This document is a resume for Eric L. Norman. It summarizes his experience as a Packaging/PLM Leader with over 15 years of experience in the food industry. His current role is Director of PLM at ConAgra Foods, where he has led the integration of technical data for acquisitions and the consolidation of ingredient and packaging specifications. Previously he held roles as PLM Manager, TBO Manager, and Packaging Engineer at ConAgra Foods, and as Senior Packaging Engineer at Belden Wire and Cable. He also has experience as a Packaging Engineer at Ford Motor Company.
1. Eric L. Norman
19710 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68130
(248)910-8489
Ericnorman410@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 ● Packaging
Continuous Improvement ● Thought Leadership ● Passionate
Strategic/Creative Thinking ● Process Improvement ● Cross Functional Leader
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
CONAGRA FOODS, Omaha, NE 2007 - Current
Director 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) 2012-2014
Led 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 – 2010-2012
Led 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 2009-2010
2. Cost 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.
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Packaging Engineer 2007-2009
Provided 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 2006-2007
Sr. Packaging Engineer
Led 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 2000-2006
Packaging 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 Experience
•Oracle 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)
