Kay Alsleben
About Kay Alsleben
Kay Alsleben is a Product Development Manager at Berry Global, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in product development and technical sales, previously holding positions at Clopay Plastics and Clopay Advanced Printing.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Currently, Kay Alsleben serves as the Product Development Manager at Berry Global, Inc., a position held since 2018. In this role, Alsleben is responsible for developing new product specifications and improving existing ones to meet market demands. Additionally, Alsleben manages the implementation of new products at customer sites, ensuring that customer requirements are effectively translated into product specifications. This position builds on a solid foundation of technical sales management, which Alsleben also held at Berry Global, Inc.
Previous Experience at Clopay Plastics
Before joining Berry Global, Inc., Kay Alsleben worked at Clopay Plastics for several years in various roles. From 2011 to 2016, Alsleben served as the Manager of Technology & Innovation, focusing on product development and innovation strategies. Following this, Alsleben worked as the Manager of Technical Sales Support and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from 2016 to 2018, where the emphasis was on supporting sales with technical expertise and quality assurance. Earlier in the career at Clopay, Alsleben held positions as a Technology Engineer and Process Manager.
Education and Certifications
Kay Alsleben holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. This certification is significant in the field of quality assurance and is utilized to address complex quality-related issues through Six Sigma methodologies. The expertise in Lean Six Sigma supports continuous improvement initiatives within product development and management.
Technical Skills and Focus Areas
In the role of Product Development Manager, Kay Alsleben focuses on continuous improvement management, aiming to enhance product quality and performance. Alsleben supports research and development efforts by translating customer feedback into new or improved products, which is critical for enhancing customer satisfaction. This technical expertise is complemented by a strong background in managing product specifications and aligning them with market needs.