Lesley Mc Daniel
About Lesley Mc Daniel
Lesley Mc Daniel is a Procurement Leader specializing in Packaging and NPD Sourcing at Zep, Inc. With extensive experience in procurement and project management, she has held various roles in the plastics and packaging industry since the early 1990s.
Current Role at Zep, Inc.
Lesley Mc Daniel serves as the Procurement Leader for Packaging and New Product Development (NPD) Sourcing at Zep, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she leads supplier selection and recommendation activities, which include the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and managing bid activities. Her responsibilities also encompass collaboration with various departments such as Marketing, Research and Development (R&D), and Compliance to foster innovation and optimize cost efficiency.
Previous Experience at C+K Plastics, Inc.
Prior to her current position, Lesley worked at C+K Plastics, Inc. as a Project Manager from 2016 to 2019. During her three years in this role, she was involved in managing projects within the company, contributing to operational efficiency and project execution in Conyers, Georgia.
Background in Sales and Marketing
Lesley has a diverse background in sales and marketing, having served as a Sales Representative at Colors For Plastics, Inc. for ten months in 2003-2004. Additionally, she was a Manager on the Sales & Marketing Integration team for the Global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project at J. M. Huber Corporation from 1993 to 2001, where she worked for eight years in Atlanta, Georgia.
Education in Chemical Engineering
Lesley Mc Daniel earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of Alabama. She attended the university from 1987 to 1993, completing her studies over a six-year period. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation for her roles in procurement and project management.
Consulting and Other Roles
In 2021, Lesley briefly worked as an Independent Procurement Consultant at Advanced Operations Partners for four months. Her previous roles also include serving as a Market Development Specialist at SKC Inc. from 2007 to 2016 and as a Product Manager for Consumer Paper Packaging at Exopack, LLC from 2001 to 2003, showcasing her extensive experience in procurement and product management.