Eric C. Stevens

Objective:

High energy & reputable packaging professional with a proven track record of
delivering solutions to improve packaging performance, sustainability and
profitability seeking senior level engineer or management position with a
consumer products company

Areas Of Expertise:

Sustainability - Retail Ready Packaging - Paperboard Materials Supply Chain
Optimization & Reverse Logistics - Performance Analysis - Testing Protocol
Development - Design Innovation Project Management - Strategic Business Analysis
- Disciplined & data based problem solving

Experience:

Independent Contractor Feb 10 - Present
Strategic Packaging Project Manager

* Provide retail ready packaging designs, re-engineered processes and
 supply chain solutions for Fortune 500 Global CPG (Food & Personal Care)

The Hershey Co. Sept 08 - Jan 10
Senior Packaging Engineer (Hershey PA)

 * Support product / brand business units on packaging related projects
 * Identify product damage drivers, supporting data analysis and
 implementable solutions

 FY09, provided solutions to reduce $400M annual product damage and waste

 * Identify design - process solutions conducting total cost analysis 
 and comprehensive supply chain evaluations

 Designed innovative package meeting complex retail needs initiating
 project to implement $1.4MM annual total supply chain savings

 Lead ideation and feasibility evaluation to optimize display ready
 packaging and related mfg processes

 * Packaging lead on global mfg sustainability project to reduce waste 
 in co-mfg operations

 FY09, $200M packaging waste reduction implemented

 FY10, identified reusable packaging solution under financial hurdles
 moving project to extended feasibility trial in order to validate
 capital approval

Heinz NA Apr 07 - Sept 08
Packaging Project Manager (Warrendale, PA)

 * Sole accountability for strategic development & implementation of 
 Heinz NA Packaging Sustainability initiative, represent global
 packaging operations on the Heinz Sustainability Global Counsel and 
 at industry functions

 Successful implementation of sustainability program within 12 months,
 established 3 year project pipeline and 100% compliance on Wal-Mart
 scorecard

 * Packaging lead supporting NA Reverse Logistic Program accountable 
 for annual supply chain waste reduction

 FY07, delivered $420M annual damage reduction

 * Manage packaging development and supply chain projects w/ business
 review reporting up to VP level

 Conducted 12 month analysis identifying new supply chain model driving
 $3.2MM total annual savings

 * Led packaging interaction with retailers (Wal-Mart, Target, Kroger,
 Publix) on reverse logistics and sustainability projects

 Packaging damage program deemed "Best In Class" by Bill Greetan, 
 Wal-Mart Whse Mgr

Georgia-Pacific Nov 00 - Apr 07
National Accounts Tech Mgr (Atlanta, GA-Lancaster PA)

 * Technical liaison and project management resource for national 
 account clientele (Unilever, Heinz, Kellogg, General Mills, P&G)

 Consistently exceeded client contractual requirements for annual 
 cost savings

 Led customer packaging spec re-calibration from 5.0 to 3.8 safety
 factor driving $1.8MM annual savings

 Delivered new package designs and process platforms leading to 17 
 new packaging line installations

 * Managed a 3 person Technical Field Rep department for additional 
 NA clients and packaging optimization audits

Georgia-Pacific Sept 98 - Nov 00
National Technical Field Rep. (Battle Creek MI)

 * On-site at Kellogg R&D Centre, lead R&D initiatives to exceed 
 customer needs for packaging innovation and cost savings projects

 Consistently executed innovation and continuous improvement projects
 driving bottom line impact of $838M annual savings and 10% market share
 increase in frozen club segment

 * Project manager for Kellogg cross-functional teams executing channel
 specific new pack types

Georgia-Pacific Sept 96 - Sept 98
Quality & Design Manager (Owosso, MI)

 * Responsible for product quality and system maintenance (ISO, QMDS) 
 of corrugated mfg. Facility / Manage 3 person packaging design dept 
 and lead technical sales support

World Corrugated Oct 94 - Sept 98
Design & Special Projects Manager (Albion, MI)

 * Led technical packaging design support for customer base

Arvco Container May 91 - Oct 94
Multiple Positions (Kalamazoo, MI)

 * Management Trainee: May 91 - Jan 02
 * Plant Supervisor: Jan 02 - April 04
 * Packaging Designer: April 04 - Oct 04

Professional Affiliations

GMA Reverse Logistics Sep 07 - Sep 08
& Pkg. Waste Forums

Sustainable Packaging Apr 07 - Sep 08 
Coalition

Institute Of Packaging Current
Professionals

Education
Millersville University Sept 84 - Aug 87
BA Secondary Education (World Cultures)

Military Service
US Army (Active Duty) Oct 87 - May 91
Specialist (E4 enlisted) 565th Engineer Battalion (Karlsruhe FRG)
Combat Service Ribbon (Persian Gulf War)
Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal
565th Engineer Battalion Soldier of The Year - 1990

Interests
Family, Cycling, Running, Soccer, Music & Art, History,
Political Science

Available on Request
References