Experience

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  Trufoodmfg

  • United States
  • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Director of Project Management

    • Jan 2024 - Present

    Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive operations project management strategies and methodologies to align with the customer project complexities and timelines. Collaborate with the executive team to contribute to overall company strategy, providing insights into market trends, competitor ...

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  Sunopta

  • United States
  • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Manager, Commercialization

    • Oct 2021 - Dec 2023

    Led cross functional teams through the commercialization process (product and packaging) in the areas of innovation, growth, renovation, productivity and sustainability. Provided work direction, prioritization, project support, and personal development for Graphics Manager and Commercialization M...

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  General Mills

  • Senior Manager, Supply Chain Optimization

    • Jan 2019 - Oct 2021

    Accountable for developing strategies and building a pipeline of cost savings initiatives across all General Mills operating units. Led the development of packaging optimization projects from concept to charter. Subject matter expert in packaging materials, design and processes. Influenced leaders throughout the organization to assess and secure strategic partnerships that impact the end-to-end value chain.

  • Regional Packaging Lead

    • Apr 2017 - Dec 2018

    Led packaging for Cereal Partners Worldwide in LATAM, which was a joint venture between Nestle and General Mills. Developed and implemented packaging materials and processes for a wide variety of formats, including retail and bulk packaging. Defined and led prioritized pipelines for packaging innovation, renovation, cost savings and sustainability. Provided technical insights through initial product concept, plant validation and final product shelf-life while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

  • R&D Manager

    • 2011 - Apr 2017

    Experience in managing R&D Product, Packaging and Operation teams in providing annual objectives, work delegation, project support, training and personal development. Demonstrated success in developing new products to drive business growth. Accomplished in creating and advancing key strategies for product and packaging innovation, renovation, cost savings and sustainability.

  • Principal Packaging Engineer

    • Jan 2010 - 2011

    Led the packaging innovation team for the food service division. Designed, developed and implemented packaging solutions across multiple food service product formats.

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  Boston Scientific

  • United States
  • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Packaging Engineering Manager

    • 2008 - 2010

    Managed team of packaging engineers and technicians. Directed cross functional packaging development projects from concept to commercialization. Identified, developed and executed key corporate initiatives in the areas of continuous improvement, quality, sustainability and innovation. Oversaw pac...

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  Boston Scientific

  • United States
  • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Packaging Engineer

    • 2003 - 2007

    Provided leadership in designing, developing and qualifying product packaging to meet consumer and business needs.

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  Belae Brands

  • New Product Development Manager

    • 2001 - 2003

    Led the product and packaging development for a variety of consumer product platforms. Managed contract manufacturers and coordinated cross-functional activities to ensure project was executed against timelines and budgets.

  • Packaging Engineer

    • 1998 - 2001

    Designed, developed and implemented a variety of primary and secondary packaging components, including thermoforms, paper board, corrugated, bottles, closures, displays, foam, set-up boxes, labels and flexible packaging

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  3m

  • United States
  • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Package Engineer (Co-op)

    • 1997 - 1998

    Designed, developed and implemented packaging solutions.

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  Proampac

  • United States
  • Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Packaging Engineer (Co-op)

    • 1995 - 1996
    • Kapak Corporation

    Led packaging development projects within the Packaging and Quality Assurance team.