David Gnadt
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
To obtain a career enhancing position that will expand packaging and quality background and allow for advancement based on achievement of company objectives.
Over thirty years of continually increasing levels of responsibility in people management, project implementation, design, new package introductions, innovative thinking, supplier quality and market quality excellence. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with top management, R&D, Quality, and external partners to drive new packaging, improved quality initiatives and influencing new ways of thinking across the business.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Director – Packaging – Supply Chain Innovations
Molson Coors
11.2019 - Current
- Currently manage a Packaging team of 16 individuals to deliver Sustainability, Innovation, Cost Savings initiatives, Packaging Process improvements and CAPEX requirements within Supply Chain
- Oversee all aspects of Packaging and Dispense Development within R&D
- Deliver Packaging Cost Savings against Supply Chain goals along with Pipeline opportunities for two year overall plan
- Lead Packaging Sustainability Team to achieve Molson Coors 2025 Imprint Goals, Develop 2030 Packaging Sustainability Goals
- Present to Supply Chain Executive Leadership on all aspects of Packaging, including Sustainability, Pipeline Innovation, Brewery Efficiency Improvements and CAPEX for new capability building
- Deliver new Innovations, Technologies with the Tech Enabler program that focuses on 3–5 year vision of packaging within Molson Coors.
Senior Manager – Supplier Quality & Market Quality Excellence – Integrated Supply Chain
MillerCoors
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Managed six direct reports that encompass both Packaging and Brewing materials, Trade and Distributor Quality, and direct Quality Improvement activities and assure incoming materials and in market quality meet Molson Coors standards while being First Choice for Customers and Consumers
- Strategic evaluation of streamlined supplier quality tools, processes, and systems to evolve to next level of quality management
- Drive Audit compliance focusing on High/Medium/Low risk materials and Distributor performance
- Weekly and monthly reports, quarterly scorecards are generated to highlight supplier performance, quality trends, root cause analysis completion and focused improvement activities
- Assure all activities are following Molson Coors standards
- Lead indirectly Distributor Quality Specialists/Trade Quality Specialists to influence improved quality throughout distributor network
- Trend brewery opportunities with bi-monthly meetings with DQS’s/TQS’s
- Update Executive Senior Leadership quarterly on quality improvement activities in both Supplier and Trade Quality.
Manager – Packaging Innovation and Development, Integrated Supply Chain
MillerCoors
07.2011 - 01.2017
- Managed five engineers, one contractor and two interns to implement packaging innovations, cost savings and process improvements across nine MillerCoors manufacturing locations
- Recent packaging innovations include large format bottles converting from glass to PET, including in-house blow molding and Coors Banquet Stubby bottle launch that has increased sales 5.8% in 2014
- Several packaging innovations included Miller Lite Punch Top End, Miller Lite Iconic bottle, Coco Breve, EVS End for Coors Light and Miller Lite White Packaging with UV protection
- Cost savings successes and implementations include light weighted 12- and 16-ounce cans, reductions in tray heights, carton caliper reductions, and over $20MM savings from a 204 End to a 202 CDL End on Coors Light
- Responsible for the new $1.3MM Packaging Innovation and Development Lab that was opened in July 2012 and expanded in 2013
- Procured over $500M in prototyping equipment, including 3D printer, 3D Scanner, Kongsberg Sample Table and Lansmont Vibration Table
- Led cross functional team on Package Gluing Integrity and improving current processes to reduce Distributor and Consumer complaints, over a 30% reduction in complaints from 2013 to 2014.
Principal Packaging Development Engineer – Packaging Division
MillerCoors
10.2008 - 07.2011
- Responsibilities include taking new packaging concepts and delivering them to consumers through brewery implementation and into retail
- Lead Packaging Engineer on the development of the Home Draft package from 2009 to 2012
- This included multiple packaging components that would allow consumers to experience Home Draft in their homes for up to 30 days
- Continuous improvements to the functionality in dispensing, carton strength and cost savings were tested and implemented
- Lead and coordinated the technical discussions with our China supplier for dispensers, including leading the weekly technical call
- Lead the Distributor inspections for 15 months during 2009 and 2010 to ensure packaging quality standards were met
- Provided larger team project updates bi-weekly in 2010 to help communicate packaging improvements and progress
- Responsible for the Packaging Internship program developed with Wisconsin-Stout and Michigan State
- This includes attending Career Fairs, interviewing and setting goals for Packaging Intern
- Responsible from October 2008 to January 2016.
Structural Packaging Development Manager – Packaging Division
Miller Brewing Company /SAB Miller
09.2006 - 10.2008
- Responsible for all innovative packaging development and market launches
- This included brands like Miller Lite, Miller Genuine Draft, Miller High Life and Miller Chill
- Interacted daily with Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Management, Distributors, Suppliers and breweries to implement innovative primary and secondary packaging that provided consumer benefits and differentiation from competition
- Led the packaging development of new packaging forms including Aluminum Pint, Peel N Reveal Technology, impact extruded aluminum bottle and Thermochromatic shrink sleeves
- Lead Packaging Development Manager on MGD International packaging projects with breweries in Russia, Turkey, Italy, Ireland and the U.K
- Traveled to Europe for International support and brewery visits
- Implemented new bottle designs in all international contract breweries and guided Russia on MGD shrink sleeve project
- Contacted 17 suppliers to visit Milwaukee and present latest technologies and innovations in 2007 to Marketing, Packaging Engineering, Procurement and Project Management.
Principal Packaging Engineer – Laundry Care/Home Care
The Dial Corporation/A Henkel Company
11.1998 - 09.2006
- Had responsibility for all packaging projects related to the Laundry Care and Home Care Business Unit, approximately $900 MM in sales over several brands and forms
- Proactively partnered with Marketing, Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, and Procurement to provide leadership and technical viewpoint on new and existing packaging changes
- Interacted with suppliers to provide cost effective packaging materials and new technologies that allowed competitive advantage in the marketplace
- Lead Packaging Engineer on Right Guard acquisition from Gillette
- This included interaction with Gillette on transition of specifications, molds and proprietary information to produce in Dial manufacturing facility
- Developed packaging for RGX Body Spray to compete against Axe and Tag
- Identified and implemented material cost savings as well as improved current processes that resulted in $3.0MM savings to Laundry Care Business Unit
- Team awarded for the top cost savings project for 2002
- Managed four junior engineers and guided them to deliver packaging projects on time in the Laundry Care and Home Care Business Units
- This included setting objectives, goals, deliverables and career development plans.
Senior Designer
Tenneco Packaging - Folding Carton Division
11.1996 - 11.1998
- Responsible for designing concepts, presenting ideas and developing primary packaging for several clients with sales exceeding $6.5 Billion annually
- Lead designer for Rawlings, Nestle, Oral-B and Honeywell.
Senior Packaging Engineer
Unilever / Lever Brothers Company - Packaging Development Center
06.1990 - 11.1996
- Responsible for all packaging projects related to the Laundry Care and Home Care Business Unit, approximately $900 MM in sales over several brands and forms
- Proactively partnered with Marketing, Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, and Procurement to provide leadership and technical viewpoint on new and existing packaging changes
- Interacted with suppliers to provide cost effective packaging materials and new technologies that allowed competitive advantage in the marketplace
- Lead Packaging Engineer on Right Guard acquisition from Gillette
- This included interaction with Gillette on transition of specifications, molds and proprietary information to produce in Dial manufacturing facility
- Developed packaging for RGX Body Spray to compete against Axe and Tag
- Identified and implemented material cost savings as well as improved current processes that resulted in $3.0MM savings to Laundry Care Business Unit
- Team awarded for the top cost savings project for 2002
- Managed four junior engineers and guided them to deliver packaging projects on time in the Laundry Care and Home Care Business Units
- This included setting objectives, goals, deliverables and career development plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science – Packaging -
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
East Lansing, Michigan06.1990
Skills
- Staff Development
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Supply Chain Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Quality Assurance
- Performance Improvement
- Project Coordination
- People Management
- Budget Management
- Cost Savings
- Packaging Innovation & Tech Scouting
Process Background
- Glass
- Aluminum Can
- Blow-molding
- Injection Molding
- Thermoforming
- Rotary Filling
- In-case Filling
- Form Fill Seal
- In-Mold Labeling
- Heat Transfer
- Cut and Stack
- Shrink Sleeving
- Pressure Sensitive Labeling
- Carbonated Beverage Packaging
- Oxygen Scavenging Technology
- High Speed Manufacturing
Material Background
- Glass – OI Glass University
- Aluminum Cans – Ball Can School
- High Density Polyethylene – HDPE
- Low Density Polyethylene – LDPE
- Polypropylene – PP
- Polyvinyl Alcohol - PVA
- B, C and E-Flute Corrugate
- Fiberboard
- Solid Bleach Sulfate – SBS
- Clay Coated Newsback – CCNB
- Solid Unbleached Sulfate – SUS
- Laminated Foil
- Polyethylene Terephthalate - PETE
Timeline
Director – Packaging – Supply Chain Innovations
Molson Coors
11.2019 - Current
Senior Manager – Supplier Quality & Market Quality Excellence – Integrated Supply Chain
MillerCoors
01.2017 - 11.2019
Manager – Packaging Innovation and Development, Integrated Supply Chain
MillerCoors
07.2011 - 01.2017
Principal Packaging Development Engineer – Packaging Division
MillerCoors
10.2008 - 07.2011
Structural Packaging Development Manager – Packaging Division
Miller Brewing Company /SAB Miller
09.2006 - 10.2008
Principal Packaging Engineer – Laundry Care/Home Care
The Dial Corporation/A Henkel Company
11.1998 - 09.2006
Senior Designer
Tenneco Packaging - Folding Carton Division
11.1996 - 11.1998
Senior Packaging Engineer
Unilever / Lever Brothers Company - Packaging Development Center
06.1990 - 11.1996
Bachelor of Science – Packaging -
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY