Kara Jackson
Mason,United States
Summary
Dynamic engineering management professional with a strong background in supply chain innovation and packaging engineering at Procter & Gamble. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams to execute global initiatives effectively. Recognized for delivering measurable improvements in operational performance and cost efficiency. Skilled in aligning team efforts with organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Supply Senior Director -NA
Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati, United States
01.2024 - Current
- Leadership Engineering, Procurement, and Construction across 140 resources in US two mega manufacturing sites and supporting contractor manufacturers
- Managing annual capital budget of $180MM/year within 1% with stewardship and governance
- Set the masterplan to deliver over 700 resources by digital and physical automation in masterplan by 2030. 50% reduction executed since CY 2021.
Product Supply Senior Director- Air Care Global Innovation
Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati, United States
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Supply chain masterplanning with innovation portfolio and cost reduction glidepath to deliver $200MM savings in 4 years and 50% Net Sales Growth
- Cross functional leadership and influence between technical and commercial organization, managing connect and development partnerships with external companies.
Global Innovation Supply Network Operations Leader - Air Care
Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati, United States
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Implemented Supply Chain Synchronization leading to $5MM Inventory Cash
- Created new supply chains and established key partnerships with raw and packing material suppliers to enable top line growth.
- Drove $14MM Savings in raw & packing materials, and finished product supply chains
- Develop continuity planning for global materials and had zero business interruptions.
- Supply chain design for new products, and supply chain optimization for existing products and materials.
Global Air Platform Engineering Leader & Dusters Frontend Innovation
Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati, United States
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Technology masterplanning, global product initiatives staffing/funding/execution, Micro and QA global program implementation, Global initiative readiness process owner, platform definition.
- Developed proof of Dusters converting technology that created $23MM savings.
Site Engineering Director
Procter & Gamble
Kansas City, United States
01.2009 - 06.2012
- HS&E program management, facilities masterplanning/project funding/execution, Engineering department expense budget ownership for 23 resources, annual capital budget forecasting and management, Engineering/Procurement/Construction contractor management, product and capacity initiatives execution, staffing and succession planning for organization.
Snacks Packing Engineering and Technical Packaging Senior Manager
Procter & Gamble
Jackson, United States
05.2001 - 12.2008
- Owned packing material supplier capability
- Masterplanned and delivered $20MM Packing material savings
- Led Packing Project masterplanning, cost and feasibility studies, engineering design and project management.
Oral Care Packing Engineer
Procter & Gamble
Mason, United States
09.1998 - 05.2001
- Packing equipment integration, scale-up testing, validation, FDA regulated.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Mechanical Engineering
Howard University
Washington, D.C.05.1998
Skills
- Lean manufacturing and process improvement
- Leadership and continuous improvement
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Packaging engineering and HSE management
- Construction and project management
- Cost savings and engineering
- Design for manufacturing and product development
- Purchasing and supply chain management
- Logistics expertise
Timeline
Product Supply Senior Director -NA
Procter & Gamble
01.2024 - Current
Product Supply Senior Director- Air Care Global Innovation
Procter & Gamble
07.2019 - 12.2023
Global Innovation Supply Network Operations Leader - Air Care
Procter & Gamble
07.2015 - 06.2019
Global Air Platform Engineering Leader & Dusters Frontend Innovation
Procter & Gamble
07.2012 - 06.2015
Site Engineering Director
Procter & Gamble
01.2009 - 06.2012
Snacks Packing Engineering and Technical Packaging Senior Manager
Procter & Gamble
05.2001 - 12.2008
Oral Care Packing Engineer
Procter & Gamble
09.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Mechanical Engineering
Howard University