Claude Loosli

Packaging Manager at Nestlé

Ittigen, Berne, Switzerland

About

I am a Packaging Manager with a well-established track record of driving innovation and sustainability in packaging solutions for the food industry. My career is characterized by significant accomplishments in project management, process optimization, and team leadership. Notable activities include: - Leading cross-functional teams in the development and successful in-store testing of a reusable packaging solution, achieving positive consumer feedback and alignment with sustainability goals. - Spearheading the design and implementation of a sustainable aseptic sachet-filling technology, enhancing affordability and environmental impact. - Pioneering the technical development and deployment of sustainable paper packaging alternatives for Nestlé dairy facilities. - Establishing and overseeing the "Liquid in Can" technical platform, driving substantial cost savings, increased factory capacity, and standardization. - Conducting rigorous due diligence to validate emerging technologies and packaging solutions, ensuring they meet stringent quality and sustainability standards. - Successfully managing complex capital investment projects for packaging equipment, contributing to cost-effective project completion and commissioning. My educational background, including a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Production Management, coupled with a PMP certification, underscores my commitment to excellence in project management. I am a professional proficient in multiple languages, well-versed in networking, and passionate about driving sustainability and innovation within the packaging industry.

Experience

  • Nestlé (14 yrs 8 mos)
    • Department Manager Packaging Sciences
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland · On-site
      Present

    • Senior Packaging Engineer
      Apr 2021 - Sep 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Packaging Engineer
      Jul 2018 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Project Engineer Manager
      Jan 2015 - Jul 2018 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Engineering Specialist
      Mar 2012 - Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Intern at Nestlé
    Feb 2011 - Oct 2011 · 9 mos

  • Intern at Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève
    Oct 2010 - Feb 2011 · 5 mos