Candidates from the newsletter of
January 12, 2022
To speak with any of these candidates
contact Ray Swiatecki at 800-548-3506 ext. 3275 or
Email ray@swiftrecruiters.com
67101 Sales Representative
This Memphis-based candidate is currently selling packaging
distribution products/equipment in TN, AR and MS
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Responsible for sales and account management of the Memphis
territory
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Researches industries in assigned territory
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Evaluates
customer needs for packaging, service and equipment
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Main
point of contact in all matters relating to client concerns and
needs
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Monitors
and analyzes customers usage of product
88643 Supervisor/Manager/Plant Manager
This
candidate is experienced with bag making machinery such as plastic bags
and pouch making, and is located in the Greensboro/High Point region of
NC
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Adjusted, set up and
repaired several different makes and models of plastic bag making
machinery since 1984, including working on Scheldahl, Roan Polystar,
FMC, Arvor, Lemo, Gloucester, Hudson Sharp and AMI, both flatbeds
and wicketers
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Experience on rotary
drum, center fold, the Holweg bag machine and the center fold
Simplex bag machine
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Experience on the Roan,
Prototech and Modern manufacturing pouch making machines, working
knowledge and have supervised the operation of the Karlville pouch
machine, and over two years of experience with the Zhoutai flat
bottom pouch machine
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Worked with many
different attachments, including zip lock machines, garbage bag tear
tab features, slider-zip lock, round bottom seals, square bottom
seals, pre-sealers, various folders, header sealers, gusset formers,
bullseye seals and many different specialty attachments
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Designed and helped
build many attachments, including gusset pre-sealers, a folding
system for zip lock sock bags, a four roll header strip unwind
stand, gusset tension forks and several hole punch systems
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Designed and built a
machine to separate wicket spools for diaper bags
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Designed and built a
wicket slit and hole punch rework station for the rework of
non-conforming bags
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Built a gusset
pre-sealer from scratch to use on a Polystar flatbed bag machine for
gusseted diaper bags
88321
Sales Representative
This
sales professional brings exceptional experience in all forms of
packaging equipment, automated systems, end of the line and all
packaging consumables, and is located in Pennsylvania
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Highly-motivated capital equipment and consumable sales executive
with over 25 years of international experience propelling
sustainable revenue growth for production-level packaging supplies
and machinery, including packaging end of line automation, digital
inkjet, packaging and converting, and related paperboard folding
cartons and equipment, plus consumable and supplies sales in high
volumes
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Recognized for the ability to drive turnarounds and dramatically
increase market share, sales volume and profitability through
planning, tactical leadership, staff training and mobilization
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Expertise
includes strategic partnerships, new product introduction, contract
negotiations, geographic expansion, product sourcing and multi-site
sales management on a national and international scale
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Dedicated
to building and motivating high-performing salespeople that
consistently exceed expectations
68024 Sales Representative
Candidate is experienced in foam, film and poly bags and is looking for
a home-based sales opportunity in Tennessee
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Multiple
years of experience in outside business-to-business sales
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Hands-on
team player with proven success generating new sales and expanding
existing accounts
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Able to
establish solid customer relationships, troubleshoot and work
independently
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Calls on
industrial distributors in the Southeast
77823 Sales Representative
This
St. Louis area candidate is experienced in foodservice disposables and
is looking for home-based position in sales
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Strong communication skills coupled with the proven
ability to build meaningful relationships
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Planning and organizational skills with the ability
to handle multiple projects simultaneously
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Hardworking and committed individual who is excited
to make a positive contribution to the company
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Managed territory of 15 distributors covering four
states, including 50% travel
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Planning,
implementation and financial responsibility for all marketing and
merchandising programs with all distributors
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Experience working with P&L statements to identify levers to drive
profitability
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All
promotional programs, including training, sales meetings, food show
setup and working shows
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Financial
responsibility of bill-backs for all contract, non-contract and
school bids, and any special pricing
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Responsible for maintaining and growing a portfolio of national
healthcare GPO (group purchasing organization) customers
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Developed
target lists and growth strategies for key healthcare GPO member
accounts
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Business
to business sales experience working with large national accounts
and multi-site customers
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Interacted and had strong relationships with clinical healthcare
leaders, supply chain buyers, VP and CFO personnel, averaging 25
calls per week
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Updated
customer account files using Salesforce GRM software
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Sold a
value-added portfolio of products using a consultative,
problem-solving approach
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Designed
and set up custom printed cups and embossing of foam and plastic
trays
88682 Production Manager
This person manages flexible packaging, including digital printing,
laminating, slitting and pouching, and is located in Fontana, CA
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Skilled
operations manager with experience in manufacturing, logistics,
quality control, safety, inventory control and process improvement
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Equipped
to take reigns of any average production line and bring about
remarkable results
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Demonstrated expertise in reducing costs, increasing revenues and
minimizing employee turnover
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Proven
skills in negotiating with vendors and increasing production with
existing staff
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Deep
understanding of quality assurance, purchasing and administration of
production operations
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Exceptional communication, problem solving and leadership skills
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Recognized as the department problem solver for implementing out of
the box solutions to meet customer demands
71181 Production/Shift
Supervisor
This
northeastern candidate is experienced in folding cartons, trained in SQF/ISO
and will relocate
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Excellent
interpersonal skills, having dealt with a diversity of professionals
and staff members
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More than
25 years of production supervisor experience, including printing,
cutting, finishing, safety and quality assurance
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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Able to
implement decisions and set effective priorities to achieve both
immediate and long-term goals
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Experience as an ISO auditor and assisted in implementing ISO 9000
procedures and training
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Developed
managerial abilities: able to delegate responsibilities, keep
production efficiencies to quota, and keep production associates on
task and productive while maintaining a positive morale, always
striving to meet customer expectations
88821 Maintenance Supervisor/Manager
This
manager is experienced in the corrugated industry and is looking for an
opportunity in northern NJ
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Serves as
a maintenance supervisor with 15 years of experience in the
corrugated packaging industry
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Primary
focus is to ensure that 250,000 sq. ft. facility is optimally
maintained as well as all internal assets to ensure reliability
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Helps
reduce cost associated with manpower and parts cost in maintaining
equipment
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Skilled
in managing technicians and facility, incorporating lean and safety
methods, improving processes/machine redesign, troubleshooting,
diagnosing and providing timely solutions
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Extremely
flexible and adaptable with excellent organizational, communication
and interpersonal skills
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Team
player with a proven ability to learn and work in different
environments and with all levels of a staff
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Seeking a
facility management, maintenance management or equivalent discipline
with emphasis in R&D, process improvement, packaging design or a
similar opportunity
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Leads
capital projects and manages direct reports
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Experience with Microsoft Office applications, mechanical/electrical
troubleshooting, AutoCAD and Pro-Engineering software
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CMMS
planner, scheduler and organizer
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Lean
Certified problem solver and 5S experience
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Bilingual: English and Spanish
80636 Sales Representative
This rep has sales experience in packaging distribution products in
San Francisco Bay area, and is especially strong in paperboard folding
cartons and corrugated
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Responsible for working with Tier 1 packaging vendors
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Highly
focused and able to consistently achieve sales objectives through
effective account management and commitment to customer satisfaction
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Manages
prospective leads and existing accounts through the Salesforce CRM
platform to accurately forecast revenue and develop long-term
business partnerships
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Managed
territory sales of $1,000,000 by marketing to a broad range of
manufacturing and industrial markets
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Opened
eight new enterprise accounts with projected annual sales of
$1,000,000
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Streamlined processes for a declining territory
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Closed
business with a major manufacturer with forecasted sales of $50,000
in Q1
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Successfully rolled out a price increase to all key accounts
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Aggressively targeted sales to Fortune 1000 end
users, packaging engineers, and packaging designers in northern
California territory
69368 Production Manager/Superintendent
This Texas-based manager who is well experienced in plastic
bags/pouches and SQF/AIB standards is looking for a new managerial
position and will consider relocation to a western or southwestern state
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Certificates include Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Six
Sigma Green Belt, Total Productive Maintenance and Team
Developer/Facilitator
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Skilled in process improvement, OSHA safety
standards, quality management and ISO, SQF and AIB standards
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Software skills include Microsoft Office tools, ERP
system in Radius and Vision inventory control systems
61239 Director of Sales/National Sales Manager
This Tennessee candidate is experienced in folding cartons, but will
consider a position in folding cartons or other packaging products
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Over 25
years of experience in advertising, printing, packaging and
marketing communications, holding positions of account management,
sales and sales management, print production and customer service
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Currently
helping nationwide brands, small and large, with their brand
identity, packaging, displays and in-store signage
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Prospects
and converts new customers interested in multiple products,
including custom folding carton packaging, flexo labels, wide format
digital signage and displays
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Generated
just under $1 million in revenue in year one coming out of pandemic
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Brought
20 new customers to the company in first 12 months
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Trained
CSRs on folding carton basics as this was a new division for the
company
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Continuous improvement in the CAD department to organize and
expedite structural design
88789 Customer Service Representative
This CSR is experienced in corrugated and willing to learn new order
entry software; located in the Chicago area and will consider
opportunities in Chicagoland, MN or WI
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Coordinates orders between customers, sales and production, while
also assisting sales in estimating projects for customer budgets
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Goal-oriented and apt to work independently with little to no
guidance
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Possesses
a genuine attitude and outlook to achieve and excel
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Works in
an organized and timely manner while identifying problems and asking
insightful questions
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Excellent
professional written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrates empathic listening and a patience to understand
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Exhibits
ethical behavior while maintaining higher standards
88736 Customer Service Representative/Project
Manager
This person experienced in paperboard folding cartons, displays and
corrugated cartons is looking for a new opportunity in
Greensboro/Danville, NC area and would consider work from home
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Managed
projects/accounts in the areas of point of purchase display,
pharmaceutical/food printing and packaging, standard card and
corrugated box structures for 20+ years
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Experience includes logistics, procurement, business processes
analysis and technology solutions
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Extensive
experience with project management
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Proven
record of delivering superior performance, continuous improvement
and greater operational efficiency
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Looking
to utilize strong work ethic, knowledge and creativity to enhance
the current management team in procurement, customer service or
project management
88784 Customer Service Representative
This candidate in Kentucky has experience with corrugated, HRMS, KIWI
and Amtech, and would consider relocation to SC, FL or southeast GA
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Communicates with customers and works with all internal departments
for the scheduling and graphics engineering of flexographic print
plates
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Estimates
and quotes orders, performs order entry, proofs graphics, bills
orders and files all related paperwork
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Performs
a variety of additional activities to facilitate excellent customer
relationships and support effective and cost efficient manufacturing
operations
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Operates
within defined systems or parameters and participates in a variety
of order management activities
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Estimates, quotes, obtains tooling and sources material costs,
places customer orders, monitors inventory levels/turns and places
plant fulfillment orders
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Acted as
sales/service representative for house accounts
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Worked
closely with all internal departments and outside suppliers in the
development and maintenance of customer specifications and
requirements
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Monitored
cost effectiveness and efficiencies of all products to maintain
profitability
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Assisted
in the training and development of account managers
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Reviewed
new estimates and item orders put in by account managers for
accuracy and cost effectiveness
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Increased
profitability by up to 10% on several large accounts and on time
deliveries by up to 15%
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Wrote and
implemented five new departmental procedures for estimating and
order processing
88661 Supervisor/Production Manager
Candidate is experienced in roll stock, pouches, labels, shrink and
stretch sleeve, plus trains operators, and is looking for a first shift
management opportunity in the Harrisburg, PA area
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Experienced production supervisor with a focus on quality assurance,
efficiency and teamwork
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History
of effective leadership and adaptability leading to increased output
with less waste
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Organized
and conscientious manufacturing professional who thrives in a
collaborative environment where all are productive contributors to
company growth and success
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Lean Six
Sigma certification
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VitalSmarts supervisory and crucial
conversations training
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Skilled
in quality control, production efficiency, resource allocation and
time-sensitive production scheduling
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Develops
policies and procedures, as well as safety standards
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Cross-trained to operate and troubleshoot all machines within
department
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Proficient with SAP manufacturing software and the Microsoft Office
suite
69781 Sales Representative
This sales rep located in eastern NC is experienced in corrugated
products and will consider other packaging sales as well
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Created
partnerships over the last 28 years with many of the best companies
in the country, including Hospira/Pfizer, Scott Farms, Deep River
Brewing, Cummins Diesel and many more
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Sold in a
wide range of markets, including pharmaceutical, food and produce,
automotive and manufacturing
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Strong
sales leader who consistently demonstrates strong technical
abilities, excellent communication skills, innovative organizational
skills, management of people, and a high level of analytical
thinking, motivation, drive and adaptability
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Works
well with teammates and partners
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Highly
motivated, critical thinker, goal-oriented and easily adapts to
change
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Excellent
consultative sales techniques
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Strong
communication skills: interpersonal, presentation, oral and written
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Conceptual thinker and strong design strategist
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Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple
projects and assignments
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Top rated
sales performer
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Excellent
reading and comprehension skills
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Strong
client relationship manager
81253 Plant Manager
This management professional experienced in flexible packaging,
extrusion, foam and consumer products is looking for an opportunity in
the Dallas/Ft. Worth area
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Experienced operations
manager with proven skills in all levels of manufacturing
environment
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Recognized leadership,
interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
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Additional key strengths
in strategic and operational planning, safety, quality and
performance improvement, supply and logistics management, and
project management
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Results-oriented leader
with experience building strongly-motivated organizational teams
with clear goals and objectives
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Responsible for P&L of a
24/7 flexible packaging operation with 35 employees and annual sales
budget exceeding $7.8M
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Most recently assisted
in the relocation of the operations from a 65K sq. ft. facility to
220K sq. ft. facility
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Working with local
recruiter, identified, screened and hired all managers and hourly
employees at new location
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Worked with divisional
engineers to determine equipment layout for product flow
optimization and best use of warehouse space
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Implemented safety
initiatives at new plant location
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Implemented Pregis 7
Elements Safety Program, revised LOTO program and job safety
analysis
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Oversaw formation of
plant steering committee developing action items and sub-teams
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Works closely with sales
and plant planner to prevent product runouts during transition of
locations
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Involved in cost savings
initiatives through line efficiency gains and aggressive reclaim
usage
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Worked with divisional
engineers to submit and obtain approval for over $600K in facility
improvements
60639 General Manager/Regional Director
This NC candidate is experienced in corrugated and will relocate to
TX, FL, AZ or the Southeast
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Proven
success in providing focused leadership at a plant and corporate
level
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Broad-based management skills with local and global perspective
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Strong
application skills in decision making, problem solving and conflict
resolution
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Managed
customer relationships at multiple levels, leading to maintaining
sales level in a shrinking market
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Hands on
technical experience with cutting edge equipment
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Able to
maximize productivity and potential from staff
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Trained
in areas of risk management, process control development, logistics
and customer service
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Production and sales performance responsibility
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Quality
program management
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New
business cultivation
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Lowered
plant waste 4% through quality program and best manufacturing
practices
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Raised
average corrugator production by 20%
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