Candidates
from the newsletter of February 13, 2020
To speak with any of these candidates
contact Doug Swiatecki at 800-548-3506 ext. 3278 or
Email
doug@swiftrecruiters.com
83907 Injection Molding Process Technician
This
Midwestern process technician has experience with setups, changeovers,
color changes, process monitoring, die making, troubleshooting and light
maintenance of injection molding equipment
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Performed
all the machine setups and teardowns at the beginning and end of
each shift
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Mixed and
measured all material dies, including colors and nylons according to
each purchase order
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Troubleshot
the machines when they were having electrical issues to determine
the reason they were not running correctly
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Communicated with management to notify them each day on all parts
that were fabricated
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Plastic
mold injection
processing, material handling, machine operation and maintenance
80697 Packaging Engineer
This
Southeastern candidate has experience working with suppliers and
manufacturing to develop packaging, working with prototyping the design,
testing and manufacturing of packaging
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Skills
include Adobe programs, Microsoft programs, ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks
and Cape Pack
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Excellent
problem solving, time management, project management and oral
presentation skills
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Main point
of contact with suppliers, manufacturing, material handling and
other internal groups to develop packaging for new models
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Responsibilities include constantly seeking improvements for current
model packaging and maintaining returnable fleets through model life
cycles
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Coordinates
packaging proposals and approvals with suppliers and companys
entities to implement current model improvements and resolve
day-to-day issues
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Oversees
overall development of prototype packaging (design, testing and
manufacturing)
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Completes
special projects, including ongoing GPS tracking to better
understand the automotive supply chain as it relates to packaging,
packaging cost studies and packaging fleet validations
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Investigates and addresses quality issues and supports launch and
improvement activities
45007 Tape and Adhesive Representative
This sales
representative has experience selling tape, box sealing equipment,
industrial shipping containers, paper products and other consumables and
is seeking a new opportunity in either the Midwest or Southwest
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Held
challenging positions in both direct sales and marketing to
industrial users for over 17 years
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Has sold
packaging materials and industrial-related equipment systems,
plastics, adhesives, rigid containers and board/sheet products both
through a variety of distribution as well OEM channels
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Achieved
sales performance goals with a record of growth in both new and
existing business
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Experience
with national, key and regional accounts, and has sold in direct
OEM, direct distribution and end user pull-through distribution
channels
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Provided
effective, professional, efficient sales presentations to both
external customers as well as internal personnel and senior
management
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Consistently performed at more than 20% above forecasted levels in a
$5MM territory
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Distribution, regional, OEM and national/strategic account
responsibility
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Contract
negotiation in excess of $1MM
83638 Maintenance Mechanic
The Michigan
mechanic has experience with pneumatic and hydraulics in manufacturing,
and is well versed in robotics and instrumentation, HMI, PLC
troubleshooting, ABB, VFDs and AIM 5, with previous experience with
injection molding machine troubleshooting and repair
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Accomplished maintenance technician on heavy duty trucking,
specializing in waste machinery as well as experienced in diesel,
electrical, fluid control and hydraulics
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Seeking to
leverage extensive background in warehousing/distribution, machining
environment, plastic injection molding, S&R managing/material
handling, employee and customer relations in a challenging
environment
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Extremely
motivated and eager to contribute to the company's success
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Willing to
learn company's product/services/procedures in order to achieve
maximum customer satisfaction
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Will consider a field service position serving in his area
83676 Bobst Repair Specialist
This candidate
troubleshoots the electrical and mechanical aspects of the full line of
Bobst equipment used in the corrugated and folding carton manufacturing
setting, understands the Step 5 programming language and is seeking an
opportunity in the Midwest
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Highly
motivated, productive automation specialist seeking employment in
the area of repair, maintenance, installation and improvement of
automated manufacturing machines and systems
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Repairs,
maintains, installs and improves Swiss automated die cutting
machinery in the corrugated and folding carton industry
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Fully
trained on the Siemens 115 programmable logic controller and the
Step 5 programming language
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Experienced
and trained on European servo-controlled motors and frequency drives
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Diagnoses
problems to board and component level
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Performs
telephone technical support to customers and field service
technicians
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Develops
training procedures and manuals for repair of various machinery
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Trains
customers and service personnel in the field, as well as at the
training facility
83813 Folding Carton Production Press Operator
Midwestern candidate understands all phases of carton manufacturing,
Ward die cutters, folder/gluers, Bobst, sheeting, Heidelberg, Komori and
other presses in carton manufacturing, including training operators
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Responsible
for setup, operation, monitoring and troubleshooting of various
types of equipment in a GMP environment in order to manufacture
primary food packaging
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Maintains
speeds required and correct levels of ink film to manufacture a
quality product
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Trains less
experienced crew members to ensure a cohesive working environment
and efficiently running press
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Certified
forklift operator and cross-functional team member
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Loaded data into Monarch system for production metrics and billing
purposes
65449 Estimator
The estimator
has experience in folding cartons, chipboard, litho-laminated boxes and
clear plastic folding cartons, plus purchasing experience, and is seeing
a new opportunity in the Midwest
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Experienced
in plastics, paperboard and turned edge packaging as well as
corrugated packaging
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Well-rounded in many aspects of packaging, including design, cost
analysis and cost savings, purchasing and project management
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Enjoys
using experience to help others navigate the world of custom
packaging
83632 Shift Supervisor
This Ohio
candidate has experience with rubber extruding machinery and has past
experience with Bobst and some gluing in corrugated
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Lean Six
Sigma Yellow Belt, February 2015 to Present
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Project
Manager
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Production
Scheduling
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Crisis
Management
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HR Affairs
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Strategic
Planning
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Quality
Control
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Capital
Acquisitions
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Training
and Leadership
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CPIM
Training
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Contract
Negotiations
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Budget,
Pricing and Cost Control
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Implementing Best Practices
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Inventory
Control
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Microsoft
Office (Word and Excel)
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SAP
83747 Label Manufacturing Supervisor
Candidate has
excellent experience supervising employees in a fast-paced label
production environment in the Midwest, including customer support,
motivating production staff, waste reduction, 5S, hiring, managing and
training
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Employee
development, supervision, staff scheduling and retention
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Trained Yellow Belt Certification
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Organized digital data entry and safeguarding
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Customer and supplier relations
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ISO/TS 16949 internal auditor
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5S and lean manufacturing
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Facilitated and led successful kaizens
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QAD (MRP system) Lotus Notes, AS-400, Kronos, Google Doc and Office
Suite
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Product development
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Change management
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Quoting
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Engineering
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Managed manufacturing supplies
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Electrical trades certified
71799 Carton Production Manager
The candidate
has hands on experience in plant production operations in folding carton
manufacturing and corrugated, including supervising a finishing
department, and understands Bobst, folder/gluers, windowing, make-ready
times and much more; seeking an opportunity in the Upper Midwest
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Oversaw the plant production operations so that both quality and
safety were fulfilled daily within a successful flat and folding
carton job shop
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Followed operational success on the shop floor throughout the day
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Worked with shipping on a day-to-day basis to make sure production
had been completed and shipped in a timely manner
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Supervised 11 machines and 25+ employees in the finishing department
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Day-to-day operations, including production, quality, safety,
scheduling and inventories of materials
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Supervised 15 to 30 employees
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Worked closely with second shift, with multiple machines in the
corrugated and finishing department
83152 Converting Supervisor
This candidate
has led safety process teams, ensured lower cost and best quality
manufacturing, managed people, instilled accountability, worked on
performance appraisals and all aspects of management in the
manufacturing area, and is willing to relocate
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High-energy, enthusiastic and dependable individual who excels in
challenging and competitive environments
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Extremely
goal oriented with strong interpersonal skills
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Held
progressively responsible positions within the corrugation/display
industry
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Proven
ability to reach a targeted goal
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Recognized
for high ethical standards in all work performed
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Reputation
as a dependable and accountable employee
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Skilled in
problem solving and troubleshooting
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Able to
recruit, motivate and develop long-term employees
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Analyzed
and improved departmental operations, resulting in increased
productivity
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Consistently able to develop a team and maintain high morale and a
sense of commitment
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New
employee orientation program: establishes and reviews company, HR
and safety policies, conducts plant tour and introductions to
immediate supervisory staff and key contact for any further
questions and concerns
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Certified
forklift training, coordinating class room and technical training
and testing
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Implemented
new computer system for inventory control, and trained supervisors
and leads on new system
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Organized
complete restructuring of inventory control in multiple departments
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Designed
and introduced format for quality control for the production
department
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Successful
at perceiving, preventing and/or resolving employee conflicts
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As an
active member of safety committees, leadership has resulted in
consistent and positive excellence and growth in achieving safety
goals and standards
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ISO 9001
Certified
83629 Production Planner
Midwestern
candidate has experience as a purchasing manager and production planner
in folding cartons and corrugate, has managed purchasing, warehouse and
scheduling departments and has hands on experience with die cutting
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Dedicated
and energetic leader with comprehensive management, procurement and
logistics experience
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Incorporates analytical processes to combine input from all areas of
safety, quality, sales, production, maintenance and logistics to
make sound business decisions
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Drives
value creation through innovation
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Demonstrates ability to train, manage and motivate team members to
achieve organizational objectives
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Saved a
total of $1.2 million in local cost savings in first calendar year
as purchasing manager
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Improved
payment terms with vendors as well as getting agreements in place
protecting both the facility and entire company
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Worked with
internal paper mill for multiple quality issues, saving plant
$150,000
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Reduced
aged roll stock inventory by $200,000
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Side trim
waste at an all-time low for a triple wall corrugated plant,
reducing waste by $30,000 monthly
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Coordinated
with operations manager and both corrugator and converting
superintendents to maximize run rates by setup reduction as well as
lineup order to maximize throughput by 6% year over year
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Headed up
board grade optimization team that reduced material costs by
optimizing paper grade combinations that reduced costs yet improved
quality and performance of product with savings over $350,000
83595 Maintenance Technician
This Midwestern
maintenance technician has experience with troubleshooting electrical
(24v up to 480v), Allen-Bradley PLCs and I/Os, has excellent experience
with hydraulics and pneumatics, has worked on blow molding machines,
chillers, bailers, cranes and other manufacturing equipment, and is
familiar with Fanuc and Motoman robots
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Maintenance
and repairs on blow molding machine, chillers and air compressors
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Electrical
troubleshooting of 480v 3-phase down to 24v
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Troubleshoots Allen-Bradley PLCs and I/Os using blueprints
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Mechanical
maintenance and repairs on hydraulics and pneumatics
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Performs
scheduled preventative maintenance
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Keeps
needed supplies and parts in stock
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Welding and
fabrication projects, including making stairs and modifying machines
or guards
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Basic
machining experience with mills and lathes
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Familiar
with Fanuc and Motoman robots service, troubleshooting and basic
programming
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Advanced
from breakdown maintenance to PM, and then to reliability
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Oversees mold and tooling changes
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Creates and modifies programs and profiles on new product runs
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Develops and applies changes to optimize machine performance
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Fine tunes and creates baseline set points to standardize equipment
for optimal reliability
74589 Packaging Sales Representative
The sales
representative has experience selling shrink, stretch, tape, corrugated
and equipment in a lower Midwest territory and is seeking an opportunity
with a manufacturer
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Sells packaging supplies to the lower Midwest and parts of KY, with
excellent contacts in the area
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$4M territory for supplies
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Stretch, tape, shrink, film, corrugated, labels and equipment
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Seeking an opportunity with a manufacturer
68877 Folding Carton Sales Representative
This
sales representative selling cartons in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic
has excellent experience growing new business and extracting additional
revenue from existing customers
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Creates
forecast and growth strategy for account acquisition based on
revenue and profit margin goals
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Promotes
unified strategy for all production locations to expand national
accounts program initiatives
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Produces
support documents, including customized presentations, sales
materials and quote reports
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Participates in networking through trade media, events and
associations, and corporate functions
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Achieved
sales growth goals to reinvigorate and build sales with new and
existing customers in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic
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Pursued bid
opportunities on over $18 million in new packaging business through
prospecting, customized solutions and value-added services
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Established
15 new customers that exceeded corporate objectives for higher
profit margin accounts
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