EDUARDO SOUZA
Montreal,QC
Summary
Passionate Packaging Development Specialist with 10 years of experience seeking to offer strong analytical skills, expertise and business mindset to consumer goods companies. In previous roles, managed projects from conception to market in CPG companies across industries such as Cosmetics, pharmaceutical and retail. Skilled in project management, packaging materials and specifications, test protocols, GMP and risk assessment. All combined with a Packaging Engineering Diploma from Conestoga College, ON.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Packaging Specialist
Galderma Inc
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Acted as end-to-end Packaging project manager leading all activities linked to design concept, validation, qualification and life cycle management.
- Managed multiples projects with cross-functional teams to develop integrated packaging strategies for new product launches.
- Developed, validated and implemented primary, secondary and tertiary packaging components including pallet patterns.
- Created, homologated and maintained packaging specifications.
- Researched, developed and tested new packaging materials, formats and concepts.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve customer satisfaction through enhancements in package design elements such as functionality or aesthetics.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements related to labeling, shipping, and storage of packaged goods.
- Participated in continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing costs while maintaining high-quality standards for all packages produced at the facility.
- Managed relationships with external partners such as printers and packaing vendors, ensuring seamless collaboration on projects.
Packaging Analyst
Groupe Marcelle
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Led the development and approval of primary and secondary packaging
- Creation, homologation and maintenance of packaging specifications
- Management of multiple projects simultaneously from conception to market with focus on lead-time, design and cost optimization, production efficiency and waste optimization
- Coordination of line trials alongside production engineers
- Management of packaging non-conformities from suppliers, conducting root-cause analysis and corrective actions alongside the quality control team
- Creation of procedures and working instructions to members of the Quality Control team.
Packaging Specialist
Cosmetica Laboratories Inc
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Conducted packaging development and approval along with both suppliers and a vast range of clients from the beauty industry including major players in the global market
- Supported manufacturing feasibility, risk evaluations and line trials alongside production engineers
- Managed multiple projects from conception to market, focusing on timeline, cost, and production efficiency
- Performed tertiary packaging development, pallet patterns and transit testing
- Evaluated different packaging materials for compatibility/stability tests.
Private Label Packaging Specialist
St. Marché Supermarkets
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Introduced packaging development practices to the private label department such as packaging specifications and quality inspection procedures and test methods
- Prospected and provided technical validation of new packaging suppliers along with purchasing department
- Identified and supported cost reduction projects
- Shaped processes and procedures to achieve quality and best practices
- Helped driving production process efficiency with third-party factories
- Advised senior management on the latest packaging trends and optimal solutions.
Packaging Analyst
L’Oréal Brazil
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Provided support to the category manager with regard to analysis, reviewing and approvals of new packaging components such as rigid caps, bottles, pumps, folding cartons, labels and corrugated cartons
- Directly coordinated development of packaging components along with suppliers
- Studied different types of packaging materials for compatibility tests
- Performed homologation and quality testing as well as monitored the try-outs for molds homologation of plastic caps, bottles and pumps
- Conducted industrial feasibility evaluations and line trials along with production engineers in order to approve new types of packaging materials and concepts.
Education
Ontario College Diploma, Technician (Co-op) -
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Cambridge, ON05.2017
BA, Bachelors in Business Administration -
ESPM
São Paulo, Brazil12.2007
Skills
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Material Selection Expertise
- Quality Control Management
- Package Design Proficiency
- Packaging Material Testing
- Technical Documentation Creation
- Deadline-oriented
- Product Developmetnt
Timeline
R&D Packaging Specialist
Galderma Inc
10.2020 - 06.2024
Packaging Analyst
Groupe Marcelle
04.2019 - 10.2020
Packaging Specialist
Cosmetica Laboratories Inc
07.2017 - 02.2019
Private Label Packaging Specialist
St. Marché Supermarkets
09.2014 - 08.2015
Packaging Analyst
L’Oréal Brazil
03.2014 - 08.2014
Ontario College Diploma, Technician (Co-op) -
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
BA, Bachelors in Business Administration -
ESPM
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