Engineer Six Sigma
Resume:
KAREN K. BURGESS
Carmel, IN **032
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PACKAGING ENGINEER
Results oriented, highly technical Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) with 20+ years of experience across a
broad range of product lines including hazardous materials. Proven leader of cross-functional teams in design and
implementation of cost effective packaging, identification and implementation of cost reduction opportunities and
development of highly efficient packaging processes and procedures through use of Six Sigma. Solid reputation as a
flexible, resourceful team player with a consistently strong work ethic. Expertise:
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Packaging Team Leadership Project Management Packaging Sustainability
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Six Sigma Packaging Process Problem Solving
Development
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Supplier Training Customer/Supplier Cost Reduction
Relationships
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GM Components Holdings, LLC (formerly Delphi Electronics and Safety), Kokomo, IN
2009-Present
Packaging Engineer
• Managed and supported all GMCH – Kokomo inbound and outbound packaging activities as sole Packaging
Engineer.
• Represented Packaging Engineering on cross-functional teams including worldwide customers, Purchasing,
Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Marketing and Material Control by designing, testing and
implementing cost effective returnable and expendable packaging for Power Electronics, Powertrain, Controls and
Security, Safety, Hybrid Ceramic Substrates and Integrated Circuits Product Lines.
• Acted as Hazardous Materials Packaging Design Expert to ensure compliance with DOT, IATA and IMDG
regulations for Lithium Batteries.
• Led Container Management move, including tote processing, cleaning and storing, from third party warehouse to
GMCH - Kokomo for an annual savings of $270K.
• Drove Zero Landfill packaging initiatives with a year- to-date realized trash to landfill reduction of 50 tons/month
to 20 tons/month.
• Led GMCH Center of Expertise Packaging Team in pallet refurbishing and recycling initiatives for a realized
savings of $300K.
• Supported domestic and international teams as GES and SAP Packaging Subject Matter Expert.
• Regulated supplier packaging and logistic requirements across the organization for hazardous and non-hazardous
materials.
Delphi Electronics and Safety, Kokomo, IN
1989-2009
Inbound Packaging Engineer 2006-2009
• Drove $500K in savings by leading cross-functional teams of Suppliers, Buyers, Quality Engineers, Industrial
Engineers and Operations to ensure suppliers meet standardized packaging requirements.
• Led Supplier Packaging Workshops to train suppliers in Delphi Global Supplier packaging standards.
• Realized $400K in divisional savings as key contributor in Corporate Central Packaging Team pallet refurbishing
initiative.
• Developed and implemented complete packaging process for newly created Inbound Packaging Engineering
Department to address and reduce supplier production packaging non-conformance and quality issues.
• Led divisional corporate packaging initiative to support increase of supplier logistics cube utilization from 65% to
85%.
Outbound Packaging Engineer 1989-2006
Product Categories:
Body, Security and Chassis Packaging Engineer, 1995-2006
Service Parts Packaging Engineer, Packaging Lab Team Leader, 1991-1995
Audio Systems Packaging Engineer, 1989-1991
• Coached and mentored new Packaging Engineer employees and acted as subject matter expert for the
packaging department.
• Designed, tested and launched cost effective returnable and expendable packaging for domestic and
international customers.
• Improved cycle time by 30% by developing, implementing and communicating a plan to incorporate
Packaging Engineering into the Global Product Development Plan to guarantee Packaging Engineering’s early
involvement.
• Utilized Six Sigma techniques to develop a packaging production readiness monitoring system for a
project savings of $700K.
• Developed and implemented corporate packaging procedures for outbound packaging for ISO/TS 16949
compliance.
• Provided technical floor support for semi-automatic cartoning machinery, bagging equipment, ink jet
printers and label printers.
• Evaluated existing packaging systems and led change to new packaging to reduce costs, improve
handling and standardize packaging materials for savings of $2.5M.
• Drove $275K in savings by leading changes in banding and stretch film, improving material performance
and aiding recycling efforts.
• Coordinated division’s packaging validation such as drop, compression and shock testing per ASTM
standards.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology-Packaging – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin
Associate of Arts in General Business, Rochester Technical College, Rochester, Minnesota
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
DOT, IATA, IMDG – HazMat Training Certification; Six Sigma Certification; Quality Performance Award Recipient for
Certified Packaging Professional; Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) since 2002; Secretary, Institute of Packaging
Professionals (IoPP), 2010, Vice President of Administration, 2006-2009, Central Indiana Chapter, Member since 1997;
Workplace Organization 5S Action Member; Effective Problem Solving; APICS Supply Chain Management; Dale
Carnegie Public Speaking; ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor, Zero Landfill Committee Member
SOFTWARE
SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Business Engine Network, LotusLive, AutoCAD2008, Cape
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