Francesca Hein

Packaging Engineer

Greater Cleveland

About

Experience

  • Senior Packaging Specialist at Nestlé
    Aug 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

  • The Timken Company (North Canton, OH)
    • Principal Packaging Engineer
      Apr 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Principal Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Analyst
      Jul 2017 - Apr 2018 · 10 mos

    • Sr. Packaging Engineer
      Mar 2015 - Jul 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      • Provide packaging support for new product launches that includes design and specification of new packaging, publication of standards, and communication with manufacturing plants on new process • Conduct packaging audits of manufacturing plants for compliance to corporate packaging standards • Implemented layered process audits for increased plant focus on packaging materials and processes • Support global packaging activities through communication with regional packaging coordinators • Troubleshoot quality events related to packaging • Support acceptance testing of new materials

  • General Mills (5 yrs 8 mos)
    • Sr. Engineer I - Maintenance Craft Skills Development
      Dec 2013 - Mar 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Developed strategy for loss based maintenance training to build the knowledge base of plant mechanics • Analyzed high spend and high usage components to highlight opportunities • Developed current and future state job task analysis documents for mechanic

    • Sr. Engineer I - Manufacturing Data
      Nov 2010 - Dec 2013 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      • Provided manufacturing support for all plant locations that utilize internal system for tracking manufacturing and quality data • Ensured manufacturing data accuracy that allows for decisions regarding capacity planning, capital spending, and supporting continuous improvement efforts • Managed $375,000 capital project to implement new functionalities to manufacturing data system • Prioritized system needs and enhancements to support continuous improvement activities • Administered training to new engineers on system use • Served as a liaison between the Operations, Continuous Improvement, and Controls and Information Systems groups

    • Packaging Systems Engineer II
      Aug 2009 - Nov 2010 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Conducted packaging trials to validate the ability of materials to successfully run on the production line • Worked with suppliers on feasibility and implementation of cost savings projects • Supported operations to drive line efficiency and decrease waste in the process • Trained employees on using continuous improvement tools to identify and resolve losses • Served as a technical expert for capital projects • Timed and tracked maximum throughputs for systems in order to capture accurate system performance

  • Area Manager II at Amazon
    Oct 2008 - Jul 2009 · 10 mos

    • Supervised teams of 20 up to 120 warehouse associates during the peak holiday season • Managed shipping department of fulfillment center

  • Operations Resource at Frito Lay
    Jun 2007 - Oct 2008 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Supervised 35-40 machine operators, packers, and general laborers in a manufacturing facility • Monitored line efficiencies and packaging waste • Mentored quality and safety programs to standardize and improve current procedures • Team leader for 1st shift autonomous maintenance team • Responsible for labor and ingredient efficiency • Participated in the installation project for a new oven to increase throughputs for tortilla chips