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Candidates from the newsletter of October 23, 2023

 

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

Email ray@swiftrecruiters.com

 

92014 Sales Representative – Candidate is looking for opportunity to put his senior sales experience to use selling packaging supplies, foam and equipment in VA, NC and SC

 

  • Skilled in customer relationship management (CRM), marketing, new business development, packaging, key account management and Microsoft Office

  • Responsible for the direction of new mass production customer development

  • Implemented change of direction of the company from a job shop customer base to a mass quantity customer base

  • Implemented sales force directives and incentive programs for sales force which allowed greater profit margins and increased commissions, enabling the company to diversify and purchase new machinery ($750K) while allowing the company to sell and part out outdated machinery for profit ($200K)

  • In addition, later sales increases allowed the company to purchase additional equipment ($250K), which led to company having the ability to increase production capability by 50% and increase profit margins by 35%

 

92239 Structural Designer – This designer is looking for an opportunity in the Lansing, MI area in corrugated design, engineering or project management

  • Packaging professional with over 13 years of experience in the packaging manufacturing industry

  • Experience in project and program management, packaging design, testing and development

  • Supports cross-functional teams and communicates packaging needs for continuous improvement or new part introductions

  • Develops, recommends and executes cost savings initiatives to reduce overall business expenses

  • Manages projects to ensure customer timelines are met and transition to high volume manufacturing is achieved

  • Manages communications to key stakeholders within the organization, including new material developments, schedules and any associated impacts, and quality issues

  • Brings product through the design and testing phases of the program, then transitions to Asia and Mexico for final phases of product development and high-volume manufacturing

  • Engages with customer, providing design direction for the multiple areas of business of the customer’s market

  • Identifies opportunities within additional department at the customer’s site to help grow overall revenue

  • Reviews and validates customer requirements, gets feedback on performance and identifies further areas to expand presence and provide service to the customer

 

88942 Shift Supervisor – This supervisor who is experienced in folding cartons is looking for a new opportunity for any shift in the Midwest, Southeast or Southwest

 

  • Proficient with InfinityQS, EFI, MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Office

  • Extensive experience with make-readies, Leary detection systems and HHS glue systems

  • Experience in management, production, processing, quality control and customer service

  • Excellent communication, leadership, organizational and troubleshooting skills

  • Mechanically inclined with machine repair and maintenance experience

  • Responsible, independent self-starter that works well as leader or team player

  • Able to perform at high levels in a fast-paced and changing work environment

  • Equipment includes Omega folder/gluer, Bobst Alpina 110, Signature, Jagenberg Diana, Post, 6FX, Royal and Bobst Masterfold

  • Carton styles include straight-line, auto-bottom, inner-cell, 12-24 point board, and 4- and 6-corner

 

92276 Production Supervisor/Process Technician – Candidate has extrusion blown film experience, and knows mono lines up to 9-layer, barrier film with nylon and EVOH, process duties and more

 

  • Troubleshoots run problems and provides corrective actions to reduce scrap and maintain high quality

  • Monitors product to ensure proper yields and quality are being met

  • Performs light maintenance, including replacing pneumatic air lines and pneumatic cylinders

  • Trained in lock-out/tag-out

  • Forklift and electric pallet jack experience

  • Trains new operators

  • Works on continuous improvement projects

  • Performs TPMs and PMs

  • Writes process instructions and setup sheets using Word and Excel to ISO standards

  • Operated blown film extrusion lines, including mono, 3-layer, 5-layer, 7-layer and 9-layer, as well as lamination lines with polyester reinforcement

  • Operated folders, bag machines, single and 2-color flexographic printers, and variety of slitting work

  • Operated turret winders, surface winders, rotators and oscillators

  • Experience in films from .25 mil to 60 mil

  • Filled in for production supervisor when absent

 

92274 Customer Service Manager – This corrugated service manager is looking for an opportunity within one hour of Chicago, and would consider manager, project manager, account manager or customer service representative positions

 

  • Passionate manager with experience in managing both the front office and manufacturing sides of the business

  • Goal-oriented and dedicated to continuous improvement and driving proactive business impact

  • Talented problem solver and leader

  • Advanced MS Office, customer service, problem-solving and computer skills

  • Experience with EDI system (True Commerce), SAP, ERP systems (Sage Accounting), CPMS Witron, Made 2 Manage systems and UPS label system

  • Experience with 5S and lean manufacturing

  • Human resources and translating experience

  • Experience with creating standard operating procedures

  • Fluent in Spanish/English

65918 Director/Sales Manager – This Cincinnati professional has management experience in dispensing, triggers, pumps sprayers, caps and foam, with additional experience in medical device home aid-related products

  • Called on decision makers in diverse industries and markets

  • Demonstrated sales talent and business savvy to identify and exploit market opportunities, cultivate strategic alliances, expand customer base and maximize sales volume

  • Leveraged network of contacts to drive new business and increase sales with established customers

  • Coordinated resources to develop programs

  • Established pricing and margins, negotiated new contracts and secured contract renewals

  • Collaborated with engineers, chemists and others on product development

  • Worked closely with manufacturer teams on timelines, product design, prototype review, product testing, determining volumes and planning details of product launch

  • Introduced new companies and products

  • Initiated product trials and established just-in-time (JIT) inventory programs with automatic replenishment features for consumer products companies, HBA/cosmetics, chemical, food and beverage manufacturers, healthcare/hospital groups and more

  • Managed distributor relationships

  • Generated pull-through sales and provided training, technical/clinical support, coaching and motivation to distributors' sales representatives

  • Represented manufacturers at industry conventions, trade shows and conferences

85343 Production Supervisor – This person is experienced with corrugated Evol flexo folder, 50” Ward flexo folder, 66” Ward rotary die cutter and Post folder/gluer, and is looking for a new opportunity in northeast Ohio

 

  • Instructed work force and manage production and staffing issues

  • Firm knowledge of all production methods and procedures

  • Relayed work instructions to converting employees and managed lineups using web-based programs

  • Inventoried product as needed to ensure continuous production

  • Created work orders for maintenance work to be done, and reported all findings to immediate supervisor and/or plant manager

  • Set up and operated a variety of converting equipment, including Evol 4-color flexo folder/gluer with dual slotter and twin box slitter, 50" Ward 3-color flexo folder/gluer with die cut section, 113"x66" Ward rotary die cutter/2-color (one pull collar, one vacuum transfer) and Post folder/gluer

  • Fast learner with strong problem solving and communication skills

  • Warehouse and quality control experience

  • Lead through example, personal accountability, and continual personal and professional improvement

  • Experience with 5S, Six Sigma and lean manufacturing

  • Technical experience includes CAD, AutoCAD, CNC programming, Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint, and data entry

 

67046 Design Manager/Designer – Chicago area candidate is experienced in folding cartons with a background in child resistance packaging, cannabis, pharmaceutical, health and beauty, and beverage industries

 

  • Creative, high-energy senior structural designer with 37 years of experience as structural design manager, production manager, cGMP quality manager and ISO 9000 auditor

  • Passionate about translating client design requests into successful pharmaceutical senior friendly/child resistant packaging, compliance folding cartons and displays

  • Possesses strong management and communication skills as well as being a multifaceted team manager while interfacing directly with clients and prospects to deliver the best possible results

  • Invented two packaging products, with one patent and one provisional application

  • Creates innovative packaging for leading pharmaceutical printing company, including SF/CR packaging, folding cartons, labels, enclosures and fix-a-form

  • Works directly with customer packaging engineers and sales to meet customer expectations within a specific time frame

  • Creates 3D drawings with graphics for customers to view finished product

  • Cuts newly created design samples and printed samples on Kongsburg, Data Tech and Zund cutting tables to verify form, fit and function with customer-supplied product to comply with their specifications

  • Communicates between gluing department and die cutting to ensure accurate product development

  • Trains direct reports

  • Steel rule die maker of folding carton, corrugated flat and rotary dies, and gasket dies

  • Creates and approves tooling layouts for quoting

  • Creates graphic blanket files, strippers and blankers

 

83147 Designer – This Ohio designer is experienced in graphics, Esko Adobe, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and more, with some ArtiosCAD for structural design, and will consider other locations for relocation

 

  • Approximately 16 years of knowledge and experience within the printing industry as a successful graphic designer and prepress artist within flexography, offset, digital and silkscreen

  • Gained in-depth knowledge and experience as a graphic artist, packaging engineer, and researcher and developer of consumer goods/products, which includes food, clothing, hardware, domestic/home goods and promotional packaging

  • Experienced graphics department supervisor, coordinator and press department production scheduler of flexographic, offset, digital and silkscreen printing

  • Brand and logo development and design

  • Digital press operator, photographer, photo retoucher and Esko Illustrator operator

  • Expert knowledge of Adobe CC/CS: Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Lightroom, etc.

  • Operations and procedures of flexographic, offset, silkscreen and digital printing

 

92199 Lead Extrusion Operator – This person with 20 years of experience with blown film knows film extrusion from downstream to upstream, is experienced with Keifel/W&H and Reifenhouser, and knows Glouster inline bag machines; looking for crew leader or lead opening, preferably in Oklahoma/Arkansas/southern Missouri but open to others

  • Experienced, knowledgeable and reliable extrusion operator focused on quality and leadership

  • Very familiar with all configurations of blown film

  • Enjoys training new hires and less experienced team members

  • Experience includes blown film, inline bag machines, inline 1-color press, extrusion troubleshooting, resin systems, final product packaging and plastics extrusion

91948 Production Manager/Supervisor – This Alabama-based blown film professional with extrusion experience has over 10 years in the industry and the ability to create a safe, profitable and vibrant workplace while actively engaging and developing employees

 

  • Operations Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Strategic Planning
  • Shift Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Leadership Training
  • Time Management Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • New Hire Onboarding
  • 5S/Lean Manufacturing
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Social Skills
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Skill Building

 

83199 Production Manager/Supervisor – Candidate is experienced in corrugated and plastic, and located in southeastern Pennsylvania

 

  • Experienced production supervisor with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive, corrugated packaging and copper wire communication industry
  • Skilled in operations management, Microsoft Word, 6S, setup reduction, sales, team building and account management
  • Strong professional with excellent communication skills and very skilled in lean manufacturing

 

92196 Press Operator/Team Lead – This person has eight years of experience with flexo presses, Flexotechnia CI, W&H CI, Vistaflex, Novaflex and Astraflex; located in Chicago area but would prefer relocation to TX/FL and will consider other states

 

  • Performs complex operations required to set up, operate and feed cylinder-type printing press to produce a variety of items
  • Operates printing press according to company printing procedures and guidelines
  • Directs press helper according to company printing and safety procedures
  • Sets up jobs in the press and monitors the quality of the print as the press is running
  • Responsible for quality and safety of setup and safe operational procedures
  • Checks first piece conformance to specifications
  • Performs daily and periodic preventative maintenance duties specified for assigned equipment
  • Follows all GMPs and 5S
  • Makes sure colors are stored and passing to an X-Rite
  • Performs audits on departments when instructed to do so
  • Experience on Flexotechnica 10-color and 11-color CI pressed, both gearless, and W&H Miraflex 10-color CI press

 

63945 Business Development – Candidate has over 10 years of experience in packaging, predominantly in flexo consumer products, is located in Indianapolis and is looking for a remote position

 

  • Top-performing sales executive and ambitious game changer leveraging a wealth of leadership experience, including multimillion-dollar revenue gains across a multinational scope
  • Holds a record of strong success in establishing brands, building market recognition, driving market penetration and facilitating revenue growth across the United States for leading-edge enterprises
  • Executes successful sales/business development strategies and actionable road maps for territory penetration
  • Pushes companies to next stage of success via individual contributions as well as with proactive team efforts
  • Driven to achieve upward mobility and revenue growth for established and emerging brands
  • Employs a solutions-focused selling model using a customer-oriented strategy while executing needs assessment to provide customized solutions with excellent customer service
  • Surpasses business objectives and aggressive sales quotas
  • Spearheads turnaround situations and process improvement initiatives to instill business development, heighten consumer demand and accelerate team efficiencies and collaboration
  • Skilled at determining the profit/growth potential of programs, next-generation products and leading-edge services in large-scale organizations
  • Influences decision making and direction based on demands and trends
  • Communicates authoritative knowledge of company products and services for a target demographic while also taking charge of business development, territory expansion and strategic planning

 

92202 Project Manager/Coordinator/Client Services – This Atlanta candidate is experienced in packaging with printing knowledge, as well as customer service, order entry processes, operation support, troubleshooting and follow up skills

 

  • Excellent project management, inventory management, order management, administrative and organization skills, plus communication and problem solving capabilities
  • Proficient in internet research, strong word processing, data gathering and spreadsheet development
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams) as well as CRM, SharePoint, Salesforce, Google Suite, Zendesk, Pilot, FileMaker Pro, ACT!, MAS500, JIRA and SAP databases
  • Working Knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop

 

92110 Paper Executive – Candidate is experienced in fine paper, specialty paper and board and is located in New England

 

  • Fine paper, envelope and specialty digital substrates sales professional with sales experience with major merchant companies, printers and agencies
  • Results-driven with a solid record of strategic planning and customer management skills that increase sales, profitability, market share and customer satisfaction
  • Motivated, articulate and effective communicator with the ability to work within a team setting as well as independently
  • Core professional strengths include, new business development, new product sales, program price negotiations, strategic growth planning, customer management, exceptional presentation skills, value-added selling and market analysis

 

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