MALI MARVIN

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PACKAGING SOLUTION PROVIDER

A driven and accomplished technical packaging solution leader with a proven track record in identifying opportunities, creating packaging solutions, and developing optimal materials, systems and processes from concept development to commercialization to increase revenue, decrease cost, enhance the brand, and relentlessly drive innovation and continuous improvement for sustainable business growth.

SKILLS

Packaging development & commercialization Lean Six Sigma manufacturing Cost & waste reduction & continuous improvement Strategy & execution FDA & EPA regulatory compliance Risk mitigation Project management Product development Quality control & productivity enhancement Problem solving System & process improvement Team Building Supply chain optimization Design for manufacturability Cost, scope, risk, P & L management Customer & supplier partnership building Cross-functional collaboration Conflict resolution Best practice standardization Communication Training Packaging specification & trial validation

COMPETENCY

A problem solver. Results-oriented and customer-focused. Keen in understanding customer's headaches, needs, and objectives. Strong capability in identifying opportunities, establish strategy and leading teams to develop, validate, and implement solutions to accelerate new product commercialization.

A collaborator. Skilled in partnership building with design, engineering, suppliers/procurement, manufacturers, R & D, marketing, sales, and managing emerging technology exploration. Effective in team building, communication, and cross-functional collaboration to improve productivity, minimize risk, and optimize the supply chain.

An innovation solution leader. Experienced in innovation methodologies and design thinking. Ability to lead complex technical projects, resolve conflict and provide speedy packaging solutions with new Lean Startup methodology for in-time commercialization.

An influential leader, think beyond, and effective in project management and execution. Thrive in uncertain environment, take challenges as opportunities to improve and innovate.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Awarded WestRock Insight-Design-Technology-Enterprise Packaging Solutions Innovation Excellence Award (2017) for providing a nationally known CPG brand a commercialized value-adding packaging solution with high margin.

Awarded RockTenn Technology-Design-Insight Packaging Innovation Excellence Award (2015) for creating and commercializing a high margin packaging solution for a renowned customer.

Presented “ Ensure Food Safety and Packaging Functionality of High Speed Inline Digital Printing” – Scientific Advances and Challenges in Safety Evaluation of Food Packaging Materials (International Life Science Institute/ILSI North America 2019 Food Packaging Conference: April, 2019)

QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

MBA ( Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota)

Master of Science in Synthetic Organic Chemistry ( North Dakota State University)

Six Sigma Black Belt

Project Management Scrum /Agile Master

EXPERIENCE:

Packaging Solutions Innovation Manager, WestRock Company Aug. 2016 – Oct. 2019

Led, developed, and executed new packaging development & supply chain optimization with improved quality, throughput, and operation efficiency, achieved commercialization, met targeted deadlines, deliverables, FDA & EPA specifications and generated multi-million dollar sales. Provided technical and operational guidance in regulated packaging development & commercialization.

Kept abreast of new technology trends; exploited packaging development opportunities with emerging technologies. Partnered closely with customers, designers, engineers, suppliers, and manufacturers to identify new opportunities, developed packaging solutions through technical innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and supply chain optimization that meet quality, compliance, timing, and cost requirements.

Created and implemented a novel high speed inline digital printing solution from design to production within 8 months by creative problem solving, leveraging resources, and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Barrier Platform Lead, Packaging Innovation Manager, WestRock July 2015 - Aug. 2016

Led R & D food and beverage barrier packaging development platform to strategize and provide sustainable packaging solutions to accelerate innovation commercialization.

Led selection of packaging materials, design, and process to balance functionality, cost, safety, FDA compliance, and manufacturability to optimize packaging product solutions, ensure quality, minimize risk, and strategically support customers’ needs and targeted end-use segments.

Technical Service & Packaging Material Solutions Manager, RockTenn Jan. 2013-July 2015

Utilized packaging R & D capabilities, manufacturing feasibility, and risk assessment as key components to lead, manage, and create packaging solutions, ensure alignment and best utilization of packaging materials, machinery and process resources and capabilities for ensure safety, on-time and on budget delivery, overall packaging product and process optimization and new product launching.

Led cross-functional and cross-divisional collaboration to optimize supply chains and prioritize for timely product delivery. Managed and provided dynamic and continuous technical support from lab testing, validation, improvement, and optimization to commercialization to ensure success and drive growth.

Instrumental in resolving customer complaints, legal risk mitigation, and salvaging suspect products.

Led the Six Sigma cost-saving project for 25 machinery optimizations in 8 folding carton plants that led to increased vacuum force, reduced evacuation time, decreased numbers of stops, and improved OEE of 5-10% by new material, mechanical improvement, vacuum upgrade, and optimization.

Packaging R & D and Technical Service Manager, RockTenn Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2013

Led & managed packaging development R & D and technical service group to support paper mills, folding carton plants, and corrugated manufacturing operations for quality & productivity improvement, cost savings initiatives (for product, process, storage, and transportation etc.) and new product launch.

Led three Chemists and one Senior Technologist to conduct troubleshooting related to inks, coatings, films, adhesives, board, carton and corrugated products. Led & managed FFU evaluations, sensory testing, new material & technology exploration, best practice standardization, machinery productivity improvement, trial validation, post-trial testing, and technical support from design to production.

Packaging Technical Center R & D Laboratory Manager, RockTenn Jan. 2006- Jan.2010

Led & managed packaging R & D and technical service activities and prioritization to ensure products meet the specified functionality, safety, compliance requirements, cost, risk, sustainability, and manufacture objectives. Planed & implemented testing equipment maintenance & acquisition strategy.

Led & managed Tech Center Lab’s operation, budgeting, instruments upgrade, and reconfiguration of the lab setting to be more conducive for testing and customer demonstration to promote the R & D values.

Product Development R & D Chemist, RockTenn Company Jan. 2001- Jan. 2006

Provided analytical and technical service for product development and packaging deficiency resolutions.

Established sensory, VOC and FFU testing protocols, optimized packaging testing procedures and specifications for raw material screening, quality performance testing, packaging reject investigation, and functionality evaluations. Supervised and trained technicians and interns in conducting chemical analysis and packaging technical support.

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