Kirk Knott

Kirk Knott, CPPL, has extensive experience in project management and packaging engineering, currently serving as a Project Manager/Packaging Engineer at DDL, Inc. since January 2006, where responsibilities include managing a team of seven and overseeing all aspects of packaging projects. Prior roles include Senior Project Manager/Packaging Engineer at DDL, where Kirk established project timelines, coordinated responsibilities, and provided expert guidance on packaging design to enhance sustainability and reduce damage. Previously, Kirk contributed as a Contract Engineer at Medtronic, focusing on inventory accuracy and quality improvement for packaging validations, and as a Manufacturing Engineer at Vital Signs MN, Inc., overseeing cost reduction and process updates. Early career experience includes operational management at Duo Plastic Inc. Kirk holds a degree in Industrial Science with a focus on Packaging from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.