Felipe Simone

Experience

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  Marfrig Global Foods

  Feb 2003 - May 2005

  Managed the quality key performance indicators and provided technical assistance tomanufacturing, sales, customers and marketing on existing products and processes. I directly led a team of 10 quality analysts and 30 cleaning staff employees to guarantee quality and manufacturing best practices.• Responsible for attending the Federal Inspection Services (S.I.F), suppliers and customers duringinternal audits.• Developed and implemented the GMP and HACCP principles.• Developed projects to increase productivity and reduced packaging and product waste. Show less

  • Quality Control Supervisor

    Oct 2003 - May 2005

  • Intern

    Feb 2003 - Oct 2003
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  Alcan

  Jun 2005 - Dec 2009

  Managed a team of 5 customer service technicians, evaluated the performance of defective materials at customer's plants, validated cost reduction opportunities and promoted process improvement of existing products.• Actively worked with process engineering and quality assurance areas to reduce complaints.• Validated costs reduction opportunities in partnership with cross-functional teams.• Supported growth in food, pharmaceutical, industrial and personal care markets.• Developed new customers and supported sales efforts. Show less

  • Technical Customer Service Coordinator | Product Development Engineer

    Dec 2008 - Dec 2009

  • Technical Customer Service

    Jun 2005 - Dec 2008
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  Bemis Company, Inc.

  Nov 2011 - Jun 2015

  I implemented various advanced technological solutions for flexible packaging and promoted thetransfer of these solutions to the productive sector. Directly led 3 R&D packaging analysts.• Contributed to business growth and best practices as a co-champion of the Global Bemis Stage Gate Program.• Developed and coordinated the flow of new product development, changes, improvements in meeting the needs raised internally or by clients.• Defined the structure and identified raw materials of flexible packaging products within chemical and technical specifications with the right cost and time.• Validated specifications for new products and updated existing items.• Provided technical support to customers, targeting the service and anticipating problems, offeringpreventative or corrective action, to meet the needs and expectations of customers.• Embalagem & Marca Packaging Innovation Award for Sonho de Valsa 2011 and Diamond winner inthe 28th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation for its printed coldform for Doril Enxaqueca medicine 2016. Show less I gained exposure to Bemis Innovation Center development methods, testing capabilities andcollaborated with cross-functional teams regarding operations best practices, product developmentknowledge, and continuous improvement initiatives enhancing global integration.• Promoted the development of R&D best practices globally and facilitated international information and technology exchange.• Collaborated in packaging projects including development and commercialization of new products.• Worked with technical groups to drive process improvements, quality improvement and homologated new products across regions.• Earned my Design for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Show less

  • Product Development Engineer | Packaging Specialist

    Jan 2010 - Jun 2015

  • Product Development Engineer | Packaging Specialist | Short Assignment USA

    Nov 2011 - Nov 2012
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  Mondelēz International

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2022

  I accomplished the development of innovation, sustainability and renewal packaging projects witha Global scope, through an integrated system with several areas such as sustainability, operations,procurement, productivity, marketing, regulatory, etc. I collaborated with regional packaging category teams and indirectly led 55 pack developers located in multiple sites across Latin & North America as a subject matter expert. • Established cross-functional leadership to drive solutions with expected tech rigor, and speed focused on design for recyclability and packaging reduction programs.• Drove elimination of 6.5k tons of plastic, sustained 5% productivity, and 15% portfolio simplification, year on year. • Constructed hypothesis and collaborated in a model development to predict shelf-life as the basis for accomplishing implementation minimizing potential risks.• Connected with industry experts, consultant companies and research institutes to leverage specialized programs needs on challenging programs (e.g. ultra-high-barrier materials)• Collaborated with machine stakeholders driving packaging root cause analysis as part of troubleshooting activities to implement new alternatives.• Led project management schedule execution on time and with quality across 6 countries.• Bettered technical and talent capabilities as Global Flexible Packaging Subject Matter Expert | SME for Latin America and North America providing expert advice to packaging engineers and to organization peers in general.• Managed performance tests (qualitative and quantitative) execution and analyzed results to define spec values and tolerances to enhance specification robustness.• Implemented converting best practices and testing plans with strategic partners.• Maintained good documentation of knowledge, research and development works. Show less I implemented flexible packaging strategic plans regarding productivity, new launches, qualityimprovement, operational efficiency, brand renewal and supply chain management. Working inpartnership with cross-category packaging leaders, procurement, marketing, quality, and product teams with a Latin & North America scope. Indirectly led 38 pack developers in 12 sites across 7 Latin America countries.• Enhanced technical knowledge of pack developers in the regions coaching, mentoring and counseling pack developers (e.g. quality improvement, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency programs).• Accomplished productivity implementation as part of strategic plans to increase competitiveness inpackaging materials equivalent to 6% of spend base, year on year.• Steered launch of packs for brand renewal and activation initiatives. Received a Global MKT Award for the Tang Family Album Initiative using Digital Printing.• Enhanced visibility at point of sales, improved operational efficiency, reduced consumer complaintsby 50% in some categories, improved consumer experience, reduced losses though the supply chain,resulting in sales increase and superior consumer evaluation.• Proposed packaging harmonization roadmap programs to reduce portfolio complexity by 12%.• Conducted plant start-ups and machine FATs for new lines and products globally.• Represented Mondelez in external pack related programs. Examples of this commitment tosustainability and innovation include presentations at Packaging & Sustainability Forum at FIESP andImportance of Digital Printing to MDLZ at HP event. Show less

  • Sr Associate Principal Engineer - Flexible Materials

    Jan 2018 - Jun 2022

  • Associate Principal Engineer - Flexible Materials

    Jun 2015 - Jan 2018
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  PepsiCo

  Nov 2022 - May 2023

  Packaging Research and Development Manager

  Temporary contract with Manpowergroup allocated at Pepsico Technical Center.Implement sustainability and innovation projects globally and collaborate with regional category leaders. Leading 1 senior lab coordinator along with 2 interns.• Manage sustainability packaging programs with 70% Global 30% Latin America projects scope.• Implement design for recycling and inovation initiatives.• Establish lab and plant trials testing protocols for new structures and technologies.• Connect with industry experts, raw materials, machine suppliers, research centers and certification institutes.• Tech Scouting emerging technologies with focus on designing for recycling solutions. Show less

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  Nestlé

  Jun 2023 - now

  Corporate Packaging Manager

  Leading the corporate packaging team and indirectly leading the packaging application groups with a drive for sustainability and innovation.• Development and management of people. • Ensuring expertise of the team through support and training while always working on knowledge.• Seeking opportunities for continuous improvement of existing materials and processes. • Ensuring compliance with local legislation and Nestlé's guidelines.• Seeking and implementing competitive packaging innovations. • Working towards continuous improvement in all packaging areas, including supply, usage, waste, innovation, and sustainability. Show less