Tracie Wilson, Senior Principal Scientist - Packaging Innovation, McCormick

Tracie Wilson offers insights into the unique challenges and opportunities women face while working in packaging and processing.

Tracie Wilson, Senior Principal Scientist - Packaging Innovation, McCormick.
Tracie Wilson, Senior Principal Scientist - Packaging Innovation, McCormick.

What is your name and position? 

Tracie Wilson, Senior Principal Scientist - Packaging Innovation, McCormick. 

How long have you been in this role?  

Eight years dedicated to this role and over three decades of experience in the industry.   

How did you get into the packaging/processing industry and what attracted you to it?   

I thoroughly enjoyed the convergence of science, engineering, and creativity inherent in packaging engineering. In the earlier stages of my career, I delved deeply into comprehending packaging equipment and processes, immersing myself in their intricacies to assess compatibility with packaging components and materials. As I progressed professionally, my focus shifted towards driving new product innovation within packaging. This involved analyzing package formats and their attributes in relation to consumer and customer needs, and assessing their potential contribution to company growth. When exploring new technologies, my mantra has always been to refrain from dismissing possibilities until proven otherwise. Embracing an innovation mindset is key. 

What are some of the challenges that you have faced as a female in a male-dominated industry?  

Asserting my voice was crucial. Too often, a female perspective or idea would seemingly go unnoticed, only to be hailed as ingenious when echoed by a male, sometimes with minimal alteration.  

A fundamental aspect of my personality is collaboration. While invaluable in fostering diverse viewpoints within cross-functional teams, it occasionally led to my achievements going unrecognized. 

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