Customer Service Engineer
Resume:
Tremayne Gerod Bethel, CPP
Hampton, GA 30228 ********@*****.***
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Professional Summary
A results driven professional possessing more then six years of
manufacturing experience and six years of corporate packaging engineering
experience. Successful at capturing cost savings thru package
standardization, material down gauging and other creative means on a large
scale for several manufacturing facilities. Skilled in warehouse and
inventory management, which includes procurement of raw materials with
experience in SAP 4.6 software. Experienced with Employee development
within a bargaining union environment
Packaging Materials and Processes
Materials: Corrugated, Flexible Bagging, Tubs, Lids, Shrink Films,
Thermoformed Trays, PP, PET, LDPE,
HDPE, Bio Additives, Bio-Resins, High Barrier Laminates
Packaging Equipment: Rewinders, Ultra Flow wrappers, Hayseen, Omegas,
Horizontal Form Fill & Seal
Software: AutoCad, TOPS Pro and MAPS (packaging Repository)
Processes: Injection blow molding, Extrusion blow molding, In Mold
Labeling, Flexo Printing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Packaging Manager, Biolab a Chemtura Company, Lawrenceville, GA
2010
. Report directly to the Director of Procurement for Performance Products
. Responsible for the employee development of Purchasing Manager and
Package Development Engineer
. Manage the selection, qualification, negotiations, contract
administration and performance of packaging and packaging component
vendors globally in order to meet or beat packaging spend and optimize
performance.
. Manage Packaging engineering function to include global rationalization
of specification, automation of the labeling process, optimal load
planning, state of the art product package design, labeling compliance,
storage efficiency and UN/DOT packaging testing and compliance in order to
meet/exceed targets.
. Lead or support cross functional teams (Packaging, Marketing,
Manufacturing, Logistics) in development of global strategic sourcing
strategies which support brand efforts and yield cost savings and
packaging efficiencies.
. Manage the negotiation process and development of bilateral contracts
. Assist with invoice discrepancies as it relates to pricing, credits and
returns
. Setup and maintain vendor records, source list, outline agreements and
info records in SAP for all packaging materials
. Manage price maintenance to include item pricing and freight
. Manage annual corrugated spend of 7.5MM, bottle spend of 13MM and closure
spend of 3.5MM
Manager of Package Development, Nice Pak Products, Inc., Orangeburg, NY
2008-2010
. Responsible for the package development of all personal care and drug
products for all company plants, which are EPA and/or FDA regulated, for
packaging based on prevailing competitor designs, specified customer
requirements, or original designs ensuring that cost improvements have
been identified
. Identify and contact vendors to obtain quotes, request component samples,
and to provide direction on packaging projects.
. Managed 1MM cost savings program to approve alternate vendor for high
barrier laminate on web structures for drug products
. Provide packaging support for 500M cost savings program to source reseal
label from UK supplier
. Coordinate package development at other company plants to ensure
compliance with corporate specifications for packaging
. Stay familiar with injection molding, extrusion blow molding and
thermoforming processes for all rigid packaging parts sourced by NicePak
. Act as packaging resource on cross functional teams involving
procurement, marketing, quality, planning, R & D, and logistics on
projects creating multiple packaging options that the team can review
. Responsible for the employee development of two junior Packaging
Engineers, Packaging Lab Technician and Design Engineer providing
mentoring on packaging improvement and cost savings alternatives
. Create support documentation to include material specifications, test
methods, trial request, cost savings analysis, SOP's and summary reports
. Create and present information on sustainable/green packaging to internal
and external customers
. Responsible for identifying alternate label structures for Nice Pak which
included compatibility testing, creation of material specifications and
test protocols
. Created template database for all material engineering drawings which
included transferring all AI (Illustrator) files to EPS (AutoCAD)
. Manage up to 35 various packaging programs simultaneously as the business
dictates
. Instrumental in modifying the print specification process to include
pertinent information verified thru the approval process
. Visit vendor sites and establish relationships that assist with Nice
Pak's efforts for cost savings, new materials and sustainable packaging
. Participate on several process improvement initiatives such us:
Printshop BOM's, Manufacturing Specifications, BOM Requirements, Print
Specifications, Artwork Approvals, Material Die lines, Printshop Plate
Procurement and Non Printed Packaging Components
Senior Packaging Development Engineer, Georgia-Pacific Corp. Atlanta, GA
2007-2008
. Packaging lead for the value and premium bath category to include items
such as: QNBT, Angel Soft and Kirkland Signature
. Managed/Supervised two Junior Packaging Engineers and Sr. Material
Specification Administrator
. Packaging resource for the overall down gauging of poly materials for
Tissue, Towel and Napkin categories to decrease $93MM annual cost with
expected saving of over $4MM annually
. Created naming convention for poly parts for SAP IM/WM functionalities
for all manufacturing locations to ensure proper planning and accuracy of
these dependant requirements
. Responsible for the technical design, development, and evaluation of
packaging materials in a way that maximized mill efficiency and packaging
quality as to exceed customer requirements
. Maintained knowledge of current shipping and packaging trends in the
market
. Maintained communications with packaging suppliers, marketing, sales,
mill personnel, customer service, data integrity, graphics, planning, and
other team members
. Utilized materials that would help gain packaging sustainability whenever
possible
. Experienced with flexible packaging materials to include: poly bags, poly
over-wraps, poly windows, folding cartons and various corrugated
materials.
. Worked with the Research and Development team to create scientific
specifications for poly parts in relation to manufacturing equipment.
. Analyzed problems within existing manufacturing facilities and prepared
recommendations for corrective actions
. Tested, analyzed, and selected materials for packaging based on
durability and cost effectiveness
. Utilized AutoCad software to create technical drawings for poly packaging
parts
Packaging Development Engineer II, Georgia-Pacific Corp. Atlanta, GA
2006-2007
. Generated and distributed all packaging specifications for club towel,
tissue and napkin categories as well as for consumer napkin and facial
. Collaborated with vendors and other key customers to satisfy
packaging/material requirements
. Lead cost reductions initiatives acting as a packaging resource to
Business Improvement Teams
. Independently developed packaging designs following set guidelines
. Assisted with material selection and vendor management
. Provided customer service support functions to production facilities
. Supported and assisted with material trial and machine start up/checkouts
. Advised or interpreted information for equipment manufacturers, vendors,
contractors, mill personnel, sales, marketing, and customer service
. Utilized AutoCAD software to create or manipulate material templates
. Created TOPS diagrams which provided guidelines of how product should be
loaded
. Maintained and updated the materials specification database
. Designed Bliss case to replace several packaging components capturing
cost saving of 2MM annually for Napkin Club business
Packaging Development Engineer I, Georgia-Pacific Corp. Atlanta, GA
2003-2006
. Responsible for the package development of the facial and napkin
categories for branded items such as Vanity Fair, Mardi Gras and several
private label skus
. Participated on Business Improvement Process Team to standardize pallet
configurations on several finished napkin skus capturing cost savings of
500M annually
. Assisted with the development of the packaging specification system
(MAPS)
. Designed and implemented mega pallet for all 120 ct napkins
. Developed compressed package for all brick pack napkins which resulted
in material cost savings for several production facilities
. Designed and implemented "Brawny in a Box" Carton for 50 ct Brawny napkin
promotional items
. Established standards for napkin kdf ECT values
. Interfaced regularly with the Wal-Mart customer support team modifying
packaging designs to meet the customer's needs
Inventory Control Manager, Georgia-Pacific Corp Palatka, FL
2001-2003
. Generated Cost Savings Efforts for the Vital Supplies department
involving vendor and product research
. Actively participated in trial process for material certification
. Coordinated quality complaints from Tissue Converting
Department regarding supplies
. Procurement responsibilities of all Vital Supplies necessary for daily
production which involved the creation of purchase orders, inventory
management and month end reconciliation
. Duty manager on an eight-week rotation for the purchasing
department
. Utilized SAP 4.6 software for inventory and warehouse
management of vital supply materials
. Directly assisted accounts payable with month end closing
discrepancies
. Administered and maintained Bill of Material (BOM's) records for Tissue
Converting utilizing MRP principles
. Generated work orders and work requests for the Vital Supplies Department
utilizing Portal J/Indus software
. Extensive Vendor Relations including: inventory management, price
negotiations, rectifying quality issues and the delivery of materials
. Minimized material write offs for all Vital Supplies
. Primary resource for MRP data migration from company mainframe to SAP 4.6
software which involved training personnel on receiving functions and
other material movements within the SAP environment
. Responsible for employee development of twenty hourly personnel within a
Bargaining Union Environment across four departments: Repack Area, Raw
Materials Receiving, Paper machine Cores and Ink and Glue Production areas
. Developed Vital supply reject process associated with KDF
Vendor performance
. Monitored and verified employee payment functions in Kronos
software
. Coordinated efforts with Core Stock vendor to establish consignment
process promoting cost reduction opportunities
EDUCATION
Saint Leo University Palatka, FL Rochester Institute of
Technology Rochester, NY
Bachelors of Arts 2002,
Master of Science in Packaging Science-Enrolled
Business Administration Overall GPA 3.1
Expected Graduation August 2010 Overall GPA 3.4
CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Certified Packaging Professional - IOPP 2009
Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP) member since 2003
Sustainable Technical Committee Member since 2009
CONFERENCES, TRADESHOWS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED
Flexible Packaging Technology Seminar-2008
Sustainability in Packaging-2008
Allied Development Life Cycle Analysis Tool for Packaging-2008
Steris Sterilization Training 101-2008
PackExpo-2009
The NACDS Marketplace-2009
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