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Candidates from the newsletter of August 9, 2019

 

To speak with any of these candidates contact Ray Swiatecki at 800-548-3506 ext. 3275 or

Email ray@swiftrecruiters.com

56127 Folder/Gluer Operator – Candidate has 20 years of experience running folder/gluers, including Bobst, Alpina, Masterfold, Media and International, and is looking for an opportunity in NC only, 1st or 3rd shift

  • Sets up and runs machines for all types of carton styles

  • Experience with Alpina, Domino and Media Gluer

  • Has knowledge of easy feeder and carton pack system

  • Has used HHS, Nordson hot and cold glue system and Leary

  • Sets up bar code scanner

81130 Quality Assurance Manager – Northern Illinois candidate is experienced in folding cartons and corrugated and will consider relocation

  • Implementation certified in SQF, FSSC, HACCP, PCQI and AIB
  • Experienced in folding carton, corrugated container and pharmaceutical glass manufacturing
  • Quality assurance manager with proven leadership for developing, training and implementing new and existing total quality systems and food safety, including FSMA, for packaging systems
  • Demonstrated ability to improve process efficiency and reduce operating costs
  • Certified Auditor through SAI Global

40921 Packaging Sales Representative – This person is located in Virginia and is looking for a new opportunity in sales for a manufacturing concern in packaging

  • Packaging manufacturer and distributor sales in VA and NC
  • Corrugated and consumable packaging product sales generated through extensive territory prospecting
  • Responsible for territory growth through new customer attainment and increased sales in established accounts
  • Attained Packaging Consultant Certification
  • Increased sales and gross profit in declining territory each year
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Salesforce, NetSuite, SalesInSync and Lotus Notes

67959 Structural Designer – This designer is experienced in paperboard folding cartons and is looking for a new opportunity in the Chicago area

  • Creative structural designer with over 25 years of leadership, management and design experience meeting evolving design needs of corporate clients
  • Strategized and managed direction of designs
  • Lead developer of folding cartons, prototypes and CAD samples for presentations for customer approvals
  • Supported production team, account managers and sales teams with cost effective layouts and overall strategy
  • Led collaborations between management, ensuring designs met company and customer brand needs
  • Led technical duties and tasks associated with production dies
  • ArtiosCAD (2D and 3D) Version 16 and 18
  • Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel

47544 Sales Representative – This person has experience in POP, POS, corrugated and folding cartons for multiple plants in PA, OH, MD, NY and WV

  • Accomplished sales professional known for delivering strong and sustainable revenue and profit gains in highly competitive markets
  • 20+ years of sales/new business development with cross-industry experience and accomplishments with leading start-up and high-growth Fortune 1000 and up companies
  • 20+ years of selling and/or managing print, POP/POS packaging, corrugated,  folding carton and fulfillment projects from distribution to end user
  • Strong communicator and team leader with a pulse on ever-changing industry trends, specializing in cross-selling services and product lines
  • Fulfillment expertise in pick pack and pallet load environments supported by e-commerce and online logistics
  • Strong knowledge of packaging development, including material selection, packaging design and testing requirements
  • Effectively manages a client base of Fortune 500 companies in the sales cycle process from client consultation to closing

82360 Sales Representative – With nine years of experience in miscellaneous packaging supplies such as stretch, shrink, tape and corrugated, this salesperson has recently relocated to the Indianapolis area and is looking for a new opportunity

  • Met with 10-15 clients daily and documented experiences with clients to strategize, follow up on progress with customers, and tell each client’s story
  • Averaged 5-10 new customers every month
  • In 2017, brought in 55 new clients/new business opportunities
  • Closed largest single order in company’s history
  • Stayed up to date on industry products, procedures and services available to clients
  • Maintained and built relationships with customers of all sizes to maximize sales opportunities through excellent communication
  • Handled various related tasks and responsibilities such as inventory, scheduling, answering phones and emailing customers to address their concerns or needs
  • CRM experience among different platforms
  • Microsoft Office/Excel/PowerPoint
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish

82361 Flexographic Manager – Northern California candidate is knowledgeable in use, operations and maintenance of flexographic presses for labels, boxes and shrink sleeves, and is currently independent but looking to work for a manufacturing company

  • 15 years of experience in the flexographic industry
  • Knowledge of use, operations and maintenance of flexographic printing presses
  • Able to print and coach personnel on running tickets, labels, boxes, shrink sleeves, etc.
  • Printing experience on different types of materials
  • High emphasis on maintaining high quality product
  • Strong error detection and problem solving skills
  • Able to train newly joined workers and guide their activities
  • Able to teach new press operators how to be efficient and to maintain the highest quality
  • Knowledge of ink chemistry/color matching UV/WB ink
  • Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and ISO process knowledge
  • Seeking position as a flexographic operations manager/production manager or director of operations

82243 Customer Service Representative – This person experienced in labels is looking for a new opportunity in San Bernardino County, California

  • Four years of manufacturing customer service experience over the phone and in person in fast-paced environments
  • Responsible, reliable, fast learner who takes the job seriously and is always working for the best interest of the company
  • Bilingual: read and write English and Spanish (fluent)
  • Able to multi­task
  • Interacts well with internal and external contacts
  • Manages inventory
  • QC of product and paperwork
  • 75 WPM typing speed
  • 10 Key proficient
  • Proficient using printer, scanner, fax and multi-line phone
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

70146 Operations/Production/Converting Manager – This manager is experienced in corrugated and paper/paperboard, and is looking for a new opportunity in management within 100 miles of Columbia, SC

  • Highly effective operations and production management professional with extensive experience in paper converting, capital management and managing continuous improvement efforts
  • Rapidly able to identify and correct process gaps to enhance performance and drive business excellence
  • Recognized for achieving quick, positive results in difficult environments
  • Core competencies include continuous improvement, capital projects, P&L experience, new equipment startups, skilled communicator, sense of urgency, assessing training needs, future leaders development and developing plans

82363 Quality Manager – Candidate is experienced in plastic injection, blow molding and label manufacturing, and would consider relocation from central Pennsylvania

  • Software skills include Windows, Word, PowerPoint, e-mail and the internet
  • Project management skills for small and large projects
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Maintains excellent customer satisfaction and customer relations
  • Works with all aspects of manufacturing and support to meet customer expectations
  • Served as a liaison with engineering, manufacturing and service departments to ensure compliance with procedures and timely, accurate distribution of internal work instructions
  • Played a key role in implementing augmentations in manufacturing processes, which significantly increased quality concerning manufacturability limitations within manufacturing
  • Employed analytic techniques to assess productivity and identify opportunities to improve systems and processes
  • Streamlined system to process customer returns through development of automated tracking system
  • Implemented multiple document control, corrective action and lean manufacturing tools
  • Implemented a web-based ISO9001/AS9100 approved document control system for all quality work instructions
  • Worked closely with customers to resolve customer complaints as well as customer audits
  • Considered a key contact by customers for manufacturing-related concerns
  • Worked with the sales department to develop a customer requirement flow down program that ensured their requirements were met and documented all inspections and results
  • ISO9001/AS9100 Lead Auditor – ASQ 2003; completed a two day training course for Lead Auditor certification
  • Internal auditor training, ISO 9001:2008

26052 Procurement/Key Account/Supply Chain Specialist – This person has a packaging distribution background and is located in Georgia but will consider relocation except to West Coast

  • Experienced and results-driven professional with accomplishment spearheading life cycle of construction projects and administering key account strategies within ever-changing and challenging environments

  • Proven track record of success in assessing customer needs, penetrating new markets, controlling cost, managing budgets, improving processes and maximizing bottom line for business

  • Superior communication and leadership capabilities

  • Advanced technical skills in MS Office Suite and Infor M3 ERP

  • Areas of expertise include project life-cycle management, sales cycle management, lead generation and pipeline strategy, budgeting and cost control, B2B and consultative selling, account development and growth, project planning and scheduling, inventory management, client relationship strategy, procurement and supplier management, team leadership and training, and business development strategies

72748 Sales Representative – Candidate has years of experience selling packaging supplies, large format, printers, vehicle wraps and sign supplies; located in Bakersfield, CA and territory is central California and high desert counties

  • Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills
  • Highly skilled and proven track record in relationship building, outside sales and territory management
  • Hunter mentality
  • Possesses strong work ethic and keen sense of urgency to resolve issues in a prompt and effective manner
  • Team player with the ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels
  • Adept at working in fast-paced environments demanding attention to detail and multitasking effectively
  • Exceptional organizational and leadership skills
  • Business and personal relationships with large number of contacts within local and business community
  • Able to manage and grow sales that either meet or exceed sales quota
  • Complex problem solving skills and excellent work ethic
  • Energetic and self-motivated, needing little management
  • Highly skilled in persuasive conversation

41133 Sales Representative – This sales professional experienced in packaging supply distribution is in the Southeast and is looking to relocate to Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa or Sarasota area

  • Develops new and existing customer relationships through networking, lead generation and cold calling

  • Solves complex packaging and shipping issues by analyzing the customer’s procedures and needs

  • Coordinates and manages new customer projects from beginning to end

  • Develops and manages contract packaging requirements for customers

  • Differentiates from others by offering packaging design and automation services

  • Won the award for new customers by an outside sales representative in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012

  • Over $2 million in sales for 2014 – 2018

  • First sales representative to reach $1 million in sales in under five years

  • Second sales representative to reach $2 million in sales in company history

  • On pace for $2.6 million for 2018

82301 Folder/Gluer Operator – Candidate has Bobst, Masterfold, Expertfold, Alpina, Domino and Heidelberg Diana experience, running 4-corners, auto bottom, inner cell, straight line foil and laminated folding cartons; located in VA but will relocate

  • Trained multiple gluer operator apprentices
  • Maintained and troubleshot all HHS and Nordson glue systems throughout department
  • Bobst Expertfold, Heidelberg Diana with turntable, Alpina II and Bobst Domino
  • Designed and implemented SMED processes in order to make department more efficient
  • Department cut overtime even with fewer employees due to consistently reaching throughput goals
  • Attended weekly meetings with management and upper management
  • Ran inner cells, auto-bottom and straight line foil or laminated cartons

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