Ray Martino
Camden ,NSW
Summary
An organised, resourceful and motivated Industrial design post graduate with an extensive background in New product development, project management and project delivery, involving all facets from conceptualisation to completion.
I am an experienced technical specialist in the plastic packaging industry with the ability to manage the development and implementation of creative and innovative packaging solutions, aligning to the highest international standards. I Am detail driven with good communication skills and successful interfacing capabilities between customers and colleagues, with sound analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
New Product Development Manager
Visy Packaging
Sydney, Australia
2019.10 - Current
- New Product Development Project management, managing capital projects up to $800K
- Champion, scope and manage projects from idea to NPD launch to ensure new products are tested and launched as soon as possible - on time and on budget
- Project management to scope out manufacturing solution, primary and secondary packaging and co-packing capabilities, including location; cost & timing, consumer tests, trials and importation of allocated projects
- Organise project information/considerations to develop business cases with recommendations on how to proceed
- Identifying and addressing barriers to success
- Project management; Identifying key issues, alternatives and required next steps
- Work closely with Commercial teams and partners to ensure all NPD related costs (Logistics, Capex, Plate Costs, Write Offs, Line Trials) are managed to within allocated budget/approvals
- Plastics packaging Technical specialist
- Support company's internal blow & injection moulding operations.
NPD Project Manager & Design Engineer
Visy Packaging
Sydney, Australia
2016.04 - 2019.10
- New Product Development Project management
- Technical & Product Design engineer
- Assisting and driving Technical projects within our manufacturing plant for existing and to facilitate new customers.
Product Design & Development Engineer
Visy Packaging
Sydney, Australia
2012.02 - 2016.04
- New design and development of FMCG and Industrial plastic packaging from concept stage to in-house production and manufacturing
- Liaising with key clients as part of the NPD/ Technical arm of new business development
- Using design skills to produce CAD technical drawing/ specification & tooling development.
Technical and Product Design Co-Ordinator
HP Industries
2010.12 - 2012.02
- New design and development of plastic packaging from concept stage to in-house production and manufacturing
- Liaising with clients meeting briefs
- Using design skills to produce CAD technical drawing & specification development.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Industrial and Product Design
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW2010-01
Advanced Diploma - Product Design & Development
TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore
2005-01
Future Leaders Development Program -
LN Consulting
2019-01
Diploma - New Product Development Project Management
Fitzwilliam Institute Group
2014-01
Skills
- Project Management
- Manufacturing process understanding
- Project development
- New Product Development
- Packaging Design
- Interpersonal Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
New Product Development Manager
Visy Packaging
2019.10 - Current
NPD Project Manager & Design Engineer
Visy Packaging
2016.04 - 2019.10
Product Design & Development Engineer
Visy Packaging
2012.02 - 2016.04
Technical and Product Design Co-Ordinator
HP Industries
2010.12 - 2012.02
Bachelor's degree - Industrial and Product Design
Western Sydney University
Advanced Diploma - Product Design & Development
TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore
Future Leaders Development Program -
LN Consulting
Diploma - New Product Development Project Management
Fitzwilliam Institute Group