Matt Hoffman

Experience

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  ConAgra Foods

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Packaging Research & Innovation Intern

  • Support technical project tasks toward the development and commercialization of new, improved, and cost-reducing packaging• Manage projects independently and perform plant trials• Create/design various prototypes for myself and fellow Packaging Engineers

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  University of Wisconsin-Stout Recreation

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Provide on-site supervision of officials and 20 to 30 participants• Maintain control of all aspects of the game, including participant and spectator conduct• Obtain sufficient American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certification • Introduce lab procedure and materials needed to complete labs to 21 students• Supervise and evaluate students during labs • Ensure safety procedures were being followed at all times

  • Intramural Sports Supervisor

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Packaging Lab Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2016 - May 2017
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  Jim Beam Brands Co.

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Research & Development Intern

  • Communicate effectively with cross functional teams and suppliers to gather information needed to achieve project goals and objectives. • Provide support for day to day project work of the New Business & Innovation Platforms team.• Conduct detailed analysis of the sustainability of supplier’s raw materials and the products they manufacture.• Participated in a “brand teardown,” which included cost reduction initiatives, production improvements, and competitor analysis.

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  ILLUME

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

  Packaging Engineer

  • Created $500,000+ in cost savings in the first six months while working at Illume.• Implemented a new packaging insert design that cut labor costs by 75% for many of Illume's highest volume items. • Managed all aspects of the packaging development, from design to production floor execution.• Received the Cost Savings Award at the Illume 2018 Year End Party for most cost savings by an employee in the 2018 calendar year. • Introduced the use of TOPS Pallet Software to utilize the most efficient pallet pattern possible. Show less

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  Land O'Lakes, Inc.

  Jul 2019 - Oct 2021

  R&D Packaging Engineer

  • Effectively managed and prioritized 10-15 project workload towards business goals and objectives. • Executed consolidation of adhesives amongst 7 plants through trialing and testing. The consolidation of adhesives resulted in $150k in cost savings and streamlined our internal supply chain.• Developed sample kits on a short timeline utilizing multiple packaging components to display new and innovative products to our customers during challenging times due to Covid.

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  Duke Cannon Supply Co.

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  Project Manager - 3PL & Packaging

  • Managed the development, purchasing, vendor relationship, and execution for all Duke Cannon product displays which included wood, plastic, metal, and corrugated displays.• Created $700k in labor cost savings through identifying strategic partners and negotiating costs for packaging assembly.• Led a freight provider RFP resulting in 20% lower costs for our freight lanes across all sku’s.• Identified, qualified, and on boarded multiple new strategic suppliers to help deliver company needs Show less

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  ILLUME®

  Jan 2023 - now

  Strategic Sourcing Manager - Packaging