Description
Summary Professional with 20+ experience years in research, development, manufacturing, and optimization of packaging for industrial products and consumer goods, technical support to marketing teams, sales force and customers, including field service and laboratory work. Demonstrated ability to drive the connection between consumer/business needs and R&D solutions. Consumer focused mind. Expert on materials & polymer physics and processing, structure and property relationships, including packaging application/forming. Experienced in hot fill, cold fill, retort and aseptic packaging, both flexible and rigid packaging. Seeking opportunities in strategic Research & Development focused on Innovation and customer needs, delivery of sustainable packaging solutions where competitive advantages are supported on new technologies and where relationships with industry-leading suppliers are strong. Core Competences * Team Leadership * Strategic Sourcing * International Operations * Ability to handle multiple tasks * Contract Management * Strategic Planning/Execution * Multi-site Project Management * Benchmarking/Best Practices * * Performance Metrics * Cost Reduction & Avoidance * ERP Familiar: Intranet, AS400 and BaaN operating system