Michael Harris
About Michael Harris
Michael Harris is a Project Manager specializing in Packaging Materials, currently employed at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group. He has extensive experience in packaging engineering and management, having worked for several notable companies in the industry.
Current Role at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Michael Harris serves as a Project Manager specializing in Packaging Materials at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to various projects within the packaging sector. His role involves overseeing packaging development processes and ensuring the delivery of effective packaging solutions.
Previous Experience in Packaging Engineering
Michael Harris has extensive experience in packaging engineering across multiple organizations. He worked as a Senior Research Engineer in Global Packaging Development at Church & Dwight, Co., Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he held positions as a Packaging Engineer at Kraft Foods Group and as a Senior Packaging Engineer at Pinnacle Foods Group LLC. His career also includes a role as Lead Packaging Engineer at CITGO Petroleum from 2013 to 2016.
Education and Academic Background
Michael Harris earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Strategic Management from Davenport University, studying from 2004 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging from Michigan State University, where he studied from 1997 to 2002. This educational background supports his expertise in packaging and project management.
Career Progression in Packaging Management
Michael Harris began his career in packaging management as a Packaging Management Trainee at Nestle Purina Pet Care Company from 2007 to 2008. He then progressed to an Associate Packaging Engineer role at Post Consumer Brands, where he worked from 2008 to 2011. Following this, he gained further experience in various packaging engineering roles before transitioning to project management.
Project Management Experience
In addition to his engineering roles, Michael Harris has significant project management experience. He worked as a Project Manager at James Ross Consulting from 2018 to 2021, where he managed various projects in the packaging sector. His project management skills are further utilized in his current role at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group.