Carly Yauch

Senior Packaging Development Project Engineer @tms

Chicago, IL, US

Drove end-to-end packaging projects, ensuring seamless execution under tight timelines while collaborating cross-functionally with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and operations teams for U.S. National McDonald\'s packaging• Led strategic initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities across the packaging portfolio, optimizing materials and designs to enhance efficiency while maintaining brand and quality standards• Researched, evaluated, and implemented innovative packaging materials that align with McDonald’s sustainability goals, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational feasibility• Spearheaded packaging sustainability initiatives, focusing on recyclability, compostability, and reduction of environmental impact while balancing cost and operational requirements• Partnered closely with quality, supply chain, marketing, and restaurant operations to align packaging strategies with business objectives and consumer expectations

Michigan State University

Packaging Science