Andrew DiFilippo

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Packaging Engineer II at General Mills

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Andrew is a solutions-driven Packaging Engineer at General Mills with extensive experience in the packaged foods industry. Specializing in project management and data analysis, he excels at leading cost savings and innovation projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University.

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He won the Bell Technical Award for Learning Agility at General Mills for qualifying alternative suppliers, which prevented a $150MM business shutdown.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Relationship Oriented

Full Of Energy

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Cost Reduction
He has a proven record of spearheading cost reduction initiatives, including coordinating a supplier transition that saved over $500, 000 at a previous company.
Supply Chain Resiliency
His work in qualifying alternative suppliers for Pillsbury's composite cans demonstrates a focus on avoiding costly production shutdowns and ensuring supply continuity.
Packaging Innovation
He has managed packaging development for new brands and won an internal innovation competition for developing a novel frozen product concept.

Media Appearances

Andrew has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2020
Packaging Engineer II at General Mills
3-2019
Packaging Engineer at Conagra Brands
12-2016 - 3-2019
Associate Packaging Engineer at ConAgra Foods
6-2016 - 12-2016
Packaging Intern at ConAgra Foods
5-2015 - 9-2015
Intern at Plascon

Education

2011 - 2016
Batchelor of Science from Michigan State University
2011 - 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Michigan State University

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Exp : 13 Location : Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Packaging Engineer II at General Mills
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Insights For Selling To Andrew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrew is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrew

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrew move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Andrew take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Andrew

Personality Compatibility


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