Lois Guzman

Background

About Lois Guzman

A successful Engineer Manager with Global experience in leading Consumer Products from concept through launch. Proven and outstanding skills in driving projects that increase sales growth by recommending strategy and flawlessly executing projects that effectively compete vs. global leaders such as P&G, Kimberly Clark and others. Experience in finished products, materials, processes and packaging for Consumer products: Adult Care, Infant Care, Fem Care, Wet Wipes, Nonwovens, Cosmetics. Launching brands such as Huggies, Depend and private labels (Target, Kroger, Walmart) and others. My R&D/ Marketing / Engineering experience combined with my Project Management of complex projects, Stages & Gate Process and Six Sigma Tools is a solid skill set for success to lead long term portfolio development. I have led global teams to incorporate technology with value stream. I have excellent negotiation skills combined with an excellent balance of Technical, Business and Consumer Understanding. Solid Engineering experience in product and process development. Excellent Project Manager for complex projects with cross teams. Ø Creative Leader with Global Experience Ø Highly Technical skills Ø Project Portfolio Management Ø Business Acumen driver for results Ø Consumer Insight Ø Cross Functional Team Ø People Development Ø Profit Enhancement and Cost Savings Ø Six Sigma -Green Belt and Black Belt Ø Patent Challenges and Filling Ø Business Development Global Market Experience: Executive experience working in: Brands, Private labels, Retails, Technical Areas, Marketing, Engineering and Sourcing. International experience: Leading markets in US, Canada, Mexico, Latin American, and European Markets. Process Knowledge: JOA, Fameccanica, Voith, Coesia, Optima, Kimberly Clark’s machines and others. Experience with Materials Processes (Nonwovens, Films, Stretch materials, Airlaids, Laminations, others), Packaging, Recycling.