Gaetan Philippon

About Gaetan Philippon

Results-driven management professional with a strong foundation in mechanical and industrial engineering, complemented by a proven track record in operations, product development, lean manufacturing, and organizational leadership. I execute strategy by empowering team members, fostering an environment of trust, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. My leadership philosophy is anchored in three core values: Excellence - Creating a safe environment where individuals feel empowered to grow without fear of judgement.Honor - Building interdependence and trust across all levels of the organization.Achievement - Driving focused, purpose-driven execution in service of strategic goals.Core competencies: Leadership Development | Strategic Planning | Project Management | Lean Principles | Process Improvement

Experience

1. Vice President, Operations

   Menasha Packaging

   Mar 2026 — Present · Neenah, WI, US

   Oversee Menasha Packaging’s U.S. Fulfillment Services Operations network. Accountable for driving operational excellence, strengthening cross functional partnerships, and ensuring our teams deliver reliably on customer commitments while advancing our strategic and financial objectives.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  BS/BM, Business Management

  2001 — 2003

• Fox Valley Technical College

  AAS, Mechanical Design

  1988 — 1990

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Operations Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Competitive Analysis
• Team Building
• Management
• Business Development
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Entertainment
• Product Development
• New Business Development
• Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Process Improvement
• Supply Chain Management
• Product Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Sales