Janelle Konchar
About Janelle Konchar
Janelle Konchar is the Home Care Supply Chain Innovation and Engineering Leader at Procter & Gamble, specializing in construction and startup management within FMCG environments.
Title
Janelle Konchar is currently serving as the Home Care Supply Chain Innovation and Engineering Leader at Procter & Gamble. She has held this position since 2018.
Experience at Procter & Gamble
Janelle Konchar's career at Procter & Gamble spans multiple leadership positions. These include her current role as Home Care Supply Chain Innovation and Engineering Leader since 2018 in West Virginia, Plant Start Up Leader for the New Baby Care U.S. Manufacturing Site from 2017 to 2018 in Box Elder, Utah, and Global Baby Care Engineering Leader in Euskirchen, Germany from 2015 to 2017. She also worked as North America Baby Care Engineering Leader in Cincinnati, Ohio from 2014 to 2015, Platform Engineering Leader from 2011 to 2014, Development Line Engineering Leader from 2010 to 2011 in Germany, and Process and Equipment Engineer from 2006 to 2010 in Cincinnati.
Educational Background
Janelle Konchar pursued a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Distinction and a Minor in Mathematics at the University of Delaware from 2002 to 2006. During her time at the university, she also worked as a Research Assistant in the Mechanical Design & Development Lab.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Janelle Konchar has led significant projects, including the transition of Swiffer production to a new site in West Virginia, which involved the permanent closure of the Brockville site. She plays a crucial role in identifying new applications of Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance business models and processes, focusing on digitization and automation to maximize household reach efficiently.
Specializations and Interests
Janelle Konchar specializes in construction and startup management within FMCG environments, especially for hygiene products. She has a strong interest in how retailers can leverage automation, AI, and IoT to improve operations and customer experiences.