Home      Current Industry News      Subscribe To Newsletter      Contact Us

 The #1 source for packaging professionals and careers

We cover the complete US market and all aspects of the Packaging Industry

Candidates from the newsletter of February 14, 2018

To speak with any of these candidates contact Doug Swiatecki at 800-548-3506 ext. 3278 or

Email  doug@swiftrecruiters.com

77033 Production Supervisor – Candidate has a wealth of experience in pressure sensitive coatings, cast film, CPP, bag manufacturing, foil, paper converting, finishing, labels and cartons, and is seeking an opportunity in the Southeast

• Offers a unique combination of manufacturing experience from both the paper converting industry as well as the automotive industry
• Possesses hands on experience that is vital in ever-changing, technology-driven industries
• 20+ years of experience in both industries has provided extensive management experience along with troubleshooting skills to maximize corporate profits and production while minimizing downtime
• Possesses the proven ability to deliver innovative solutions that fully support corporate growth objectives
• Accomplished team leader, adept at developing and guiding diverse teams to deliver top performance
• Juggles multiple assignments while maintaining the highest emphasis on quality and safety
• Areas of expertise include fiscal planning and management, staff training, scheduling, business management, troubleshooting, systems management, research and development, and IS development
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with clients and promote products and services
• Background includes touring various suppliers’ manufacturing facilities, along with end user facilities
• Oversaw the purchase and installation of slitters and rewinders and other equipment, developed SOPs, trained associates, has experience with all activities related to production, including scheduling and shipping, and developed employees in safety,  5S and Six Sigma/JIT practices

71284 Customer Service Representative – This Chicago CSR has experience with price estimation in the corrugated industry and has experience using Amtech software, working closely with sales, graphics, design and shipping departments to coordinate production

• Over 10 years of administrative, customer service, receivables and payables experience

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to handle simultaneous projects and meet deadlines effectively
• Strong computer knowledge: MS Word, MS Excel, Lotus 123, MS Outlook, Starbuilder, Constructware 5.0, Adobe Writer, Amtech and Workflow
• Manages local accounts and communicates with customers regarding their corrugated packaging needs
• Works closely with sales, design, graphics and shipping departments to coordinate production
• Manages and analyzes inventory levels for efficiency and cost savings
• Issues purchase orders to vendors for various products
• Prepares and sends customer quotes
• Organizes and prepares estimates and documents for upcoming bids
• Maintains customer pricing

71370 Paper and Folding Cartons Estimator/Project Manager – This project manager, with over six years of experience working with clients and vendors to ensure production goals, timelines and quality are met, is seeking an opportunity in the paper or carton segment in the Northeast

• CNC, table saws, edge banders, panel saws and digital template machine (Proliner)
• Manages project along a strict time line for production in several different assembly locations throughout the US, working with the client and vendors to ensure quality products

• Works very closely with multi-billion dollar client
• Estimates all aspects of the project
• Sets up work orders and writes SOW if required for new displays
• Determines best method of printing to provide customer with exactly what they want (digital, litho or flexo)
• Works with design teams and client to come up with new, creative themes for new product launches
• AutoCAD 2009, Vector, Drillmate, Pattern Systems – Product Planner, DrawPOWER, Licom – Alphacam, Cabinet Visions, Microsoft Office including Excel and PMP_c

34205 Structural Designer – Designer has over 10 years of experience with corrugated and foam, designing corrugated structure and protective packaging, plus previous experience with paperboard folding cartons and exposure to POP in the Chicagoland area

• Versatile, resourceful and detail-oriented structural designer with extensive experience in leading, consulting, designing, budgeting, cost analysis, vendor negotiations and client relations

• Possesses a proven ability to anticipate unique requirements or potential roadblocks in all situations
• Continually develops backup plans to minimize downtime and deliver high quality results
• Has a demonstrated track record of outstanding service
• Calm, dependable professional who devotes every effort to achieving the best results
• Effectively manages diverse tasks with varying degrees of complexity, establishing goals, developing plans and implementing concepts in order to meet and exceed client/institutional expectations
• Experience with ArtiosCAD, TOPS and Amtech software

77111 Maintenance Mechanic/Manager – This candidate has excellent experience with electrical and mechanical repairs of AC and DC motors, mechanical, electrical (12v-480v), PLC (Allen-Bradley), automation, pneumatics, extrusion and more in the Upper Midwest

• Backup maintenance manager

• Handles all major repairs of electrical components
• Works with remote factory technicians for major asset repairs (example: flexographic presses)
• Helps IT with troublesome problems
• Frequently engineers and installs creative solutions to resolve regular equipment failures
• PLC troubleshooting
• Calibrations on measurement equipment
• Repaired equipment under pressure to ensure safety and production needs were met
• Responsible for most computer- and technology-related tasks within the plant
• Voluntarily on-call 24/7 to ensure continuous plant operation as needed
• Spent nine months as acting lead after a surge of maintenance personnel losses

66184 Packaging Equipment Sales Representative – This sales representative has experience selling industrial packaging equipment for reusable and expendable packaging, hybrid system and wood packaging, custom corrugated and retail ready packaging

• Brought new business to 21 plants across the US

• Industrial packaging for the world's leading heavy equipment and industrial OEMs

• Provides comprehensive solutions that bring total value to customers' organizations

• Managed every aspect of business for clients from product development to the time their product hits the shelves

69834 Maintenance Mechanic – This Northern CA mechanic has experience with scheduled maintenance and repairs of equipment, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, pneumatics, laser sorters, prox sensors, VFD, PLC, etc.

• Able to formulate and follow an equipment maintenance schedule

• Manages a mechanical crew

• Understands preventative maintenance

• Able to remain within or under budgets

• Foresight to make needed changes for future growth and changes in economic standing

• Associate of Science in Mechanized Agriculture

• Well versed in Microsoft Office 2013 as well as Apple Pages

• Certified G6 welder, certified in all seven forklift categories, certified diesel engine mechanic, certified heavy equipment operator, certified aerial lift operator, certified aerial lift trainer, certified in fall protection and certified in working in confined space

76895 Designer – Candidate has over 15 years of experience with POP, cartons and protective packaging, and has experience with ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg devices; seeking an opportunity in the west

• Over 25 years of in depth experience in protective packaging/printing industry
• Experienced operator of die cutting equipment, folder/gluers, foil stamping and Spa UV coater
• Visionary who is able to initiate, develop and implement new ideas
• Effective design capabilities – able to utilize a variety of materials and machinery
• Conceptual sketching and quick rendering skills
• Maintains and repairs Kongsberg CNC
• Software programs for structural design exclusive for packaging, over 19 years of experience: CIMEX, ArtiosCAD, Score! and Impact

• Knowledge of ISTA/ASTM testing standards
• Experience working with sample makers such as DataTech, Mimaki, Kongsberg and Misomex
• Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, SketchUp 3D and AutoCAD
• Certified Die Maker by the Labor Department

75453 Lidding, Film and Foil Sales Representative – The sales representative has experience selling die cut lids, foil products, laminations to territories in the East Coast, Midwest and the West

• Manages global key accounts and promotes outside sales for all three divisions of food, dairy and pharmaceutical packaging

• Manages import sales of semi-finished foil structures and laminations to converters as well as finished goods from Europe to end customers in the US

• Increased sales from $9 million to $23 million in six years (155% growth, 25.8% per year average), adding four major accounts

• Saved over $100,000 in external commissions by taking over direct sales of foil products

• Responsible for introducing new innovations into the market, e.g. drink lid, unembossed lid and customized embossed lid

• Acts as liaison between co-producer and end customers

• Coordinates material shipments to end customers and sister companies

• Negotiates prices and forecasts monthly and annual sales

• Prepares and conveys sales and company presentations

• Supports flexo, UV flexo and rotogravure converting operations, maintaining communications with product development, production and customer service to provide a successful customer experience

• Forecasts financial budgets, reports all quarterly and year-end financials, and provides monthly reports

• Executes and fulfills contracts

• Administers corporate guidelines

• Negotiates and authorizes lease agreements

76689 Plant Superintendent – Candidate has 18 years of experience in the corrugated container arena, and is familiar with lean manufacturing techniques, tracking labor dollars, proper workflow design, reduction of waste, efficiency improvements in the plant setting and hiring, placing and training new associates; will relocate

• Expert in printing, die cutting and flexo-folder gluers

• Extensive machine knowledge with Bobst, Martin, Langston, Emba and Hycorr
• Proficient in plant scheduling and planning
• Program knowledge includes KIWI, Amtech, Zytech and Harry Rohde

• Directs and leads the daily activities of seven salaried supervisors and 67 corrugator, converting and shipping hourly employees

• Directed the installation of a Sun 625 4-color die cutter; as project manager, the machine was at production levels within 45 days
• Ensures that safety within the facility is top priority
• Works directly with the human resources department for the hiring, placement and training of all new associates
• Makes sure the new hires are trained properly and follow the 7S lean manufacturing principles
• Encourages the associates to act as owners
• In charge of tracking and following the MSF and labor dollars per man hour to ensure the company’s expectations are met
• Collaborates with customer service and sales to establish a proper workflow throughout the plant
• In charge of plant waste tracking
• Establishes and maintains plant production efficiencies

77070 Maintenance Mechanic – This mechanic in southern NC has experience with packaging, mixing and filling equipment, PLC diagnostics and electrical experience from 24v through control voltage range to 480v, photo-eyes, sonar, stackers, stretch machines, and thermoforming and blister pack machinery

• Operation and repair of food preparation and packaging equipment

• Managed organization and distribution of all parts in the tool room
• Managed the administration of preventive maintenance for all maintenance personnel
• Managed purchasing – MRO/equipment parts/stock room maintenance
• SAP administrator of all P68 tasks
• Coordinated communications within department to ensure timely turnaround time for work orders, PMs, parts, etc.
• Mechanical and electrical expertise in handling day-to-day operations
• Operation and repair of mixing, packaging and filling equipment
• PM administrator
• SAP lead for maintenance

47087 IBC Liners, FIBC and Bag in Box Sales Representative – Candidate has excellent experience selling IBC liners, tote and pillow liners, and bag in box

• Increased non-food market by 25%

• Increased urn liner business 10%
• Achieved 11%+ over sales quota on a consistent basis
• Successfully called on new prospects to obtain new business
• Worked with current customers to increase volume and get new business
• Started IBC liner business for company

76529 Packaging Engineer – This engineer has experience with packaging development, vendor management and supply chain, food packaging solutions, polystyrene shippers, standup pouches, films, etc. in the northern CA area

• Packaging professional with relevant experience in packaging development, vendor management and supply chain
• Produced several new food packaging solutions
• Strong analytical background with adept knowledge in ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, Illustrator, Microsoft Office and Arena PLM
• Minored in Environmental Design with a background in engineering
• Recognized by peers and management as being highly knowledgeable and solutions oriented, while communicating well with others and consistently holding a great attitude, even when faced with adversity

76857 Service Engineer – Electrical field service engineer with excellent experience in project work and troubleshooting injection blow molding machines, packaging equipment, robot electrical wiring, AGV, control equipment and PLC issues; will relocate

• Electrical field service engineer with 20 years of professional and progressive electrical experience
• Drives complex projects through full development process from concept to full operational status
• Hands-on technician recognized for developing innovative initiatives resulting in cost savings
• Organized, highly motivated, detailed problem solver with root cause problem solving abilities
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both union and staff members
• Performed any preventive maintenance
• Performed emergency service at customer locations as needed
• Provided on-call technical support and field response to equipment
• Provided required service documentation and daily/weekly service reports relating to all functions performed
• Provided technical support and customer training
• Reads and understands PLC software (Siemens7 Sematic Step7 200, 300 and 400), and implements update
• Frequent domestic and international travel
• Interacted professionally with customers and suppliers
• Experienced with the use of MS Office programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

45806 Sales Manager – Candidate has experience in corrugated and POP, demonstrates superior product knowledge, and is an excellent closer

• Excels at penetrating key accounts and increasing revenues through relationship building

• Challenge-oriented; tackles tough sales problems and brings to successful conclusions
• Welcomes objections as opportunity to share product knowledge and expertise
• Tenacious achiever who uses outstanding organization, communication and correspondence skills to build solid customer relationships
• Generates top-quality results by demonstrating superior product knowledge and integrity
• Resourceful when faced with obstacles and adaptable to sales situations
• Strong track record in exceeding sales quotas
• Persuasive negotiator
• Establishes rapport with individuals at all professional levels and from diverse cultures
• Keeps the customer’s needs foremost in mind and illustrates how his/her needs can be met
• Strong closer with emphasis on strategic selling to major account markets, including established firms and small start-ups
• Focuses on helping customer achieve goals, identifying and promoting products that will fill unique application requirements and provide needs resolution
• Adept at collaborating with engineers to design new products
• Leadership qualities and a team player
• Interfaces with inside sales support and professional service groups, and consults with engineers for specific engineering projects
• Develops solid business relationships through honesty, integrity and consistent follow through, which directly contributes to consistent growth of territory
• Skilled at prospecting, customer service, and new product marketing and demonstration
• Presented at strategic planning conferences and performed as lead trainer for northeast region on implementation of new company vision
• Computer knowledge includes MS Word, Excel, Word Perfect, PowerPoint email communication and Internet research

71369 Sheet-Fed and Folding Cartons Estimator – This estimator has over 10 years of experience in the industry, working with outside vendors to establish favorable pricing, confirmation of pricing on orders prior to production runs, and more in the Chicagoland area

• Organized sales and production departments to increase sales volume 40% without an increase in number of employees

• Company was then able to invest in new equipment and better conditions for employees
• Worked with outside vendors to establish pricing
• Confirmed pricing on orders before beginning production
• Worked with large sales department and house accounts to establish pricing
• Negotiated more favorable pricing with vendors to lower costs
• Trained three apprentices who were able to increase their salaries by 50% after six months

76426 Production Supervisor - This northern California production supervisor has over 10 years of experience in the packaging and container industry, especially paperboard, and is skilled in manufacturing operations, process improvement, team building, cross-training, operations management and more.  The candidate is seeking an opportunity in the Northern California area. 

201802dougus