Gabe Hillesheim

Operations Project Manager @The Gorilla Glue Company

Cincinnati, OH, US

Manage 25-30 projects annually with timelines ranging from three months to three years.+ Ownership of both Super Glue and Tape pillars, along with O’Keeffe’s initiatives, for New Product Development.+ Project owner to new product development, internal product modifications, cost savings initiatives, process improvements, vertical integration, and strategic sourcing transitions.+ Collaborate with current or new suppliers and contract manufacturers on upcoming executions.+ Spearhead multi-million dollar launches to meet customer expectations in a timely manner and, at times, in an unexpected, accelerated timing.+ Lead cross-functional projects involving Sales, Marketing, Package Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Sales & Operations, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics.+ Exude company values while holding internal and external stakeholders accountable.+ Lead projects, maintain support, communication, and alignment with our United Kingdom Team for global projects.+ Interact with several regions around the world to launch new or existing products with marketing and regulatory requirements.+ Provide a high-quality level of support and enthusiasm during projects. Ensure team members have a great experience, feel appreciated, and learn along the way.+ Promote diversity, voicing opinions, and challenging one another for excellent project results.+ Support three major, national retailers and their project needs. Create consistent alignment and transparency with the retailers’ Sales and Marketing Teams.+ Coach/ develop team members on technical and soft skills to become top problem-solvers as well as team players.+ Joined the People Committee in February 2024+ Planned and supported several company celebration events.+ People Engagement Committee Chair in February 2025

University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing