Chad Swindall
About Chad Swindall
Chad Swindall is the Manager of RD&E, Air Care at SC Johnson, with extensive experience in packaging and supply chain management.
Title and Current Role
Chad Swindall is currently the Manager of RD&E (Research, Development, and Engineering) for Air Care at SC Johnson. In this role, he oversees research and development initiatives and engineering projects within the air care segment, ensuring innovative solutions and effective management of development processes.
Career at SC Johnson
Chad Swindall has had a long and varied career at SC Johnson, stretching from 2005 to the present. He began as a Research Engineer and advanced to a Senior Research Engineer from 2005 to 2011. Subsequently, he held leadership roles, such as Lead for Corporate Strategic Initiatives, North America Product Supply (2011-2013), Project Lead for Design To Value, Global Product Supply (2013-2014), and Manager for PMO - Project Management, Design To Value, Global Procurement Supply Chain (2014-2021). In his current capacity as Manager of RD&E, Air Care, he continues to contribute significantly to the company's strategic projects.
Previous Professional Experience
Before joining SC Johnson, Chad Swindall worked in several key roles across multiple industries. He served as a Packaging Research Engineer at Kraft Foods Group from 2001 to 2005 and as a Packaging Engineer at Bath & Body Works from 1998 to 2001. His career started with an internship at Kenpak in 1997, where he gained early exposure to the industry. These roles helped him build a robust foundation in packaging engineering and product development.
Education and Academic Background
Chad Swindall completed his academic journey with a master's degree and a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. He earned an MS in Supply Chain Management from The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, he attained a BS in Packaging from Michigan State University between 1993 and 1998. He also holds a high school diploma from Southfield-Lathrup Senior High School, achieved from 1989 to 1993.
Expertise in Packaging and Supply Chain Management
With extensive experience in both packaging and supply chain management, Chad Swindall has built a career that combines technical proficiency with strategic leadership. His roles have spanned research engineering, project management, and strategic initiatives across leading companies in the industry. This blend of skills has positioned him as a key contributor to the fields of packaging, supply chain, and air care engineering.