Project Engineer / Packaging Engineer

Diane M. Kane

relocating to Morrisville, NC

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Packaging Engineer: Demonstrated knowledge of packaging design, materials and testing functions.

Product Manager: Research, test and recommend components to maintain product quality and reduce costs.

Project Manager: Successful record in facilitating large scale projects from concept to completion.

Purchasing Manager: Proven ability to research new suppliers and establish beneficial relationships.

Supervisor: Able to lead various teams, staff, and suppliers in meeting organizational and task objectives.

Communications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Carolina Biological Supply Co., Burlington, NC 2011 - present

Curriculum Product Manager

Partner with product developers to source components, write specifications and compile bill of materials for new and revised science curriculum kits to meet introductory timelines or increase current product line performance.

Interact with marketing, publications and purchasing departments to coordinate and create new and updated curriculum print materials while working to maintain/build relationships with print suppliers.

Work with sales and production to develop product forecasts and communicate related packaging instructions.

Review and develop action plans for first production to meet marketing initiatives and new product launch.

Evaluate new and existing components to identify problems and/or areas for cost savings opportunities.

Participating member of the Emerging Leaders Program.

Frey Scientific (a product line of School Specialty, Inc.), Mansfield, OH 2008 - 2010

Project Manager / Lab Planning Specialist

Managed external vendors and contractors toward completion of new or updated installations of science labs in middle schools and high schools located throughout the country. Project costs averaged $200,000 - $1 million per lab assignment.

Created project timelines and benchmarks, ordered all materials through approved and newly sourced vendors, and recruited local and regional installers to meet contract deadlines.

Communicated with both outside stakeholders and service providers to confirm that viable timelines for renovations and installations were understood and agreed upon.

Expedited purchase orders, resolved invoice discrepancies, and communicated status changes and plans to key project personnel as necessary.

BrassPack Packing Supply Co., Mansfield, OH 2002 - 2005

Purchasing Manager

Managed a $3.5 M purchasing budget on thousands of packing supply materials while improving the costs, delivery time, and service from multiple supply sources.

Maintained an Excel spreadsheet and internal Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system that tracked sales, usage, and inventory stock levels.

Prepared needs assessment reports that recommended both future supply purchases as well as limits on other product purchases.

Jimmy Dean Foods (a division of Sara Lee Corporation), Cordova, TN 1998 - 1999

Packaging Buyer, Supply Chain Department

Oversaw the packaging materials budget and sourced national and international suppliers for all corrugated containers, folding cartons, labels and trays. Annual department budget was $8 million.

Developed innovative and reliable alternative materials and packaging methods to improve packaging, processes, and provide cost reduction solutions.

Monitored quality standards of both materials and suppliers in accordance with established quality and performance requirements.

Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Memphis, TN 1993 - 1998

Senior Packaging Engineer

Coordinated and developed new and revised packaging components and specifications for international and domestic production sites from conceptual phase to production.

Supported internal teams with design and implementation of promotional/value added packaging concepts for POP. Developed and presented project costs to support the packaging requests.

Worked with planning and scheduling departments to ensure timely completion and budget adherence of projects. Provided line trials, templates, artwork, bill of materials, and component specifications to meet the project guidelines.

Worked closely with purchasing and quality control departments on the qualification and certification of new suppliers, materials, and processes.

Lever Brothers Company, Owens Mills, MD 1992 - 1993

Senior Packaging Engineer

Performed various test methods (ink rubs, MVTR, stack and compression tests) and line trials to investigate feasibility of new packaging ideas while reducing costs of packaging processes.

Reviewed packaging issues and updated component specifications, bill of materials and pallet patterns.

Fisons Corporation, Rochester, NY 1985 - 1992

Manager, Package Development, 1991-1992

Supervisor, Package Development, 1990-1991

Package Development Engineer, 1985-1990

Utilized packaging suppliers from overseas and worked closely with purchasing department to maintain vendor base and knowledge of industry innovations.

Supported manufacturing and production departments by providing ongoing floor support and trouble-shooting for new and existing product packaging.

Provided input to site engineers in evaluating and implementing value improvements to achieve optimum use of facilities, resources, and new packaging equipment.

Oversaw the development and improvement of package component specifications while demonstrating expertise in packaging materials and processes.

Diamond Packaging, Rochester, NY 1983 - 1985

Package Designer

Recommended alternative designs to customers that would reduce costs while retaining product integrity.

Reduced production time by supporting internal artwork and external proofing timelines.

Worked effectively with customers to satisfy their package design requests within the cost parameters of the packaging project.

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Open Office, TOPS/CAPE, Oracle project modules, JD Edwards, MAPICS ERP program

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

St. Peter’s High School, Mansfield, OH 2006 - 2011

Assistant Athletic Director

Scheduled and maintained rosters for 18 Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) sanctioned sports.

Kept school officials, coaches, students, parents, and media informed on all athletic events.

Secured transportation, officials, volunteers, and equipment for the high school’s sporting events.

EDUCATION

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, 1983

Bachelor of Science: Major - Packaging Science, Minor - Graphic Arts Printing

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