Project Manager Engineer

JOHN PRIZZI, JR.

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O BJECTIVE

Management position involved with the design and development of packaging and related

equipment in a growing dynamic company.

SUMMARY

An accomplished packaging professional with 25 years experience gained over several positions

of increased responsibilities. Worked on all phases of primary and secondary packaging

technology. Also experienced with FDA and EPA package regulations and GMP /QSR and CE

requirements. Product line experience focused on personal care, cosmetics, consumer products,

OTC and medical implants.

EXPERIENCE

ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC., N EW YORK, NY

Executive Director, Package Development Worldwide, 6 / 2002- Present

Provide technical leadership; create an environment of teamwork, growth, technical expertise,

and assure the implementation of new systems and procedures that support the corporate

strategy. Senior member of the Packaging Department to drive the timely development of high

q uality, innovative packages worldwide based on customer requirements, manufacturability, and

Marketing objectives. Responsible for the packaging at six internal manufacturing locations.

Primary responsibilities are:

Initiate brainstorming to satisfy Marketing strategies. Exchange and present new ideas

/ concepts with and to Marketing and Design on a global basis

Direct and manage package development staff to insure a global thought process.

Encourage proposals of innovative packaging ideas from suppliers and other sources

worldwide, and coordinate presentations to Marketing to determine applicability.

Update the Estee Lauder Companies, Package Development staff, and Staff Vice President

on brand- related business, objectives, trends, and new product launches.

Review completeness of Marketing work requests to ensure project objectives, complexity,

and priorities have been defined and can be accomplished.

Assist Package Development staff in the vendor selection process based on Supply Base

Management guidelines, which includes supplier reduction program.

Strive for global consistency by identifying economic benefits and line image issues to the

Domestic and International Marketing groups.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Develop and maintain the Jo Malone line of personal and home fragrances, candles and skin

care.

Developed the Estee Lauder Brand packaging for moisturizers, eye care and treatment

p roducts.

Developed Designer Fragrance packages for the Aramis and Tommy Brands

2006 Clear Choice Award Winner from Glass Packaging Institute – Aramis Always

Developed and successfully Launched Christmas programs from 2002-2006.

Successfully launched Sun care 2003, 2004

Responsible for Seasonal gift sets

Oversee the Private and Professional SPA product lines

H ARTZ M OUNTAIN CORPORATION, S ECAUCUS, NJ

Director, Package Development and Engineering, 5 / 2001- 6 / 2002

Manage the Package Development and Engineering group in a lean /agile work environment.

The group oversees the development, qualification and implementation of all new primary and

secondary packaging for Hartz Mountain Corporation. Responsible for the packaging at four

internal manufacturing locations and numerous Far East manufacturing sites. Manage a staff of

ten; six Packaging Engineers, two support staff, an intern and a contract CAD designer.

Primary responsibilities are:

Insure all department goals and objectives are met.

Set strategic alliances with key component suppliers.

Experience in international markets overcoming local issues that have included local

sources, approving of components and country specific recycling programs.

Work within the department budget.

Determining packaging requirements for all new line extensions

Assist Marketing on packaging related issues

Involved with use of various packaging materials including:

Thermoformed Plastic Injection molded plastics

Extruded and blown tubes Folding cartons/set- up cartons

Foams and adhesives Foils, Films and other flexible packaging

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Redesigned, Engineered, and oversaw production for the Hartz brand small animal homes.

Worked closely with international suppliers.

2001 Petco Best Product New Packaging Award winner- Hartz Advanced Care Plus .

2002 Petco Best Product New Packaging Award winner- Infusions Groomers Best

Shampoo .

Implemented the conversion of a Desktop based, department controlled Corel 9 specification

systems to an integral /interactive web accessed specification system through close

interaction with the IT group.

Established package test method protocols for plant inspection of packaging components

p rior to production at all 4 plant locations.

Set up a training program for plant packaging personnel in the foods and non-foods areas.

This included all FDA and EPA registered product.

Engineered proprietary packaging components.

G RYPHON D EVELOPMENT INC. /BATH AND BODY WORKS, N EW YORK, NY.

Manager, Package Engineering, 11/1998- 5/2001

Engineer, qualify and implement new packaging for Bath and Body Works and Victoria’s Secret.

Primary responsibilities are:

Project Management

Project scheduling and tracking Vendor coordination

Prototyping and tracking Documentation

Solicitation of resources Field Evaluations

Determining packaging requirements for all new line extensions

Assist Marketing on packaging related issues

Involved with use of various packaging materials including:

Thermoformed Plastic Injection molded plastics

Extruded and blown tubes Folding cartons/set- up cartons

Foams and adhesives

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Develop core and promotional Lip Balm packages.

2000 New Jersey Package Executive Club Student Choice Award winner.

2000 New Jersey Package Executive Club Silver Award winner, Cosmetic & Fragrance

division and Honorable Mentioned Award winner, Personal Care division.

Engineered and launched all Bath and Body Works and Victoria’s Secret color cosmetic line

extensions and promotional items.

Engineered and launched Bath and Body Works Mothers Day 2000 product line.

Engineered Art Stuff “Back to School” and Holiday redesign. 15 custom tools.

Implemented the conversion of a Lotus Notes database to an integral /interactive

specification system through close interaction with the IT group.

Engineered proprietary packaging components.

Liaison to corporate Regulatory Affairs as it pertains to the FDA ruling on OTC cosmetic

d rugs.

H OWMEDICA INC. PFIZER H OSPITAL PRODUCTS G ROUP, RUTHERFORD, NJ.

Package Development Engineer / Senior Package Development Engineer / Project Manager, 1986-

1998

Design, qualify and implement new sterile and non-sterile packaging for the company’s rapidly

growing orthopedic implant and trauma device division. Primary responsibilities are:

Project Management

Project scheduling and tracking Legal Reviews

Prototyping and tracking Documentation

Tooling and Equipment Procurement Field Evaluations

Vendor coordination Solicitation of resources

Determining packaging requirements for all new line extensions

Assist Marketing and Field Representatives on packaging related issues

Technical Manufacturing Engineering support in areas of production and supply concerns

Involved with use of various packaging materials including:

Thermoformed Plastic Injection molded plastics

Foil Laminates Films and lidding materials

Die cut paper board Foams and adhesives

Folding cartons

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1997 SPE Critical Medical Device Package Award winner, Thermoform Division

Prepared and executed Global validation protocols for Installation, Operational, and

Performance Qualifications for a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) lines for

p olyethylene implants.

Environmental studies Waste management / recycling & alternative waste reduction.

Designed and developed a Forefoot reaming system for metatarsophalangeal fusion. A

United States Patent w as issued in May 1996.

Implemented a $260,000 cost savings through package design involving label changes,

carton redesign, primary and secondary container changes, shipper configuration changes

and scrap reduction through tighter specifications and package testing.

Implemented the conversion of manual specifications to a computer generated specification

system through close interaction with the Technical Documentation group.

Created an in-house Graphics Department which supported Package Engineering and all

other Package Operations groups with an annual cost savings of over $65,000

Designed and developed an instrument system for the implantation of plates in the cervical

spine.

Nominated for the Howmedica Presidents Award for the development of generic

instrument handles resulting in annual cost savings of $200,000.

Implemented new package designs (sterile and non-sterile), evaluated and purchased

blister, shrink film and pouching equipment.

Audited, evaluated and approved contract packagers for acceptable sites for packaging of

new introductions.

Nominated for the Howmedica Presidents Award for the development of hot stamping

p olypropylene trials with different colors to differentiate styles and sizes.

PACKAGING S YSTEMS, O RANGEBURG, NY .

Production Engineer, 1984 -1986

Responsible for design and development radio frequency sealing tools for our contract

p ackaging group.

Responsible for production scheduling and raw material procurement of plastic sheet and

roll stock.

EDUCATION

N EW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, N EWARK, NJ

Bachelors of Science-Industrial Engineering, 1982

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