Chicago, Illinois, United States
Data-driven, process-oriented individual that creates a culture of teamwork, empowerment and innovation. A broad knowledge of all functions involved in global product development and customer relationships with the capabilities to lead and manage people, programs and processes. Advocates for and fosters organizational agility, team and performance improvement. Reputation for positively impacting results and providing a positive team environment. KEY COMPETENCIES & PROFICIENCIES: • Global Cross Functional Leadership & Relationship Building • Process Oriented and Data Driven • Implements a Disciplined Approach to NPD • Product Portfolio Strategy Development • Drives Results & Execution Effectiveness • Broad Manufacturing Experience with Core Competency in Injection Molding • Supply Chain Principles • Gross Margin Growth through NPD
Consumer Branded Products including Pyrex, Corelle, Corningware, Snapware, Chicago Cutlery, Revere, and Baker's Secret. Partnered with Product Management and Product Design in the Vision and Strategic Planning for New Product Innovations. Led the Technical Management organization including Technical Portfolio Managers, Application Engineering, Structural Packaging and Regulatory Compliance.
Owner of the planning and delivery of all new programs for a contact manufacturing company that focused on Medical Devices, Electronic Enclosures, and Consumer Products. Launch teams consisted of Program Managers, Tool Engineers, Process Engineers, Material Scientists, and Application Support Engineers. Core processes including Injection Molding and Assembly.
Program Leader for Dell Computer Enclosures and Final Assemblies.
Automotive and Heavy Duty of gaskets and sealants for combustion engines. Held several technical management positions including Molding Group Technical Manager, Application Team Leader, and Process Engineering Manager. Processes included Metal Stamping, Rule Die blanking, silicone silk screening, injection molding of thermoset materials.