Michael Mathias
Vice President of Strategy @ Associated Packaging | Continuous Improvement & Lean 6-Sigma
- Role
- Vice President of Strategy at Associated Packaging, Inc.
- Location
- Gallatin, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Mathias
As a seasoned Vice President of Strategy with 30 years of experience in the packaging industry, I specialize in helping businesses significantly reduce their total cost of ownership and optimize their operations. I leverage my Executive MBA and Lean Six Sigma certifications to create measurable value through automation, innovation, and continuous improvement.I have a proven track record in product and new business development, successfully collaborating with numerous Fortune 500 companies to bring their ideas to market. I am passionate about pioneering ground-breaking sustainability technologies, and I guide businesses in navigating complex Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation to minimize their fees and environmental impact
Experience
Vice President of Strategy
Jul 2020 — Present · Gallatin, TN, US
Create synergies with API\'s sales force and our customers to create exceptional value.For over 25 years I have been helping customers reduce their packaging costs. While the times have changed, the needs to reduce those costs has not – in fact it’s increased! Along with the world-class Associated Packaging, I am focused on creating value through automation, utilizing Lean-Sigma Kaizen events and Gemba Walks audits. Ask me what this might look like in your facility or business!
Education
Saint Louis University
Executive Masters in International Business, International Business
1994 — 1996
Heidelberg University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music, Communications
1977 — 1980
Skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Manufacturing
- Packaging Design
- Customer Relations
- Business Development
- Product Development
- Customer Support
- Customer Satisfaction
- New Business Development
- Sales Rep Training
- Sales Management
- Customer Experience
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Packaging
- Contract Negotiation
- Marketing Strategy
- Retail Packaging
- Sales Process
- Profitable Growth
- Creative Solutions
- Customer Retention
- International Sales
- Account Management
- Strategic Planning
- Key Account Management
- Packaging Engineering
- Vendor Relationships
- Customer Engagement
- Inventory Management
- Strategic Negotiations
- Sales
- Project Management
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