Professional Summary:

Seasoned Packaging Engineer with more than four years of experience in the pharmaceutical and food packaging industry seeking Packaging Engineer position at Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc. Proven track record of packaging design and development, project management, material specifications, continuous improvement, innovation research, technical packaging knowledge, and packaging equipment.

Qualifications:

Four years of experience in packaging development process and manufacturing.

Thorough knowledge of packaging design, material specifications, R&D, and packaging equipment.

In-depth experience in ISTA, ASTM, FDA standards, and packaging verification and validation process.

Four years of experience in CPG technical die lines (flexible and rigid film, paperboard, and corrugate).

Extensive experience in AutoCAD, ArtiosCAD, Illustrator, CAPE, TOPs, and artwork management.

Excellent research, communication, organizational and project management skills.

Six years of experience in Six Sigma, Lean, and leading continuous improvement projects.

Proven history of working effectively with internal / external customers, suppliers and vendors.

Engineering Experience:

Aprecia Pharmaceuticals (Sept 2019 – Sept 2020) Cincinnati, OH

Validation Engineer-

Sought out by other engineers in troubleshooting flexible packaging equipment problems.

Authored protocols of manufacturing and packaging equipment for a GMP environment.

Verified cGMP critical equipment upgrades of multi-million-dollar transferred equipment.

Procured all adjoining equipment and documentation in support of new manufacturing line.

Real Staffing (Apr 2019 -May 2019 Contract) Cincinnati, OH

Packaging Engineer Lead-

Assisted project manager in developing scope of project with very complex timing parameters.

Participated in Kaizen event identifying multiple packaging cost saving possibilities.

Researched and organized product code information into an extensive project file and tracker.

AstraZeneca PLC. (Feb 2017 -Apr 2019) Cincinnati, OH

Process Engineer-

Effectively communicated with marketing, manufacturing, and graphics team to develop packaging specification die lines for new product lines.

Coordinated rapid prototype testing and line trials for new and modified packaging designs.

Utilized highly technical knowledge of various packaging materials to resolve non-conforming material induced problems leading to cost saving of $625,000 per year.

Provided packaging equipment (thermoformers, labelers, cartoners, case formers, case packers, check weighers) troubleshooting in support of multiple production lines.

Investigated and resolved packaging related problems and complaints affiliated with manufacturing, logistical, and distribution channels.

Verified and presented need for procurement of new packaging and manufacturing equipment.

Authored validation protocols of new packaging equipment critical to new product launches.

Sought out as subject matter expert in packaging design and material selection.

Mammotome Medical Products Inc. (Aug 2016 -Dec 2016 Contract) Cincinnati, OH

Packaging Engineer-

Managed Global level artwork labeling change with cross-functional team and manufacturing.

Resolved conformance problems through effective communication with materials supplier.

Lead approval process of secondary packaging supplier affecting 75% of all products.

University of Wisconsin Stout (Aug 2015 -Aug 2016, Oct 2014 – May 2015) Menomonie, WI

Maintenance Technician-

Lead and motivated team of student workers in carpentry projects with “0” injuries.

Performed routine maintenance on college dormitories.

Viracon Inc. (May 2015 -Aug 2015 Internship) Owatonna, MN

Packaging Intern-

Validated new packaging material with cost savings of $915,000 per year.

Conducted line trial performance testing of internal process packaging materials.

Managed 2 projects including research, verification, and validation.

Bosch (Jan 2014 - Oct 2014 Contract) Shell Lake, WI

Mechanical Engineer / Packaging Engineer-

Effectively communicated with customer’s manufacturing and marketing teams in establishing packaging and packaging equipment critical requirements.

Designed and validated VFFS packaging equipment with proposed materials and process exceeding FDA 21 CFR regulations and customer expectations.

Finalized design and entered BOM into SAP system.

Education:

University of Wisconsin Stout

Bachelor of Science – Packaging Engineer- May 2016 (GPA 3.36)

Bachelor of Arts- Industrial Design- May 2003 (GPA 3.0)

Military Experience:

US Marine Corps, Squad Leader (Sept 1992- Sept 1996)

Wisconsin National Guard, Infantry Platoon Sergeant (Dec 1996- Sep 2015)

Awarded (2) Army Commendation Medal for leadership during multiple “significant acts”.

Lead 40 soldiers in day to day tasks and high-risk situations throughout 2 Iraq deployments.

Four Military Academy courses (1 course – Honor Graduate).

Willing to travel

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