Manager, Packaging and Freight Optimization Engineer

Hui min S. Wu

*** ***** **. **********, ** *****

973-***-**** **********@*****.***

Manager of Packaging and Freight optimization Engineer

Technically-sophisticated Packaging and Freight Optimization Engineer with 8+ years of experience in packaging optimization, freight optimization and innovation for various products. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of packaging fundamentals, process enhancement, and development while managing multiple projects from initiation to completion. Maintains focus on achieving objective while implementing new concepts under engineering, research, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications/Expertise:

Project Management

Specification Management

Vendor Management

Data Analysis

Process Implementation

ASTM and ISTA Testing

Package and Product Design

Business Process improvement

Fluent in Chinese

Technical Skills:

ArtiosCAD

SoildWorks

MATLAB

MaxLoad Pro

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

TOPS Pro

Cape Pack

Microsoft Office

SAP

Kongsberg Cutting table

3D Printer

Professional Experience

The Children’s Place, Secaucus, NJ 2018 – 2020

Manager, Packaging and Freight Optimization Engineer

Engage with internal global partners, external global manufacturers and supply chain teams to determine the most optimal cost efficient methods. These methods usually include extensive analysis to minimize both packaging and labor costs through design, materials, assembly and carton optimization.

Achieve $2M+ of annual savings on freight by optimizing container utilization and reducing 200+ containers annually.

Facilitate the communication between the Distribution Center and business stakeholders to improve efficiencies and productivity.

Assist Quality team with identifying root causes of packaging and transportation issues and potential solutions.

Design, develop and validate package components and packaging processes.

Reduce packaging waste and increase line efficiencies by identifying potential cost saving opportunities.

Develop and oversee packaging specifications and packaging testing procedures.

Partner with cross-functional /cross-regional teams to deliver packaging improvements in a timely manner.

Collaborate with Reliability and Quality teams to ensure that solutions meet product protection, package integrity goals and are compliant with regulatory requirements.

Horizon Group USA, Warren, NJ 2015 – 2018

Packaging Engineer

Managed package development and handled project management activities to assured timely and cost-effective new product launches, promotions, and maintenance of basic business activities.

Developed and managed packaging specifications and transit test procedures.

Interfaced with Distribution Center to resolve issues and implement solutions for production delays and product shipment.

Drove continuous process improvements in freight optimization project to cut down on costs.

Identified the most advantageous cost methodologies to bolster warehouse shipping efficiencies for the ecommerce business.

Collaborated with the QA team to identify appropriate performance requirements. Conducted packaging compatibility, in-use/in-transit, line trials, and other testing to ensure formula compatibility, a positive consumer user experience, and to meet and exceed regulatory and legal requirements.

Communicated regularly with external and internal stakeholders to ensure project timelines/milestone are met.

Investigated and executed corrective/preventive action for ongoing manufacturing processes.

Ensured all projects are held accountable to meet their environmental sustainability requirements respectively and delivered within the established timeframe.

Newell Rubbermaid Hardware Division/Piedmont Hardware Brands, Mooresville, NC 2013 – 2015

Associate Packaging and Product Engineer

Primary responsibilities included specification management and approving all level of product packaging both domestic and global locations.

Provided supports to the hardware business and continued to assist with packaging and product designs for line reviews, new products, and promotions for retails and clients including K-Mart Corp. and Wal-Mart Inc.

Designed, evaluated, and implemented new product packaging from the conceptual through production while identifying and correcting cost of all risks and addressing product initiatives.

Generated product prototypes and performed evaluation based on internal and external feedbacks. Ensured all new products product meet all fit, function, and quality requirements within set cost and time objectives.

Provided packaging assistance to other brands and subsidiaries while engaging with various departments including marketing, industrial design, sourcing, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Led and supported trials with suppliers at plant locations to establish manufacturing procedures and offer approval before mass production.

Dimensional Merchandising, Inc., Wharton, NJ 2012 – 2013

Associate Packaging Engineer

Conducted line trials for approaching jobs to establish necessary steps and build parameters for each startup from trial reports.

Composed product specification data sheets and collaborated with Quality Assurance to implemented procedures and assembly instructions for the production floor.

Worked with the Purchasing Department to price, quote, and size, primary and secondary components for both completed turnkey projects and contract services required by clients.

Developed and conducted on-going work on a sustainability plan in packaging to reduce the amount of plastic/paperboard being used, including running line tests to develop parameters and ranges to determine best sealing temperature, dwell time, and pressure for blistering on a face seal card, all aimed at switching from PVC to variations of PET in packaging.

DDL Inc. Package, Product & Materials Testing Labs, Edison, NJ 2011 – 2012

Packaging Engineer Intern

Composed and performed packaging test protocols, while documenting results and analyzing data.

Gained a working knowledge of ASTM & ISTA test procedures applied to pharmaceutical, CPG and food packaging.

Effectively ran packaging lab equipment while maintaining lab safety standards and lab organization.

Education

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

Master of Science, Packaging Engineering September 2014 – December 2018

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering September 2007 – May 2012

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