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Candidates from the newsletter of May 6, 2022

 

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

Email ray@swiftrecruiters.com

 

89703 Maintenance Engineer – This person is experienced in mechanical/electrical breakdowns on packaging machinery and PLCs, and is looking for a new opportunity from Chicago to northwest Indiana

  • Over 10 years of experience in the electrical field
  • Responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of production and industrial equipment
  • Observes all safety and OSHA standards
  • Good organizational, follow-up and leadership skills
  • Efficient and well organized with great interpersonal skills
  • High attention to detail and excellent time management skills
  • Skills include basic electricity, print reading, workplace safety, fluid power, welding, motor and controls, electrical circuits, industrial wiring, PLCs, machining, mechatronics, pneumatics, motor starters, servo controllers, MULTIVAC, VFFS machine and package production

 

86721 Production/Operations/Fabricating/Converting – This candidate has heavy corrugated experience, including manager/supervisor positions in corrugated, and is located in Indiana

 

  • Heavily experienced in the corrugated industry

  • Held many positions in converting over 12 year career

  • Worked as a flexo operator, production supervisor, corrugator master scheduler, converting scheduler, fabricating supervisor and production manager

  • Started as a floor supervisor, and worked up to production manager after one year

  • Within nine months there was a total culture change in the building, going from being understaffed and only able to run one third of the production equipment due to staffing issues to being fully staffed

  • This was done by training seven machine operators over three different shifts

  • Exceeded daily, monthly and yearly expectations afterward

  • The culture change started with implementation of a rigorous training program that taught the employees the mechanics of the specific manufacturing processes they were completing, which saw an enormous increase in productivity

82164 Senior Folding Carton Sales Executive – Candidate is Ohio based with all the tools for success but would consider relocation to SC, GA or FL

  • Possesses leadership and sales skills with ability to manage multiple level relationships from associate to C-level executives within a customer
  • Documented record of success with continued growth in margin and sales volume throughout employment history
  • Driven leader with an aptitude for problem solving and organization, possessing communication skills that ensure lasting relationships with employees, suppliers and customers
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, estimating, financial analysis, and customer service, with training in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma
  • Areas of expertise include team-based sales skills, team development, business development, product/project management, revenue generation, cost-driven solutions, relationship cultivation, product/process expertise, financial analysis, customer/employee presentations, lean manufacturing and innovation/ideation

89605 Printing Professional – Chicago-area candidate is experienced in folding cartons, project management, purchasing, estimating and digital printing

  • Print professional with 27+ years of print industry experience highlighted by direct contact with sales staff, client base and outside vendors/suppliers
  • Varied print production career and duties, many involving sourcing of raw materials and outside services
  • Complete full-service operation, including design, printing, die cutting, embossing, foil stamping, and final fold and glue operations
  • Involved with all departments on projects from start to finish
  • Complete mastery of all production processes and procedures
  • Company used Monarch MIS system for plant operations and was ISO 9001 compliant
  • Clients included advertising agencies, many emerging marijuana sales organizations, and many high-end cosmetic and make-up manufacturers

82443 Corrugated/Folding Cartons/Thermoform Designer This person is experienced in ArtiosCAD, 2D, 3D, Dreamweaver and SolidWorks, and is looking for an opportunity in the Bloomington, IL area

  • Designs and engineers corrugated packaging designs for POP retail displays and industrial packaging utilizing ArtiosCAD software
  • Next step designs for estimating/quote/pricing using Amtech manufacturing software
  • Provides 3D renderings of packaging designs for customers
  • Manages samples with Kongsberg CNC and mock-ups with HP vinyl graphic large format printer
  • Conducts board analysis for corrugated board and determine board combinations for customers
  • Generates optimal palletization for shipping and storage using TOPS Pro pallet program
  • Worked with sales in national and grocery accounts to design rigid plastic and aluminum containers for major brands
  • Generated product drawings and specifications for tooling costs for sales and finance
  • Calculated costs and lead times for prototyping product designs for pre-production approval
  • Provided sales and engineering support for multiple facilities/states

70172 Folder/Gluer Operator – This professional experienced in both paperboard folding cartons and corrugated is now looking for an opportunity in NC, SC, VA, FL,  southern OR or the West Coast

  • Possesses excellent communication, math and computer skills, quality assurance experience and leadership abilities
  • Worked with various machines in the corrugated industry, such as McKinley press, flexo folder/gluers, banders, C&S labeling machines, Manrolands and Komoris
  • Worked with dies, inks, silicones and varnishes
  • Forklift and clamp truck certified
  • Has an extremely flexible schedule, available to work any shift

85501 Sales Representative This NY candidate’s sales experience includes sales of pouches, lidding, lamination, films, nylon, OPP, HDPE, EVOH, foil, metalized PET, LDPE, EVA and more

  • Products: multi-layer films, roll stock, pre-made pouches, stick packs, portion control, lidding, paper, PET, Nylon, OPP, HDPE, EVOH, foil, metallized PET, LDPE, EVA, co-extrusion films, blown films, extrusion laminated, adhesive laminated, flexographic printing, rotogravure printing, slitting and rewinding

  • Markets: liquid products, dry products, healthcare, snacks, confection, frozen, household, personal care and fresh produce

  • Member of division leadership team and division core team driving strategic and operational direction

  • Primary link between sales team and manufacturing facility with focus on profit and loss responsibility

  • Works closely with sales force on developing new business and maintaining existing business

  • Holds individual monthly meetings with sales team to discuss projects and prospecting activities

  • Negotiates multi-year contracts with customers

  • Sales forecasting and budgeting

  • Establishes and supports competitive pricing strategy

  • Supervises pricing team

  • Coordinates product development efforts with product development team

  • Analyzes job costing to drive sound business decisions

  • Assists division and corporate purchasing teams in determining competitive pricing of raw materials

  • Safety committee member

  • $17MM in new business

  • Doubled new business project win percentage

72802 Estimator – Candidate has experience in displays, corrugated and printing, and is looking for an opportunity in Countryside, IL area

  • Attained costs and figured labor hours to mount, die cut, finish and assemble advertising displays
  • Used AS400 operating system and Smart Sheets
  • Estimated costs for procurement of material, equipment and labor fulfillment for POP corrugate displays
  • Cost analysis, establishment and updates of budgeted hourly rates and contract negotiations
  • Produced estimated costs of screen printed sheet and web print product, incorporating cutting, mechanical and manual labor for glue, assembly and outside sourcing for services or raw materials
  • Used Accelerate printing software

66892 Maintenance/Production/Plant Manager This person experienced in the corrugated industry is looking for an opportunity in central Ohio

  • Supervises and leads all maintenance processes and operations
  • Tracks expenses and oversees the budget for maintenance
  • Maintains all machinery to ensure it is at working standards
  • Creates and implements maintenance procedures      
  • Conducts regular inspections of the facilities to detect and resolve problems
  • Plans and manages all repair and installation activities
  • Ensures all department workers adhere to the safety policies and procedures
  • Assigns repair schedules and evaluates repair cost estimates
  • Documents and prepares daily progress reports and maintenance logs
  • Oversees equipment stock and places orders for new supplies when necessary

89636 Sales Representative This San Diego-based sales representative experienced in full line packaging distribution is looking for an opportunity in southern California

  • Energetic sales leader, persuasive in conveying product benefits and offering solutions, while earning trust and closing sales through personal service
  • History for developing new territories from nothing to double and triple-digit growth, earning 100% commission
  • Confident and well liked sales professional with uncompromising focus for customer service
  • Uses the personal touch, delivered with genuine sincerity and integrity, to put people at ease, inspire confidence and retain long-term customer loyalty
  • Experienced in building and growing territories to immediate profitability
  • More than 20 years in highly competitive sales environments

89641 Designer Candidate is experienced in digital/offset/folding cartons, ArtiosCAD, CAD tables, Mac/Windows and artwork/graphic design; currently in Cleveland but will consider relocation

  • Meticulous design professional with over 14 years of experience in the fields of printing, packaging and graphic arts
  • Advanced knowledge and skills in the Adobe creative suite, structural packaging design, prototyping, prepress and manufacturing
  • Proficient in both Mac and Windows operating systems
  • Excellent communicator with strong teamwork, project management and multitasking skills
  • Able to enjoy some of the most stressful work days with a sense of humor and positive attitude
  • Core competencies include print-ready production artwork, consumer packaged goods, graphic design, color correction, photo editing, department process, and development and updates

89771 Freelance Graphic Designer This northeast OH candidate has a background in structural design in folding cartons, POP displays and corrugated

  • High-achieving graphics professional with a proven record of delivering results through creativity, design, production and excellent project management experience in fast-paced marketing environments
  • Designed and produced packaging, displays, sales/promotional materials, catalogs, brochures and product/application photography
  • Designed both retail and wholesale packaging structures, including clamshells, folding cartons, shelf packs and shippers
  • Managed freelance accounts, including quoting project costs, coordinating multiple projects and ensuring client satisfaction

89146 Plant Manager/General Manager This person with corrugated experience is looking for a new opportunity south of Indianapolis and east of the Mississippi River

  • 22+ years of professional experience as a general manager, business owner and packaging engineer
  • Oversees all aspects of the facility and team
  • Manages all jobs fulfilled at this location and communicates with customers and vendors
  • Interviews employees, hires and terminates as needed
  • Monitors and orders raw materials as needed to maintain a minimum amount of inventory but without jeopardizing plant’s 99% on time delivery score
  • Promotes, improves and maintains a very successful safety program
  • SHARP certified thought the NCDOL, North Carolina’s version of OSHA
  • Rated as excellent with a score of 97 on last audit, the highest score this location has received
  • Maintains and improves procedures to ensure jobs are free of defects and of good quality, produced and delivered on time
  • Other responsibilities include design, estimating and problem-solving all jobs at this location with a key focus on efficiency
  • Developed and executed a new program that has doubled the financial output of the plant
  • Established wage levels for each job description with wage level differentiation
  • Developed a more accurate estimating system
  • Set up and executed all Covid-related procedures as mandated from the corporate office

47815 Health, Safety and Environmental Manager/Superintendent This candidate with converting and corrugated experience is looking for an opportunity in the Southwest or Southeast

  • EHS manager with proven ability to train and lead manufacturing operations to an improved safety culture
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly assess organizational deficiencies as well as develop and implement policies and procedures to improve overall safety and environmental compliance
  • Successful even in the most troubled environments
  • Demonstrated competency in implementing processes, cost reduction and developing sustainable safety programs such as behavior-based safety
  • Responsible for the safety and environmental regulations for three locations
  • Works with employees and local leadership to drive continual improvement and routine management of the EHS program
  • Developed, facilitated and ensured all training requirements were met for all locations
  • Ensured all incidents were investigated and action items completed
  • Reviewed, developed and implemented effective EHS policies, procedures and standards such that they were legally compliant
  • Developed a mature safety culture and ensured that safety committees were effective and engaged
  • Aided other facilities outside of assigned region in both safety and production efforts
  • Analyzed data to reduce the risk and probability of LTAs and environmental impacts in the work environment

89822 Sales Representative – This professional salesperson experienced in general packaging sales, corrugated, folding cartons, equipment and poly bags is looking for an opportunity with a manufacturing concern, preferably in the Las Vegas area

  • 10+ years of outside sales experience

  • Organized and led sales trainings and team strategy meetings

  • Expert in consultative sales process, strong customer retention and a hunter mentality

  • Significant experience with wide range of office management and customer relationship management software, and basic experience with technical and design software

  • Ready to move to next level of distributor sales management, national account sales or manufacturer’s representative

43219 Sales Representative – This NC-based person is experienced in folding carton sales with customers in software, media, pet products, pharm and food throughout NC, SC, VA and TN

  • Professional sales representative with 34 years of experience in printing and packaging sales and sales management
  • Extensive experience selling to Fortune 500 companies in the Southeast, as well as managing many smaller companies’ printing and packaging in the retail and pharmaceutical markets
  • Specializes in paperboard packaging, point of purchase, full and quarter pallet displays, commercial print and flexible packaging
  • Developing the southeast region, including North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina and Tennessee

  • Client relationships include the software, media, pet products, pharmaceutical and food industries

 

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