Eric L. Norman19710 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68130

(248)910-8489Ericnorman410@gmail.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Experienced Packaging/PLM Leader, skilled in developing nimble process to meet the changing demands of the food industry focusing on food safety, cross functional engagement, and data quality. System background in SAP ERP,SAP Recipe Management, and Oracle PLM for process specific to the food industry. Plant environment background includes packaging materials and machinery development targeting food, auto, and industrial products.

Project Management ● People Leadership ● PackagingContinuous Improvement ● Thought Leadership ● Passionate

Strategic/Creative Thinking ● Process Improvement ● Cross Functional Leader

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

CONAGRA FOODS, Omaha, NE 2007 - CurrentDirector PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) 2014 - Current

Led the day to day PLM activities and business process support for ConAgra Research & Innovation and Supply Chain departments for all innovations, cost savings, and integrations projects from concept through commercialization to the customer. Led integration of technical data for recent acquisition. Managed the consolidation and integration of ingredient and packaging specifications, while planning

training strategy, change management strategy, and technical implementation of ConAgra’s technical book of record Oracle PLM, for multiple integrations across enterprise.

Developed disciplined approach to manage data early in a project, while applying change management strategy to insure proper system usage to drive faster, higher quality commercialization.

PLM Manager – TBO (Technical Business Office) 2012-2014Led the day to day TBO activities and business process support for ConAgra Research & Innovation departments for all innovations, cost savings, and integrations projects from concept through commercialization to the customer. Led the change management and implementation of ConAgra’s technical book of record Oracle PLM for process. Co-lead a cross functional implementation team for Oracle PLM for process through to successful launch

and adoption throughout the R&D at ConAgra Foods. Reduced overall commercialization of projects by 50 days (33% improvement) through End to End project,

focusing on process improvement, education and discipline. This process improvement led to delivering $750MM cost saving earlier and freed up resources to go after additional savings.

Change management lead across enterprise project for the end to end simplification of ConAgra commercialization process.

TBO/Merchandising Manager – 2010-2012Led the day to day data management and business process support for ConAgra Packaging Engineering departments for all innovations and cost savings projects while leading the Packaging merchandising group in packaging support of new initiatives for the business. Working with our Data Management team developed and implemented a Finished Good cleansing strategy

that took our data accuracy from 50% to 100% following GS1 standards Increased RQI packaging team efficiency 30% by centralizing data commercialization activities. Managed approximately 40 packaging projects per year through the Merchandising group, with two people

supporting everything from new PPD development to MOD pallet creation

Sr. Packaging Engineer 2009-2010Cost savings, new product launches, and innovation Packaging Support for David Seeds, Slim Jim, Penrose, Pemmican, and SAP Implementation for the Research and Innovation team.

Led the packaging integration into SAP Recipe Management, supporting the role out of all ConAgra brands and supply chain locations

Supported innovation and cost savings in Seeds and Meat snacks; leading the implementation of the zipper bag for the brand, 70 ct bucket redesign, and master case/insert elimination approx. trans and material saving $2MM

Supported innovation and cost savings in Slim Jim supporting monster stick launch and easy peel film across the brand.

Packaging Engineer 2007-2009Provided packaging support for new product launches and cost saving initiative for David Seeds, Slim Jim, Penrose and Pemmican

Qualified a new flexible film which resulted in additional 3 month shelf life for beef jerky. Conducted line trials for qualification for co-pack location on new kippered beef project Qualified a flexible film with new beef jerky line Slim Jim locations

BELDEN WIRE AND CABLE, Richmond, IN 2006-2007Sr. Packaging EngineerLed development of packaging projects with external co-manufacturers and vendors. Designed package prototypes, conducted line trials and completed distribution testing. Interacted in team environment with marketing, purchasing and product development personnel.

Developed new packaging to reduce damage during distribution and optimize production for 5 manufacturing plants and distribution center throughout US and Canada.

Created packaging for launch of new brand identity for Belden. Implemented returnable packaging methodology for interplant shipments. Supported international co-packing packaging requirements working with international vendors to maintain

quality through all distribution channels.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, MI 2000-2006Packaging Engineer Project manager for package designs for Sharonville transmission plant, supporting new packaging for all new programs. Green belt certified supporting Black belt projects to optimize material handling and inventory carrying cost. Supported the Material Planning and Logistic manufacturing engineers through business process tool development via Microsoft office suite.

Worked with Black belt team to pilot new logistic strategy using Six Sigma methodology. Operational reserve optimization program objective is to control premium freight by using total cost scenario with Inventory Carrying Cost. Projected savings from $250,000 to $1 million per plant.

Worked on green belt team for mixed pallet loads, decreasing overall pallet usage by 45%, increasing overall truck cube utilization by 20%

Managed the procurement and delivery of shipping equipment racks for all programs during the 2003 -2004 calendar year. Approximately 10 -12 programs

Additional Professional ExperienceOracle For Process User Group Board (2013 – 2015)Oracle Supply Chain Summit – Oracle PLM and Manufacturing (2014)SAP Sapphire – SAP data management and the business presentation (2012)SAP ASUG – SAP data management and the business, Wins with WINSHUTTLE presentation (2011)Leadership in Action, Coaching, Public Speaking, and Lean training at ConAgra Foods, Inc.ADKAR change management traing (2012)

EDUCATIONB.S., Packaging with Technical Option, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 2000