Tracy Loughlin

About Tracy Loughlin

By optimizing the form, fit, function of the packaging, organizations can increase the interest and purchase of their products, grow their brands, and ensure that the customer experience is ideal while also minimally impacting the environment.Designing and developing cost effective but cool and innovative packaging solutions can be a challenge. Sustainability, shelf life, and convenience should all be considered. As a packaging development engineer with over 20 years of experience I know first-hand how difficult it can be to come up with innovative packaging solutions that are creative, sustainable, and yet cost effective. I focus on bringing all of the product and packaging development puzzle pieces together to make the process of launching a new product or improving an existing product, more fun and much easier. My most successful clients know their product inside and out. I streamline the packaging development process by ensuring that the proper packaging matches the product requirements for the customer and end user, and is successful in market.I specialize in working with clients in sectors including (but not limited to): Food & Beverage: Dairy, Frozen, Supplements, Plant Based, Meat & Cheese, Snacking: Cookies, Bars, Breads Cannabis: Child Resistant Packaging, Flower, Edibles, CBD Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Specialties & Strengths Packaging Development Packaging Innovation Packaging Sustainability Process Engineering: MAP, Aseptic, Frozen, Microwavable Project Management Supply Chain Management Logistics Procurement/Supplier SourcingAlso, fun fact, I am a five-time World Champion Pack Burro Racer in the Colorado Mountains. When I’m not developing cool and innovative packaging you can find me in the mountains training with my triple crown winning donkey, Mary Margaret. love to connect with you regarding your packaging needs and challenges. Please shoot me a note at t••••@loughlinpkgconsulting.com or connect with me here directly. I look forward to connecting!

Experience

1. Packaging Engineering Consultant

   Loughlin Pkg Consulting Inc

   Aug 2014 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   I transform your packaging from a concept to reality. With 20 years of experience in packaging engineering, I solve both complex, and sometimes simple, problems my clients encounter with their packaging. With my background and expertise, I can get to know your products and packaging needs quickly, to create effective solutions.Many of my clients feel challenged to ensure their packaging is consumer-focused, while also working within the constraints of their manufacturing capabilities and budgets. As a consultant, I expedite effective packaging solutions for my clients, while also elevating overall quality and ensuring sustainability.I start by communicating with all stakeholders involved in the packaging process so that I have a deep understanding of all constraints and opportunities. By leveraging all of my packaging development skills and experience, I provide best-in-class consulting for companies in need of an dynamic and dedicated professional for both short- and long-term projects.Depending on your needs, you may not need to hire a full-time packaging engineer. I bring all the expertise and tools of a full-time packaging engineer, with a lot more flexibility.And yes, I do have specification templates, a technical packaging calculator, and packaging design brief templates which can be customized to meet your specific product and brand needs. I also know a lot about: Co-extrusion Blow Molding Injection Molding Thermoforming Form Fill Seal (FFS) Flexible and Rigid Packaging Components Barrier Packaging Child Resistant Regulations and PackagingMy clients love working with me because I understand the often overlooked challenges that come with packaging. Packaging should be an up-front consideration! I think about all the details including: manufacturability, cost, shelf-life, consumer behavior, and packaging lifecycle, to ensure that your packaging is optimized for commercialization. Reach out at t••••@loughlinpkgconsulting.com

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Science, Packaging

Skills

• Minitab
• Pro/Engineer
• Food & Beverage
• Food Processing
• Quality Assurance
• Spc
• Product Development
• Process Improvement
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Quality System
• R&D
• Engineering Management
• Fmcg
• Lean Manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical Packaging
• Autocad
• Fda
• Continuous Improvement
• Solidworks
• Food Industry
• Process Engineering
• Medical Devices
• Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Packaging
• Six Sigma
• Pro Engineer