Bill Rice
About Bill Rice
Bill Rice is the Principal of Packaging Technology at SC Johnson, with over 35 years of experience in the packaging industry, including significant roles at Baxter Healthcare.
Current Position at SC Johnson
Bill Rice currently holds the position of Principal, Packaging Technology at SC Johnson in Racine, WI. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience to drive advancements in packaging solutions. His contributions are pivotal to the company's packaging innovations and sustainability objectives.
Previous Roles at SC Johnson
Bill Rice has a long-standing history with SC Johnson, having held various positions. From 2013 to 2015, he served as the Lead Packaging Engineer, Design Group, where he focused on packaging design and aesthetics. Prior to that, he was the Senior Research Engineer, Packaging from 2000 to 2012, contributing to research and development in packaging technologies.
Experience at Baxter Healthcare
Before joining SC Johnson, Bill Rice accumulated significant experience at Baxter Healthcare in Round Lake, IL. He worked as a Senior Packaging Engineer in the Fenwal Division from 1995 to 2000, developing packaging solutions for healthcare products. Prior to that, he was a Packaging Engineer in the IV Systems Division from 1988 to 1995, focusing on packaging engineering and design for medical products.
Educational Background
Bill Rice has a strong educational background that supports his expertise in packaging. He attained his Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University, studying from 1983 to 1987. He further honed his skills with a Virtual Packaging Design and Prototyping course at Michigan State University in 2014, and completed a Design Thinking - Executive Short Course at IIT Institute of Design the same year.
Industry Experience and Expertise
With over 35 years in the packaging industry, Bill Rice has a robust background in packaging research, engineering, and innovation. His extensive tenure at both SC Johnson and Baxter Healthcare showcases his capability in developing and implementing packaging solutions in both consumer and healthcare sectors. His leadership in packaging design and technology projects underscores his deep industry knowledge and technical proficiency.