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The Kraft Heinz CompanyProactive SPEC Excellence & Syndication, SPEC Integrity and Cleanup
Jun. 2023Glenview, Illinois, United States
The Kraft Heinz CompanySpecification Manager
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2023Glenview, IL• Manage the specification process of product development through commercialization within systems for all Food Service businesses for US and Canada.
• Create, maintain and problem solve all product and packaging specification related needs and issues.
• Train, supervise and work with fifteen R&D developers at various stages within the product development cycle - from product/material trial to discontinuation/inactivation of finished good specification families.
• Work directly with Master Data, Production Plants, Planners/Material Managers and Suppliers via processes to ensure all information is properly documented when procuring raw materials for both product and packaging formulas. • Responsible for packaging dieline selection and graphics technical approval within the packaging graphics creation process.
• Liaison between Product Change Manager, Master Data Coordinator, Data Steward, SAP Lead and R&D team members to allow for streamlined and seamless project timeline goals and accomplishments.
Solutions Associates Consulting Inc. (SAC)Specification System Internal Project Lead
Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2011Deerfield, IL• Internal project lead for the successful integration of a new product specification system for large retail client. • Understanding client needs and accommodating change process for internal employees with the highest level of client satisfaction.
• Liaison and point person between client and software solution provider in all aspects of system implementation and enhancements to client’s specific needs.
• System administrative responsibilities including but not limited to user security set-up, vendor registration and all other glossary updates to the system.
• Responsible for training client internal users in the new specification process, solution usage and system administrative responsibilities for ongoing client usage and success.
Castle Engineering (Full-Time Contractor at Kraft Foods)Specification Specialist - Contractor
Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2014Glenview, ILPackaging Meridian Gate Keeper, Glenview, IL (2011-2012)
Research & Development Organization - Grocery, Cheese and Food Service Divisions • Responsible for tracking, grading, facilitating corrections and approval of all packaging specifications for over forty-five packaging developers.
• Creation of all packaging and product specification types for new specification system migration from legacy system.
• Provided packaging developer support, including all specification type creation and corrections, for multiple data accuracy initiatives (external audit vs. specification system, internal Master Data System vs. specification system).
• Problem solving/point person position responsible for all system generated issues, including resolving errors and specification go-live date/weight roll-up issues.
• Liaison between packaging developers and systems support staff for issue resolution when problem could not be solved within team. Product Specification Manager, Glenview, IL (2006-2010)
Product Data Management Organization-Quality Division • Managed the specification process of product development through commercialization within systems for all Enhancers, Liquid Meals, “Stove Top Stuffing,” Pasta Salads, and “South Beach” frozen entrees for the US and Canada.
• Teamed with, and supervised, employees at various stages within the product development cycle - from product/material trial to discontinuation/inactivation of specification families.
• Worked directly with production plants and suppliers to ensure all information was properly documented when procuring raw materials. • Responsible for all data entry for material specifications.
• SPARK award recipient for outstanding leadership and on-time performance.
The Kraft Foods CompanyLogistics/Specification Manager
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2005Northfield/Glenview, ILProduct Specification Manager, Glenview, IL (2003-2005)
Product Data Management Organization-Quality Division • See above. Same position filled as a contractor from 2006-2010. Packaging Associate Quality Specialist, Glenview, IL (2002-2003) Product Data Management Organization-Quality Division • Managed the assignment of tracking numbers to all packaging components within the Cheese, Meals, and Enhancer divisions.
• Resolved discrepancies with Master Data related to the assignment and maintenance of packaging tracking numbers for the Packaging, Operations, Procurement and Logistics Divisions. • Company-wide educator for Kraft specification system and overall specification processes.
• Elected team leader in several growth initiatives including: specification process best practices, system enhancements and creation of web based material code creation system linked to Master Data to automate the material code request and creation process. Logistics Services Coordinator, Northfield, IL (2001-2002)
Logistics Organization-Operations Division • Troubleshooter position within Operations that included maintaining shelf-life aging system, Direct Plant Shipment sourcing, and price list pivot table.
• Provided capacity code set up and support for Logistics Managers and SAP leads to track line volume.
• Created and maintained new and existing Inventory Bearing Location numbers on demand.
• Played a key role in the smooth transition of all Nabisco products and plant locations into the Kraft Logistics systems.
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