Adam Tabor

Experience

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  General Motors

  May 2002 - May 2004

  Intern

  Assist IT Manager with projectsComputer software installation/maintenanceLead tours of assembly area

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  Holley Performance Products

  May 2004 - May 2007

  Engineering Intern

  Planned and implemented process improvements/line balancing resulting in reduced staffing and increased productivityCreated process control instructions for implementation of ISO standardsSelected, created layouts, and ordered equipment for assembly area; coordinated installation by maintenanceDeveloped assembly process and train workers on assembly of new product; revised process as needed to improve qualityLed a line balancing project to reorganize the carburetor assembly process leading to an increase in output without an increase in staffing Show less

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  The J.M. Smucker Company

  May 2007 - Jul 2013

  Led improvement teams to implement large scale improvements to packaging equipment, packaging materials and process equipment across multiple facilities and business units.Provided technical expertise to Marketing, Consumer Insights, Purchasing, Product Development, Plant Operations, and Senior Leadership across multiple businessesIdentified and implemented cost savings opportunities packaging materials optimization, and labor reduction through process and packaging automation.Mentored and developed an Engineering Intern including project assignment, regular one to one meetings for guidance and end of term performance review.Participated in continuing education courses and trade shows including Fundamentals of Food Engineering, Introduction to Particle Processing, PrintPack Flexible Packaging Institute, PackExpo, Graphics Packaging Carton College and MCC Label College.Collaborated on innovation projects and was granted a patent for a new frozen sandwich product.Identified the opportunity for cost savings via the installation of a new packaging line utilizing robotics to package frozen sandwiches. Acted as Project Leader responsible for identifying and quantifying the opportunity to present to senior leadership for capital spend approval. Responsible for selecting team members, selecting equipment, vendor site acceptance, installation, commissioning, and hand-off to plant operations. $3 Million CapitalLed the project for the purchase and installation of a new packaging line for portion control jams, jellies, preserves and syrups. Responsibilities included equipment selection, product flow, design reviews, vendor-site acceptance testing, delivery, installation, commissioning and hand-off to plant operations. $10 Million capital Show less Planned and implemented process improvements for the Scottsville facility to increase throughputs, eliminate losses, and improve yields in bakery, sandwich assembly, and packagingProvided technical expertise to Area Leaders and TeamsImplemented projects to improve safety at the Scottsville facility, LOTO system owner, and drive toward zero injuriesManaged operations team responsible for safety and production goals during Area Leader leave.Initiated the installation multiple machine vision systems throughout the facility to improve quality, improve plant reliability and reduce labor costsOversaw cross functional continuous improvement teams to optimize existing packaging system throughput Show less

  • Process Engineer - Corporate Engineering Group

    Nov 2009 - Jul 2013

  • Process Engineer

    May 2007 - Nov 2009
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  Conagra Brands

  Jul 2013 - now

  My current responsibilities include ownership and maintenance of packaging materials for refrigerated spreads, shelf stable retorted meals, and shelf stable meals. This includes new product innovations, material cost savings, supplier transitions, and providing technical resources to plant operations. I am required to work directly across multiple functions including plant operations, procurement, marketing and finance. Design technical and business solutions for capital investment projects.Create and modify packaging equipment specifications to meet quality and safety standards.Determine system success criteria using MOPD tools and select packaging equipment to meet cost, schedule and performance needs of the business.Generate, review and present technical briefs for smaller packaging system capital projects.Develop Business Case Screening scopes and estimates to drive business decisions.

  • Principal Packaging Engineer

    Nov 2019 - now

  • Senior Packaging Engineer

    Oct 2014 - Nov 2019

  • Senior Engineer - Packaging Systems

    Jul 2013 - Oct 2014