Zack Simoncelli

Experience

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  Bucknell Institute for Leadership in Technology and Management

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Graduate

  -Completed extensive training and workshops in leadership, business management, ethics, management of technology, global context, critical thinking, and cross-disciplinary communication. -Developed a statistical method for evaluating consumer experience as a consulting project for a Fortune 500 e-commerce conglomerate.

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  Bucknell University

  Apr 2007 - May 2008

  Undergraduate Researcher

  Developed and optimized rapid prototyping protocol for microfluidic devices that mimic tumor vasculature for drug delivery modeling.

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  Air Products and Chemicals

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Engineering Intern

  Developed global yield tracking system for all vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer plants for Air Products Polymers.

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  DuPont

  Jul 2008 - Dec 2015

  -Led continuous improvement transformation effort in the Teflon® Melts areas (FEP and PFA). -Conducted DPS diagnostic investigations, delivered training modules to wage and exempt employees, and implemented Lean manufacturing tools including visual control, performance dialogues, line walks, and problem solving sessions. -Completed Six Sigma Green Belt project by identifying and eliminating factors that introduced variability in polymerization kinetics, reducing wasted batches by 60%. -Served as Core Team member of the Washington Works New Engineers Network. Show less

  • One DuPont Program Consultant

    Sept 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Manufacturing Technology Engineer

    Jul 2010 - Sept 2012

  • DuPont Production System Expert

    Jul 2008 - Jul 2010
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  DuPont

  Feb 2016 - May 2017

  Demand Planner

  Planned volume, revenue, and product mix projections for $200MM of Kevlar® business segments, utilizing a multi-view demand forecast methodology (statistical forecasting, bid and tender management, commercial inputs)

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  Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

  Sept 2017 - Jul 2021

  Developed and executed all aspects of the Hardywood Quality Assurance program, including microbiological detection and control, sensory analysis, yeast management, physical testing across fermentation, cellaring, and packaging, and maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices, across multiple brewery locations

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Quality Assurance Analyst

    Sept 2017 - Jul 2019
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  WestRock Company

  Jul 2021 - now

  Innovation Program Manager
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  Smurfit Westrock

  Jul 2024 - now

  Innovation Program Manager