Packaging Engineer/Program Management

Summary

Implementation of total Packaging Systems from cradle to grave. Managed the incorporation of containers into manufacturing facilities with an emphasis on financial, logistical, automation and line layout efficiency.

Career Highlights

• Created and implemented a plan at Marion Stamping to complete nearly 9,000 racks in 36 weeks while saving costs by introducing a cost effective dunnage material replacement and problem solving solutions to onsite issues.

• Able to remit approximately $2.4M in program funding due to cost avoidances, cost savings measures, and searching for unused funding from multiple programs.

• Implemented a cost avoidance of $653,400 by discovering and utilizing containers from a de-rated program and allocating them to an upcoming new program.

• Completed sixty projects in seven months at CAMI Automotive that were previously considered to be six months behind schedule. The projects were completed on time, two months prior to launch, with minimal issues.

Experience

General Motors - Global Supply Chain-Containerization – Aerotek Warren, MI

Program Management Liaison: Apr ’07 - Apr ‘09

• Completed the GMT900 Tillsonburg/Venezuela container implementation and launch requirement for 17 projects in 22 weeks. $1.7M was projected to support production. Overall actual cost was $1.1M resulting in cost savings of $600,000 to be remitted back to the program.

• Seamlessly took over responsibility for the GMX627, launching flawlessly without issue, within program timing. Finalized all funding issues, and came in at $2.1M under budget. Job responsibilities included coordinate and implement resolutions for container launch issues.

• Complied with GM procedure/protocol on packaging development through concept, prototype and production for GMT900 MCE and additional support for the existing GMT900 Pick Up truck program.

Modern Engineering Rochester Hills, MI

Packaging Project Manager: Feb ’05 – Jan ‘07

• Performed long lead investigation for the Daimler Chrysler 2009 Dodge Ram program by completing container cost studies and part evaluation.

• Spent 8 months on site at CAMI Automotive in Ingersoll, Ontario

o Performed as a Specialized Packaging Engineer on the GMT193-2007 Suzuki Program Launch.

o Implemented new packaging designs for 65 commodities, that best-fit CAMI lean automotive processes and procedures. Introduced newly designed sequencing packaging while supporting part integrity and line layouts/processes.

o Interfaced with robotics, automation and lift assists in manufacturing sites, conduct container tests, emphasizing in build tolerances, and completing the line-side for vehicle launch efficiently. Experience with design development of materials such as HDPE, Urethane, plastic corrugated, Injection Molded/Blow Molded designs and Steel assembly.

o Experience with AGV and indexing equipment and how it interacts with packaging and with the assembly line presentation in CAMI’s manufacturing plant.

• Consulted for Keystone Automotive to assist with the packaging development.

o Coordinated design and implementation of prototype shuttle containers to comply with the customer’s processes and testing standards.

o Completed “Packaging Initiative” designs, developed to improve part quality and reduce part damage.

General Motors - Global Supply Chain-Containerization – HRU Pontiac, MI

Program Manager: Nov ’01 – Feb ‘05

• Responsible for all GM Purchase Request/Bidding Quote process to rack fabricators.

• Engineered and implemented new concepts for Body Shop and General Assembly racks for future programs, complying with GM standards and procedures for proper handling, line presentation and ergonomics.

• Conducted White Rack/First Article reviews.

• Developed specialized dollies, turntables and lift tables to present product to the manufacturing line.

• Provided container cost estimates, developed program plans, forecasted investment/budget, identified system sizes, and conducted/coordinated logistics studies for multiple programs.

• Followed and presented procedure protocols such as pre-evaluation of container design, container concept/sample buyoffs and design implementation of containers.

• Reviewed and evaluated Tier 1 bidding proposals for an outsourcing containerization management team for General Motors Containerization.

Engineering Services Group Southfield, MI

Consulting Packaging Engineer: May’00 – Nov ‘01

• Lead project meetings directly with Daimler Chrysler personnel, in accordance with ESG’s meeting protocol procedures.

• Provided on-site plant support to assist with container implementation.

• Managed project assignments including installation, fabrication and start-up support for the implementation of containers throughout multiple platforms and maintained job files for assigned tasks.

• Performed container/packaging densities studies, container system day evaluations, cost analysis studies and conducted ergonomic analyses.

Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson Raritan, NJ

Packaging Engineer - Intern

• Conducted machine trials, wrote/revised specifications, ran CAPE applications (pallet pattern), updated DCS (specification system), performed packaging qualification tests, and provided support to engineers for the packaging development of well known products such as “Clean & Clear”.

• Maintained packaging requirements when introducing new and innovative concepts while validating with Ortho-McNeil manufacturing standards for Form-Fill Thermoforming and blister packaging.

• Completed cost saving projects:

o Created secondary bulk packaging - $100,000 cost savings,

o Eliminated carton material - $50,000 cost savings.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PACKAGING, Graduated 5/00

Awarded from the top-ranked School of Packaging

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Secondary Emphasis: Advanced Calculus/Engineering

Additional training – Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Oakland Community College

Computer Skills

Experienced in AutoCAD, Preliminary experience in UniGraphics, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Exchange, WordPerfect and Lotus Notes, and the Internet; Proficient in Visual BASIC for DOS; Advanced knowledge of Excel, CAPE ’99, and DCS.

Willing to Travel / Relocate

References Available Upon Request

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