Todd Dehmer, CPP

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Summary of Qualifications

Strategic Technical Leader with extensive experience in the cold-chain, medical device, and consumer packaged goods industries

Proven track record in leading multiple strategic projects for major product/package launch programs and process improvements

Demonstrated success in driving innovation, achieving cost-savings, design, material testing, and ensuring regulatory compliance

Exceptional experience in managing high-performing, diverse teams

Extensive network of product and packaging material suppliers, equipment, consultants, and third-party testing facilities

Hands-on test and evaluation experience with packaging and product materials including: flexible films, thermoformed plastics, blow molded plastics, corrugated, paperboard, labels, and various packaging foam materials

Equipment Interface: VFFS for BIB, Bartelts, cartoners, automated case packing/conveying, bar sealers, impulse sealers, tray sealers, peel test equipment, label printers, Static Clean International tray cleaning stations, and various other custom equipment

Professional Experience

Peli BioThermal – Maple Grove, Minnesota & Leighton Buzzard, England

Engineering Manager, 2015 - 2023

Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of a diverse engineering department encompassing:

Manufacturing and Continuation Engineering, process improvement, and validation activities

Factory machine implementation, processes and maintenance activities

New Product innovation, design & development, qualification, and technical support services

CAD Team including change control process and master data within SAP

Laboratory management, customer testing, procedures, quality controls and ISO17025 compliance

Project Manager and leader for complex technical engineering projects, organizational development, and continuous improvement projects involving cross functional and cross divisional teams

Provided global leadership and direction to meet strategic business objectives by close collaboration with the Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, Logistics, Sales, and Marketing departments

Deployment of global cost savings, continuous improvement, quality and customer driven initiatives

De-risk the supply chain by leading technical qualification of suppliers and materials

American Medical Systems (AMS) - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Manager, Packaging Engineering and Development, 2012 - 2015

Managed a blended team of Packaging Engineering, Labeling, and Technical Writing team members, supporting new product development, productivity, process improvements, testing, cost savings, and procedural updates to meet FDA regulations

Oversaw the identification and preparation of projects and action plans, including identifying opportunities and deliverables, estimating task resourcing, identifying duration and cost, outlining risk and mitigation, and specifying approaches to ensure all technical, customer, design, and business needs were delivered upon

Allocated resources to ensure deliverables were accomplished, which included balancing resource knowledge, competency and capacity, while accommodating changing priorities and business needs

Hired, coached, and managed performance of resources. Mentor for technical resource from other departments

Worked with, educated, and collaborated with a diverse offshore resource pool for continuous “around the clock” project support

Identified, approved, and managed external partners and strategic suppliers to leverage their technical expertise and industry specific knowledge

Created and updated manufacturing processes to align with product specifications/requirements, quality standards, and compliance to internal and external standards/requirements

Sr. Packaging Engineer, 2011 - 2012

Lead Packaging Engineer on new product development team, responsible for the design and support of packaging that facilitates the safe, secure, convenient, and cost-effective delivery of products and associated processes and equipment

St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation (AFD) Division - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Sr. Packaging Engineer (Advanced Process Development Group), 2010 - 2011

Managed packaging team in support of new product development, plant trails and process validation, testing, procedural updates, productivity, and process improvements

Continuous exploration and implementation of new packaging materials and technologies for optimized performance, price, and sustainability

Identified and reduced packaging material redundancies throughout AFD to streamline supply chain activities by applying lean manufacturing principles and move to sustainable materials

Sr. Packaging Engineer, 2007 - 2010

Facilitated ideation and execution with customers, Marketing, Operations, Logistics, Quality, R&D, Continuous Improvement, Regulatory, Clinical, and external vendors to balance aesthetics, function, and technical feasibility of new and existing package designs

Led team in charge of managing all packaging related assessments, characterizations, equipment cost justification and qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ), test method validations, and process validation for all sterile packaging production lines

Led the AFD Division in re-branding all packaging with new logo/artwork

Packaging Engineer II, Diag and Atrial Fibrillation Division, 2004 – 2007

Became first full time Packaging Engineer for SJM which led to increased productivity for new product development programs, innovation, continuous improvement, and multiple packaging cost savings

Drove multifunctional resourcing, budgeting, key customer deliverables, and prioritization decisions of various functions, as an interim Program Manager for 12 months to commercialize a new medical device product

Developed custom packaging systems from concept through commercialization

Wrote Packaging Specifications for package shelf-life testing, functional testing, strength testing, and integrity testing to meet FDA and ISO requirements

International Multifoods Corporation - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Packaging Engineer II, 2003 - 2004

Identified, developed, specified, tested, qualified, and implemented packaging solutions for new and existing consumer products for Pillsbury, Hungry Jack, Martha White, and Farmhouse product lines

Led the development of folding cartons, rigid plastics, printed/laminated film, and corrugated displays

Delivered cost-effective packaging solutions working with Operations, Finance, Logistics, Marketing, Purchasing, Quality, and outside vendors

Identified causes and drove initiatives to reducing damage complaints with customers

DDL, Inc. - Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Packaging Engineer/Project Manager, 1998 - 2003

Managed entire projects in which responsibilities included establishing timelines, coordinating job responsibilities, implementing diverse test practices, analyzing results, and generating packaging related documentation including test plans, protocols, and reports

Utilized package design knowledge when advising customers on how to achieve zero or minimal damage during shipment for various packaging structures and materials

Education

University of Wisconsin – Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science - Major: Industrial Technology - Concentration: Packaging

Certifications

Lifetime Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) by IoPP (Institute of Packaging Professionals)

CMII Basics Certification (CMIIB) by National American University & CMII Research Institute

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