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Candidates from the newsletter of July 20, 2022

 

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

Email ray@swiftrecruiters.com

 

86982 Corrugated Fabrication Supervisor – This corrugated supervisor is looking for a new opportunity in the Virginia Beach area as superintendent, production manager or operations manager

  • Manages up to 30 employees
  • Oversees quality and completion of orders
  • Ensures that operations and production run smoothly
  • Ensures that employees adhere to company policies
  • Ascertains that all employees work safely per OSHA guidelines
  • Ensures food safety standards are met for customers

 

89946 Territory/Sales/Account Manager – This candidate experienced in jan-san and foodservice disposables is located in Indianapolis but will relocate

 

  • More than 20 years of experience in sales and marketing and management, providing innovative direction, leadership and strategic initiatives in market share growth, and revenue and profit enhancement
  • Works with manufacturers in creating and managing collateral material
  • Develops prospecting programs
  • Coordinates between internal departments and customer for common goals
  • Initiates contact with major community leaders, business principals and employers
  • Builds strategic alliances with industry thought leaders and business partners
  • Negotiates advantageous pricing and structures profitable/exclusive contracts
  • Provides employee coaching and empowerment of sales teams
  • Designs and presents internal/external sales and product training programs
  • Manages, develops and mentors client-centered, results-driven peers
  • Performs project coordination and management
  • Attends and participates at professional industry conferences, trade shows, etc.
  • Creates and delivers articulate, well-researched, audience-specific presentations
  • Trains and manages sales representatives on a national account basis

 

90009 Field Service Technician – This NJ candidate has experience in installation, PM and repairs of new and used packaging machinery, including label applicators, shrink tunnels and letter presses

  • Excellent technical, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills

  • Able to multi-task, effectively prioritize and work under pressure
  • Capable of working with people of all levels within a company as well as customers
  • Aptitude to quickly learn advanced electrical and mechanical product designs
  • Software exposure includes Microsoft Word 98, Microsoft Word 97, Excel, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and advanced applications of Outlook
  • Fluent in English and Russian

89973 Superintendent of Converting – Candidate currently oversees three shifts with EVOL, Ward flexos, die cutters and salaried reports, and is looking for an upward mobility positon anywhere but the West Coast

 

  • Responsible for all of converting department, focusing on safety, productivity, quality, and training and developing salary and hourly employees
  • Currently oversees three shifts: one EVOL, two Ward flexos and three die cutters, as well as two salaried direct reports
  • Responsible for crew safety, product quality and efficient production of containerboard products
  • Additional responsibilities have included troubleshooting machine issues, prioritizing orders, promoting efficient setups and run speeds, waste reduction, scheduling proper training of crew members, and managing employees’ attendance and time sheets
  • Monitored job cards for inconsistencies and worked with customer service to address all issues

67843 Designer/Packaging Engineer – Candidate is experienced in all varied materials, not just paperboard, corrugated or POP displays, as well as InDesign, Artios and Kongsberg; located in NC but will relocate to AR, SC or Pacific Northwest

  • Possesses years of experience with packaging from design through manufacturing process, and knowledge of the requirements of retail environments as well as shipping regulations and certifications
  • Excels at point of purchase displays, cost reduction analysis and customer communication
  • Master at ArtiosCAD and can maintain all sample making equipment, including Kongsberg cutting tables and flatbed printer
  • Developed an internal packaging and temporary display department, allowing the company to source pricing from additional vendors
  • Presided over the installation of a Kongsberg and set up the facility to produce samples internally
  • Worked with the engineering and production team to identify potential problems and changed design to better suit shipping

 

86304 Sales Representative – This Ohio candidate has 10 years of experience and background in in foam and corrugated as well as design and AutoCAD; willing to relocate, preferably to TX, FL or TN but may consider others depending on opportunity

 

  • Motivated, open-minded and confident account executive with more than 10 years of diverse relationship-building and sales experience
  • Collaborative and adaptable leader skilled in professionally communicating, improving processes with innovative solutions, and managing project deadlines, presentations, marketing, data and documentation in fast-paced and dynamic environments
  • Secured new clients by building relationships and clearly communicating service and product details, achieving a 75% client conversion ratio
  • Coordinated new packaging projects by collaborating with clients while designing and quoting packaging systems, resulting in a 100% client satisfaction score
  • Grew sales on existing accounts by leveraging targeted marketing strategies, consistently surpassing monthly revenue goals
  • Established new accounts by leveraging previous professional relationships and industry leaders, doubling monthly division revenue

 

89959 Estimator – Currently located in NC, this estimator is experienced in planning, operation and costing in commercial folding cartons for the cosmetic, pharma and entertainment industries and is willing to relocate

 

  • Production reporting
  • Project management
  • Cost estimations and analysis
  • Operations management
  • Warehouse production processes
  • Cross-collaborative team leadership
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Graphic design concepts
  • Roll stock
  • Large-format printing
  • Packaging
  • Folding cartons
  • Large-format digital printing
  • 3M filter products
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Procurement

55201 Sales Representative – This sales rep has experience with commercial printing, large format, POP and displays and is located in Cincinnati

  • Highly skilled account manager and packaging professional with over 20 years of experience
  • In depth experience in corrugated manufacturing processes and packaging, POP, litho label print and digital print
  • Outstanding customer service management skills
  • Proven skills in building relationships, order negotiation and closing sales
  • Packaging professional who effectively multi-tasks and balances customer needs with company demands
  • Proven skills in developing and maintaining long-term relationships with internal and external customers
  • Outstanding organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple teams and projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines
  • Analytical and creative problem solver
  • Friendly and energetic, with excellent work ethic

46937 Sales Representative – This Seattle-based sales person has experience in packaging supplies, brown box, foam and high end folding cartons

  • Sales consultant specializing in custom packaging, print and supply chain solutions
  • Combines outstanding business development skills, prospecting techniques and 18 years of experience in the packaging industry
  • Works well in a team setting due to attention to detail and work ethic
  • Proven track record of sales and margin growth
  • Skills include high graphic folding carton and single face laminate, key account management and new business development
  • Certified Packaging Professional, IOPP
  • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, ASQ

74922 Finishing Manager – This finishing manager is experienced in folding cartons and is looking for a new opportunity in the Southeast

  • Driven production/manufacturing operations manager with over 25 years of experience leading the overall production activities with emphasis on safety, quality assurance, production and associate involvement
  • Continuously refined skills and expertise of lean manufacturing methodologies to ensure optimal safety, QA, production and overall performance efficiency
  • Fully enjoys being involved and engaged with team every single day
  • Responsible for managing department of 63 associates
  • Ensured safety, quality assurance and production results for $78M in sales
  • Managed two Jagenberg Diana 110s w/Japack auto packer, two Bobst Masterfolds w/Bobst Cartonpack 4 and GenieCut window patch applicator, 50” International Speed King, three FANUC robots and auto palletizer covering six production lines
  • Managed time and attendance using Kronos UGK
  • ISO 9001 Certificate of Registration with Superior Rating, zero finding perfect score

69469 Field Service Technician – This Atlanta service tech is experienced on Ranpak, Orion, Loveshaw, Dynaric, Lantech, Sharp, Starview, FP, Signode and Advanced Poly packaging equipment

  • Works well independently or in a team setting, providing all facets of technical support such as troubleshooting, installations and maintenance
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of numerous manufacturers’ equipment and operating systems
  • Skilled in providing technicians and end users technical support
  • Easily identifies and resolves technical issues and concerns minimizing automation downtime
  • Excellent communication and presentation capabilities
  • Excellent customer relationship skills culminated in increased sales in service, parts and new equipment on multiple occasions
  • Completed all the required training on both non-proprietary and proprietary equipment for Ranpak, Orion, Loveshaw, Dynaric, Lantech, Sharp Packaging Systems, Starview Packaging Machinery, FP International, Signode and Advanced Poly-Packaging

90001 Pre-Press Supervisor/Manager – Candidate has printing experience with ESKO in labels, shrink sleeves and pouches, and is looking for a new opportunity in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area

  • Accomplished, resourceful and goal-driven professional with a comprehensive background in the printing industry, complemented by expertise in production, sales, customer service, procurement and negotiation
  • Demonstrated success in roles ranging including VP of data com services, pre-press manager/supervisor, Esko/Mac lead operator and technical service representative, possessing strong leadership abilities with a talent for team building and project management
  • Extensive experience with a variety of digital presses and sophisticated variable data workflows
  • Areas of expertise include pre-press operations for high end packaging, retail and commercial print; HD and hybrid flexo screening; digital press workflows, deployment and implementation; variable data Esko/XMPie; workflow architecture; Esko system administration; press profiling, fingerprinting and GMG color management; process improvement and workflow optimization; and Prinergy systems and workflows

90024 Operations/Distribution Center Manager – This management professional experienced in plant management, printing, fulfillment, distribution and packaging in large scale operations is looking for an opportunity in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area

  • Extensive operations and plant management experience in large-scale packaging, distribution, scanning, printing, warehouse, logistics and fulfillment operations
  • Proven ability to analyze production metrics, prioritize business needs and implement cost-effective solutions while ensuring safe operations and adherence to regulatory requirements
  • Skills include continuous improvement, ISO implementation, fulfillment/packaging, lean manufacturing, capital procurement, EHS training, transportation/logistics, disaster recovery and vendor relations

86721 Production Manager – Candidate is experienced in corrugated operations and looking for an opportunity as plant manager, superintendent or supervisor; located in Indiana but would consider relocation to AZ, MI or CO

  • Strong problem solving skills, with an extensive production planning background
  • Over five years of experience managing in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication skills and background in conflict resolution
  • Able to work under high pressure, with a keen since of time management
  • Strong background in inventory management and tracking usage of raw materials
  • Gained an extensive background in leadership and have shown leadership skills throughout career in numerous areas of work
  • Uses planning knowledge along with acute communication skills to motivate the crews to continue to reach the daily production goals

47679 Sales Manager/Director of Business Development – This Atlanta candidate has experience in corrugated, packaging supplies and packaging logistics

  • Highly analytical and customer-focused packaging supply chain professional with a proven record of accomplishment in sales management, operational excellence, personnel development, project management, process improvement, market research and competitive analysis
  • Forward-thinking leader who strategically leverages strong sales and operations management experiences to create collaboration among cross-functional teams in achieving win-win outcomes
  • Adaptable and results-oriented problem solver with a strong technical background and a demonstrated ability to evaluate complex situations to define strategies for success
  • Recruited to set up, refine and expand outside-the-box service programs (contract packaging, managed transportation, warehouse solutions, etc.) as well as tasked with providing training and field support to company-wide sales force, while working to establishing an independent strategic solutions sales team

68055 Structural Designer – This person with experience in corrugated, POP displays, foam, plastic corrugated, steel rule dies and folding cartons is looking for a design manager opening in the Southeast

  • Extensive knowledge and experience creating POP displays, industrial and inner packaging (foam, corrugated and plastic corrugated), and folding cartons
  • Skilled in all types of die making and familiar with flexographic print plate requirements
  • Limitless creativity in original packaging designs with consideration to costs and manufacturing abilities, meeting and exceeding customer’s expectations
  • Expertise in ArtoisCAD software, 3D and CAPE, plus Kongsberg, Data Technology and Gerber sample makers
  • Familiarity with several other CAD programs, skilled in Microsoft Office 360 and Adobe Acrobat Pro, and proficient in Amtech/Imaginera management software
  • Complete capability of customer service procedures for estimating, quoting and customer interaction
  • Complete knowledge of tooling and production machinery, engineering designs that meet machine specifications and limitations, and runability and efficiency goals

 

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