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Nicolas GRES

Saint Ouen

En résumé

- 14 years of experience in the field of packaging innovation and development
- Management of multi-regional and cross-functional projects
- Strong records on packaging Value Optimisation (VO) projects
- In-depth knowledge of packaging materials and converting processes
- Solid technical expertise in folding boxes and constructional design for pocket packaging linked with high speed packing machines
- Experience of manufacturing transfer projects with 3rd parties
- Values: Accountable, business oriented, rigorous, open & inclusive, drive projects in a way to prioritize discussion, decision and action delivery

Entreprises

  • Bacardi - Sr Packaging Development Engineer

    Saint Ouen 2013 - maintenant • Manage strategic packaging innovation projects.
    • Build and implement Value Engineering projects (focus on labels).
    • Technology scouting (alternative to glass material, late differentiation on labelling machine, digital printing technologies).
    • Drive the re-design of packaging specification layout and templates for the global pack team.
    • Pilot packaging regulatory support for the global pack team
    • Develop Best Practices about packaging development and contribute to raise packaging expertise within the global packaging team.

  • Mondelez International Europe - Sr R&D Packaging Scientist

    2010 - 2013 • Managing packaging development projects from innovation through to commercialisation phase for the Chewing-gum & Candy Category.
    • Development and implementation of packaging VO projects (1.3 €Million saving).
    • Gained a robust and trusted technical expertise in solid board folding boxes thanks to multiple innovation projects/platforms on pocket folding boxes.
    • Broad experience in multi-materials and converting processes especially board, paper, flexible laminates, printing finishing, thermoforming, injection moulding.
    • Focused on packaging innovation (3 packaging patents, 1 global packaging award).
    • Responsible to develop and to lead the European sustainable packaging roadmap for the next 5 years in connection with other Kraft categories (biscuit, chocolate, coffee) and the Global R&D team. conducting business case studies for new sustainable packaging technologies.
    • In charge of building the packaging Lab for the R&D Center with relevant equipment (approx. 120k€ budget).

  • Cadbury Europe - Packaging Development Technologist

    2006 - 2010 • Management of packaging innovation projects (launch of the iconic “sphere” plastic bottle) and packaging development projects for the chewing-gum category.
    • Management of a major productivity project (# 2.7 €Million saving) to standardize pocket primary pack formats and secondary packaging across 12 countries.
    • Support to Marketing/Commercial team to deliver the marketing innovation roadmap.
    • Technical support to Procurement Team (recommendation about strategy, technical supplier assessment, back-up plan), to R&D product (shelflife tests), to Manufacturing (qualification of new packing lines, problem solving) and to Quality.
    • Keep abreast of new printing technologies, new material, new packaging thanks to competitive watch.

  • Cadbury France - Comanufacturing Packaging Development Engineer

    Paris Cedex 2001 - 2006 • Management of packaging development and industrial implementation for gum/candy/chocolate categories. Launch of 2 major breakthrough product/packaging projects for Europe.
    • Good knowledge of packaging materials (cardboard, films, injection moulding, thermoformed plastic and labels).
    • Expertise in subcontracting activities with assessment and selection of sub-contractors.
    • Implementation of productivity projects with different packaging suppliers and subcontractors.

  • Kodak France - Packaging Development Engineer

    Maisons-Alfort 2000 - 2000 • Development of packaging projects (Promotional Activity, customized packaging...) for the Consumer Imaging category (single used cameras, films).
    • In charge of packing line transfer from plant to subcontractor.
    • Thorough knowledge of printing technologies (digital printing).

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