Eric Fennell
About Eric Fennell
Eric Fennell is a Capital Project Engineer at Berry Global, Inc., where he provides engineering support to the Health Hygiene & Specialties Division. He has over 15 years of experience in electrical engineering, including previous roles as Senior Electrical Engineer at Berry Global and Electrical Engineer at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Eric Fennell currently serves as a Capital Project Engineer at Berry Global, Inc., a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he provides engineering support and resources to the Health Hygiene & Specialties Division. His responsibilities include consulting with plant managers to review operational and financial reports, identifying improvement opportunities, and assisting with the implementation of corrective actions. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Berry Global from 2010 to 2022, where he managed plant consolidation efforts, focusing on budgeting, timeline development, and resource allocation.
Education and Expertise
Eric Fennell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from South Carolina State University, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He also completed his high school education at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School from 1999 to 2003. Fennell has demonstrated expertise in Lean Principles and Operations Methodology, contributing to process safety analysis and strategic planning for safety improvement practices.
Background in Engineering
Before joining Berry Global, Inc., Eric Fennell worked as an Electrical Engineer at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company from 2007 to 2010 in the Fayetteville Area of North Carolina. This role provided him with foundational experience in electrical engineering, which he later applied in his positions at Berry Global. His career has been marked by a focus on engineering support and project management within manufacturing environments.
Professional Experience Timeline
Eric Fennell's professional experience spans over 15 years in engineering roles. He began his career at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company from 2007 to 2010, followed by a 12-year tenure at Berry Global, Inc. as a Senior Electrical Engineer from 2010 to 2022. He transitioned to his current role as Capital Project Engineer in 2022, where he continues to leverage his engineering background to support operational improvements.