Experience

Howard Ternes Packaging Co

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager - Engineering and Quality

  • Oct 2021 - Present

• Gneral Manager - Packaging and Quality

  • Dec 2019 - Nov 2021

• Packaging Engineering Manager

  • May 2018 - Dec 2019



Holcim

• Switzerland
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager - Consultant

  • Jun 2017 - May 2018



Federal-Mogul Motorparts

• United States
• Automotive
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Packaging Director

  • 2014 - May 2017

  Provided general leadership and technical guidance to global packaging teams, thereby setting individual and global expectations. Managed $53,000,000 in global packaging spending. Developed North American packaging strategy and vision. Led numerous packaging projects (including continuous improvement and new product introduction) from conception to execution. Managed chassis packaging transition from North America to Chinese distribution center. Negotiated 12 North American packaging… Show more Provided general leadership and technical guidance to global packaging teams, thereby setting individual and global expectations. Managed $53,000,000 in global packaging spending. Developed North American packaging strategy and vision. Led numerous packaging projects (including continuous improvement and new product introduction) from conception to execution. Managed chassis packaging transition from North America to Chinese distribution center. Negotiated 12 North American packaging contracts. Managed localization of suppliers, creating $500,000 in annual savings. Redesigned packaging on certain products to reduce quality claims, leading to $600,000 in annual savings. Show less Provided general leadership and technical guidance to global packaging teams, thereby setting individual and global expectations. Managed $53,000,000 in global packaging spending. Developed North American packaging strategy and vision. Led numerous packaging projects (including continuous improvement and new product introduction) from conception to execution. Managed chassis packaging transition from North America to Chinese distribution center. Negotiated 12 North American packaging… Show more Provided general leadership and technical guidance to global packaging teams, thereby setting individual and global expectations. Managed $53,000,000 in global packaging spending. Developed North American packaging strategy and vision. Led numerous packaging projects (including continuous improvement and new product introduction) from conception to execution. Managed chassis packaging transition from North America to Chinese distribution center. Negotiated 12 North American packaging contracts. Managed localization of suppliers, creating $500,000 in annual savings. Redesigned packaging on certain products to reduce quality claims, leading to $600,000 in annual savings. Show less



Fram Filtration

• Toledo, Ohio Area

• Packaging Engineering Manager

  • 2012 - 2014

  Interfaced with senior leadership, providing both technical and program management recommendations. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated seven direct reports while ensuring packaging projects met or exceeded required deadlines. Led numerous continuous improvement packaging projects. Designed and implemented new packaging procedures and documentation within packaging department. Managed and implemented SKU reduction packaging project. Guided integration of Champion Laboratories and… Show more Interfaced with senior leadership, providing both technical and program management recommendations. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated seven direct reports while ensuring packaging projects met or exceeded required deadlines. Led numerous continuous improvement packaging projects. Designed and implemented new packaging procedures and documentation within packaging department. Managed and implemented SKU reduction packaging project. Guided integration of Champion Laboratories and packaging department into one new department located at R&D facility in Perrysburg, Ohio. Show less Interfaced with senior leadership, providing both technical and program management recommendations. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated seven direct reports while ensuring packaging projects met or exceeded required deadlines. Led numerous continuous improvement packaging projects. Designed and implemented new packaging procedures and documentation within packaging department. Managed and implemented SKU reduction packaging project. Guided integration of Champion Laboratories and… Show more Interfaced with senior leadership, providing both technical and program management recommendations. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated seven direct reports while ensuring packaging projects met or exceeded required deadlines. Led numerous continuous improvement packaging projects. Designed and implemented new packaging procedures and documentation within packaging department. Managed and implemented SKU reduction packaging project. Guided integration of Champion Laboratories and packaging department into one new department located at R&D facility in Perrysburg, Ohio. Show less



La-Z-Boy Incorporated

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Packaging Engineer

  • 2004 - 2012

  Managed design, integration, and production implementation of new motion sofa pack, stationary sofa pack, and returnable packaging system for Mexican plant resulting in over $3,000,0000 annual savings. Redesigned packaging, reducing warranty claims by $400,000 annually. Implemented La-Z-Boy packaging standards for domestic and international suppliers. Managed SKU reduction packaging program. Served as chair of employee development steering committee, driving inter-department improvements in… Show more Managed design, integration, and production implementation of new motion sofa pack, stationary sofa pack, and returnable packaging system for Mexican plant resulting in over $3,000,0000 annual savings. Redesigned packaging, reducing warranty claims by $400,000 annually. Implemented La-Z-Boy packaging standards for domestic and international suppliers. Managed SKU reduction packaging program. Served as chair of employee development steering committee, driving inter-department improvements in communication, strategic execution, and training. Developed and implemented protocols and procedures for packaging department. Show less Managed design, integration, and production implementation of new motion sofa pack, stationary sofa pack, and returnable packaging system for Mexican plant resulting in over $3,000,0000 annual savings. Redesigned packaging, reducing warranty claims by $400,000 annually. Implemented La-Z-Boy packaging standards for domestic and international suppliers. Managed SKU reduction packaging program. Served as chair of employee development steering committee, driving inter-department improvements in… Show more Managed design, integration, and production implementation of new motion sofa pack, stationary sofa pack, and returnable packaging system for Mexican plant resulting in over $3,000,0000 annual savings. Redesigned packaging, reducing warranty claims by $400,000 annually. Implemented La-Z-Boy packaging standards for domestic and international suppliers. Managed SKU reduction packaging program. Served as chair of employee development steering committee, driving inter-department improvements in communication, strategic execution, and training. Developed and implemented protocols and procedures for packaging department. Show less



Action Packaging

• Packaging Manager

  • 2001 - 2004

  Managed National Steelcase account. Planned and implemented construction of new design laboratory. Served as team leader in reorganization of customer service department. Created and applied new procedures for customer service department. Restructured design department procedures and protocols. Designed interior and exterior packaging for customers. Interfaced with vendors and sales force on design parameters. Coordinated designs with plant production manager to insure manufacturing… Show more Managed National Steelcase account. Planned and implemented construction of new design laboratory. Served as team leader in reorganization of customer service department. Created and applied new procedures for customer service department. Restructured design department procedures and protocols. Designed interior and exterior packaging for customers. Interfaced with vendors and sales force on design parameters. Coordinated designs with plant production manager to insure manufacturing efficiency. Show less Managed National Steelcase account. Planned and implemented construction of new design laboratory. Served as team leader in reorganization of customer service department. Created and applied new procedures for customer service department. Restructured design department procedures and protocols. Designed interior and exterior packaging for customers. Interfaced with vendors and sales force on design parameters. Coordinated designs with plant production manager to insure manufacturing… Show more Managed National Steelcase account. Planned and implemented construction of new design laboratory. Served as team leader in reorganization of customer service department. Created and applied new procedures for customer service department. Restructured design department procedures and protocols. Designed interior and exterior packaging for customers. Interfaced with vendors and sales force on design parameters. Coordinated designs with plant production manager to insure manufacturing efficiency. Show less