Brian Forte

Experience

1. Packaging Engineer

   AbbVie

   Apr 2024 — Present · Waco, TX, US

   Overseeing the management of all the existing packaging components and implementation of new components at the site, with a particular emphasis on packaging solutions that operate dependably on manual and high-speed packaging lines and cost-savingsServing as the SME for all packaging components at the site. Owning and executing change controls related to implementation new components and improve existing packaging components.Developing testing protocols, supervising testing, generating technical reports, addressing technical or quality problems, and seeing potential for cost or productivity savingsManaging and updating technical drawings of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging components at the siteExperience in the development and execution of secondary and tertiary packaging materials and have knowledge of the interrelationship with high speed packaging equipmentUtilize Six Sigma methodologies & data analytics of production data to determine performance of packaging performance on high speed lines and identify opportunities of improvements. Monitor new and modified component packaging performance on high-speed production linesManage non-conformance, corrective/preventative action and change control records related to packaging componentsReviewing all proposed changes by vendors and coordinates required activities with above site stakeholders, site Quality, Operations and Planning/Supply Chain unitsProviding risk assessments required for change controls that determine qualification requirements for new and/or changes to current components.Troubleshooting issues related to packaging components and working with Operations, Quality, and vendors to reduce/eliminate issues and reduce downtimeExperience working in a team environment; ability to exercise good judgment in high pressure, sensitive situations; ability to handle conflict in a professional mannerStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Education

• Cass Technical High School

  High School Diploma, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

  2012 — 2016

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Packaging Science

  2016