Garrett Patrick
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated managers with 8+ years of packaging industry experience. Overseeing a variety of packaging materials, with a current focus on improving sustainability options.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, Packaging Engineering
The Gorilla Glue Company
02.2023 - Current
- Overseeing the implementation of new projects (RFID, SRP-system).
- Managing the hiring process for my team, as well the training/onboarding process.
- Setting team budgets.
Manager, Packaging Engineering
The Gorilla Glue Company
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Manage a team of packaging engineers responsible for secondary packaging and above. Assign projects and oversee daily progress.
- Leading the yearly internship program.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and implementing project management software (Monday).
- Oversee cost savings projects. Reduced packaging material costs, and improved labor efficiency. Reduced packaging costs for the company through strategic sourcing and vendor transitions.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely project deliveries and effective communication, working closely with our individual sales teams.
Packaging Engineer
The Gorilla Glue Company
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Improved package efficiency by developing innovative package designs and materials, on secondary packaging and above.
- Handled ship testing for ISTA compliance.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on packaging standards and guidelines; as well as exploring sustainable options.
Structural Designer - Packaging
Pratt Industries
12.2015 - 03.2019
- Focus on designing sustainable paper-based packaging. From secondary through PoP displays.
- Created packaging mock-ups/samples for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Packaging
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2015
Certification - Packaging Management
Clemson University
Clemson, SC02.2021
Skills
- Talent Development
- Package Design Software (ArtiosCAD, Illustrator, CAPE/TOPPS)
- Sustainability
- Project Management
- Microsoft Suite
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Intradepartmental Collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Packaging Engineering
The Gorilla Glue Company
02.2023 - Current
Manager, Packaging Engineering
The Gorilla Glue Company
10.2021 - 02.2023
Packaging Engineer
The Gorilla Glue Company
04.2019 - 10.2021
Structural Designer - Packaging
Pratt Industries
12.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Packaging
Michigan State University
Certification - Packaging Management
Clemson University
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