Chad McBride

Chad McBride is a seasoned engineering and operations professional with significant experience in capital projects and supply chain management across multiple global manufacturing plants. Currently serving as the Global Engineering - Supply Chain CapEx / Engineering Services Manager at Sealed Air Corporation, Chad oversees energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, manages a diverse team of engineers and designers, and directs capital projects ranging from $250k to $20 million. Previous roles include Assistant Plant Manager at Lindy's Homemade, where Chad improved production output by 35%, and Engineering Manager at Schaeffler, responsible for a team of over 22 engineers and a capital investment of approximately $25 million. Chad holds a Master's in Business Administration from Montreat College and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.