative products.

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Lead Packaging Engineer in the Corporate Purchasing Department, part of a cross functional teams with Marketing, Sales, R&D, and Quality departments, as well as the five Sorrento Lactalis/Lactalis USA plants. My main responsibility was packaging development of new and existing cheese products and line extensions. This would include investigation of new packaging innovations, selection of all packaging materials, sourcing suppliers, packaging feasibility, packaging design, marketing studies, machine recommendations, sales samples and implementation. Listed below are some of the products/projects that I was involved at Sorrento Lactalis. Shapesters Snack Cheese Fresh Mozzarella Development Easy Open Stick Cheese Innovation Feta package Innovation & Mold Qualification Top Zipper Shred Conversion Savings Programs totaling over $1.5 MillionMy secondary duties included the following: Cost savings programs for existing products, propose ideas and innovations in packaging, review and propose packaging solutions from customer complaints, plant resource for packaging equipment and troubleshooting, package testing and qualification of new packaging materials, and update and create packaging specifications for existing and new products. I was a key member of the new product development team, which was derived from marketing studies and concepts to the launch of a new products.

Project/Mechanical Engineer at a custom/manufactured material handling supplier and a complete integrated system provider in the material handling field. Assisted in all stages of projects, which include: quoting, concept layouts, designing, engineering, project management, fabrication, installation, and final project documentation. Managed projects from $1k to $500k, while also working in a cross functional team of projects over $1 Million. Acquired much knowledge about material handling to include simple gravity systems to complete robotic and line integration systems. Listed below some of the projects that I was involved in at Cross Bros Inc. Wegman’s Meat Center System Cormetech Log Handling System McCormick Spice Robot Integration Motoman/Huish Bucket Handling System Kodak Strapping System $5 Million Corning Diesel System

Mississauga, Ontario, Ca

Asst. Project Engineer to assist and complete projects as a cross functional team member in two plant locations (williamson, NY & Aspers,,PA). I assisted with electrical / mechanical / construction / general contractors and plant personnel in bidding, scheduling, completing, and troubleshooting projects. I completed projects with the necessary financial paperwork, asset tagging, and project closure paperwork. I was involved in the new product development, in which I assisted the Packaging Engineers to develop new products for the company. I managed and delegated Autocad duties, which included restructuring and updating the engineering working hard drive, customizing menus, developing templates and standards for Mott’s, new and existing production line layouts, design of line parts, and layout and updates of Mott’s main plant drawing. Listed below some of the projects that I was involved in at Mott’s Inc. Network Upgrade Aseptic Processes Improvement Hawaiian Punch Product Lines $3.5 Million Apple Press Replacement and Upgrade

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Mechanical Engineering

Aas, Computer Aided Drafting And Design