The Packaging Therapist
Welcome to The Packaging Therapist the podcast that delves into the world of technical packaging for your company. Join us as we explore the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in packaging design, materials, and technology. Whether you're a seasoned packaging professional or new to the industry, our expert host and special guests share their insights and expertise to help you make informed decisions and optimize your packaging solutions. Tune in to The Packaging Scholars and unlock the knowledge you need to elevate your packaging game and drive success for your company.
The Packaging Therapist
Is Your Packaging Line a Rework Factory? 7 Warning Signs to Spot Now
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In this episode of The Packaging Therapist, we dig into rework—what it is, why it happens, and what you can do about it. From quality risks to cost impact to prevention strategies, we cover everything packaging and operations leaders need to know to turn rework from a daily headache into a rare exception.
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### ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction
0:16 – What is Rework? Defining planned vs. unplanned
1:24 – Quality Risks: Where rework introduces safety & spec gaps
4:50 – Building Quality Into Your Line (weight checks, code dates, fiber tear)
5:35 – Real-World Story: The 6-hour timestamp gap
7:05 – Refeed vs. Rework: When rejects can still be saved
8:27 – When Packaging Goes Down: All-hands scenarios
9:19 – The Accumulation/Surge Debate
10:52 – Material Changes: Why "same spec" doesn't mean same results
13:00 – Coefficient of Friction & Environmental Variables
14:27 – Setup Sheets & Preventive Maintenance
16:51 – Tracking Rework: OEE, shift reports & data signals
17:58 – Speak Finance: Putting a dollar figure on rework
20:14 – SKU Rationalization: The true cost of complexity
23:00 – Scrap Rate & Overuse: The 100 pounds in, 98 pounds out reality
24:46 – How Rework Shows Up in OEE
26:44 – Root Cause Analysis & The 5 Whys
29:21 – The Value of Your Quality & Food Safety Team
31:05 – Creating a Positive Shift Culture
33:00 – Cross-Functional Alignment: Packaging meets upstream processing
35:21 – Key Takeaways & Wrap-Up
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### 🎙️ ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
**Jessie Schwartz**
CEO, Strategic Packaging Partners
Jessie is the CEO of Strategic Packaging Partners, a consulting firm that helps food and beverage manufacturers bridge the gaps between procurement, operations, and packaging engineering. With experience including packaging roles at Target and work with companies ranging from PepsiCo to mid-size food manufacturers, Jessie specializes in cutting through organizational silos and packaging industry complexity to help companies make practical decisions. Her approach focuses on identifying costly blind spots and facilitating the cross-functional collaboration needed to implement packaging solutions that work in the real world—not just in press releases.
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**Tom Hammann**
Food Manufacturing Operations Expert
Tom brings over 9 years of food manufacturing leadership experience spanning plant operations, corporate strategy, and continuous improvement. He has held roles including Production & Logistics Team Leader, Business Unit Manager, Operations Manager, and Operations Business Manager at major CPG companies. Tom has facilitated 50+ Value Stream Mapping events and led 100+ cost savings initiatives across internal plants, contract manufacturers, and supplier facilities. His hands-on approach—walking the floor, quantifying waste in dollars, and building quality into manufacturing systems—makes him a trusted resource for tackling operational challenges like rework, scrap reduction, and capacity improvement.
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### đź“Ś TOPICS COVERED
#PackagingEngineering #FoodManufacturing #Rework #OEE #QualityControl #FoodSafety #ContinuousImprovement #ManufacturingOps #PackagingTherapist #SupplyChain #CPG
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