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Tom Radford

Mount Juliet,TN

Summary

Experienced engineer and manager specializing in Packaging Development and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information to drive technical-aiding success. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Packaging Engineer

Sonoco Protective Solutions
06.2024 - Current
  • Served as a subject matter expert for packaging-related inquiries from other departments, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Conducted thorough testing of packages to validate their performance under various conditions, ensuring reliability and durability during shipping and handling.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize packaging solutions for new product launches.

Senior Manager, Packaging Engineering

Sonos, Inc.
09.2014 - 11.2023
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Led high performing team of packaging engineers to achieve department key performance indicators (KPI's), project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
  • Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Maintained a world-class packaging laboratory capable of performing International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) testing procedures and prototyping paper-based structures using a Kongsberg cutting table.

Senior Design Manager, Packaging

Nokia Corporation
01.2005 - 08.2014
  • Managed multiple high-profile design projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet competing deadlines. Nokia-branded and US carrier brands.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Led a successful design team, fostering collaboration and driving projects to completion on time.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews of team members, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted development plans.

Packaging Engineer

Whirlpool, Sonoco, Foam Fabricators, Nokia, Sonos
01.1992 - 01.2014
  • Served as a subject matter expert for packaging-related inquiries from other departments, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Enhanced product protection with the implementation of advanced cushioning systems and materials.
  • Conducted thorough testing of packages to validate their performance under various conditions, ensuring reliability and durability during shipping and handling.
  • Presented findings from package testing results at internal meetings, sharing recommendations for optimal solutions based on data analysis.
  • Supported sustainability initiatives by incorporating eco-friendly materials and practices into packaging designs.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Packaging

Michigan State University
12.1991

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Team Leadership
  • Resource Allocation
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Kongsberg Prototyping
  • Esko Artios CAD
  • Solid Works CAD
  • CAPE Palletization
  • ISTA Testing Standards

Accomplishments

International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)

  • Standards Committee Member


US Patent 7066342 B2 Modular packaging system for shipping and displaying palletized retail products

Additional Information

Proud husband and father of 2 amazing daughters

Proud father of 2 amazing dogs

Tennis, Pickleball and eBiking

Timeline

Packaging Engineer

Sonoco Protective Solutions
06.2024 - Current

Senior Manager, Packaging Engineering

Sonos, Inc.
09.2014 - 11.2023

Senior Design Manager, Packaging

Nokia Corporation
01.2005 - 08.2014

Packaging Engineer

Whirlpool, Sonoco, Foam Fabricators, Nokia, Sonos
01.1992 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Packaging

Michigan State University

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