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Candidates from the newsletter of December 19, 2023

 

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

Email ray@swiftrecruiters.com

92431 National Sales/Corporate Account Manager – This person experienced in B2B shipping and packaging supplies is looking for an opportunity in sales leadership in the Detroit area

  • Experienced and passionate sales leader specializing in business development, consulting, coaching and driving results
  • Strategic account management and operations professional with 14+ years of knowledge and experience
  • Specific expertise in the development and execution of process management, sales, development of marketing new products and services, project management and operations
  • Extensive experience in regional sales management, business to business consulting, account retention, contracting and customer relations
  • Possesses ability to quickly identify issues, develop solutions, present recommendations and execute solutions
  • Goal-oriented professional with a proven track record for exceeding set objectives who is looking for the opportunity to make an immediate impact by exuding leadership, drive and passion
  • Skills include strong leadership, excellent communication skills, innovative thinker, excellent presentation skills, results-driven, teacher, mentor, coach, strategic planning, and Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel

32913 Sales Representative – This Wisconsin-based sales representative is experienced in sales of vacuum bags, shrink bags, film, lidding and roll stock with a background in contract packaging

  • Broad-based experience in marketing, sales, territorial management, strategic planning, marketing communications and new business development

  • Professionally skilled in all aspects of relationship building, forecasting and planning for maximum growth and profitability

  • Well versed in most types of packaging and contract packaging, including thermoforming, flexible, corrugated POP, rigid, blister, clamshell, shrink, skin, kitting, paper, folding cartons and all foodservice packaging

  • Experience working with Fortune 1000 companies and numerous resaurant and convenience store chains, both local and national

  • Develops relationships and builds client confidence in employer and their related products

  • Knowledgeable in most types of disposable food packaging/contract packaging

  • Able to quickly define company decision makers and make sure employer is included in all upcoming RFQs

  • Exceptional at penetrating Fortune 1000 companies and presenting to and creating long-term relationships with all levels of corporate structure

  • Develops and maintains large pipeline of opportunities

  • Provides excellent revenue potential in a very timely manner

 

92437 Designer/Packaging Engineer – Candidate is experienced in ArtiosCAD and 3D software in corrugated, plastic, honeycomb, poly foam and wood and is looking for an opportunity in Novi/Fenton/Ann Arbor, MI region; would consider remote work

  • Designs custom corrugated and chipboard protective packaging solutions using ArtiosCAD and Rhinoceros 3D software to achieve most efficient, cost-effective and lean package designs
  • Other materials include plastic corrugated, honeycomb, expanded polyethylene foam and wood
  • Collaborates with and provides technical sales support to the sales team, suppliers and customers, using strong verbal and written communication skills, to create superior packaging solutions
  • Communicates technical packaging information and specifications to suppliers to ensure quality product was delivered and satisfactory to the parameters set by the customer
  • Acquired new business from brand new customers by leveraging industry connections
  • Responsible for warehouse inventory management and smooth day-to-day warehouse operations
  • 98% reduction in inventory errors since implementing ISO 9001:2015 compliant SOPs
  • Graduate of Michigan State University with BS in Packaging
  • Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 Standard Training (2/2022) and ISTA - Certified Packaging Laboratory Professional (6/2020 – 6/2023)

90097 Corrugated Production Supervisor – This supervisor over converting machinery, flexos, die cutters, presses, folder/gluers and laminator knows Kiwi, HRMS, Amtech, Paycor and SAP, and is located in Chicago area but would consider relocation

  • In charge of two lead men to run production floor that has 15 converting machines, including flexos, die cutters, press machines, a flatbed die cutter, two folder/gluers and a laminator that puts label on a corrugated sheet
  • Performs payroll and timekeeping for 40+ employees using Paycor system
  • Makes sure all production numbers are correct before closing the shift
  • Knowledgeable in Kiwi, HRMS, Amtech, Paycor and SAP systems
  • Scheduler backup for when that person is out on vacation
  • Holds new item meetings with customer service and designers to make sure the new item is run the most efficient way
  • Trains new hires, including safety on the machines
  • In charge of ordering wear and tear parts for machines
  • Troubleshoots issues with machines and performs maintenance
  • Checks quality using color swatches, caliper and micrometers
  • Reports to the plant manager any issues or concerns that may arise during a regular shift

73805 Senior Sales Representative – This NE Ohio salesperson has sales experience with corrugated, packaging and industrial supplies

  • Achievement driven wi9th a professional manner ans work ethic
  • Demonstrated closer and new account developer with the ability to lead others
  • Successful profit builder who raises profit margins while growing business
  • Proven effective in diverse industry, company, customer and product environments
  • Adaptable to differing technologies, including packaging, equipment and pharmaceuticals
  • Successfully managed two different territories for the past seven years
  • Recognized as company's sales leader for new account development

92352 Corrugator Operator – Candidate is also experienced with slitter and a CNC machinist; located in Kansas City but would consider relocation anywhere

  • Forklift
  • LOTO and OSHA training
  • AED and First Responder
  • Calipers and micrometer
  • Press brake machine
  • CNC lathe
  • Programmable logic controllers
  • Plastics injection molding
  • Runs parts on mills and lathes
  • Inspects parts with mics and calipers
  • Records on ISO sheet
  • Checks and changes inserts, coolant and way lube

69190 Multi-Talented Graphic/Structural Designer – This person is highly skilled in corrugated, displays/boxes and other substrates, as well as ArtiosCAD, 3D and running a cutting table, and would relocate to TX, TN, OK, NM, AZ or Las Vegas

  • Multi-talented graphic/structural design professional with over 28 years of experience in the digital design field, with four of those years as a structural designer using ArtiosCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Skilled at assisting the sales and production teams to complete projects in a timely manner
  • Passionate commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Expert in the creation of eye-catching, innovative structural and graphic designs that address the needs and interests of various markets
  • Self-directed with exceptional attention to detail, in-depth printing knowledge and the ability to review many types of print proofs
  • Effectively communicates across all levels of management and establishes quality professional relationships with customers
  • Easily adapts to all types of work environments
  • Intelligent, hardworking, self-directed and easily self-taught

84056 Converting/Corrugator/Production Supervisor – Candidate experienced in the corrugated industry is located in Hickory/Charlotte, NC region and would relocate

  • Monitors employees to ensure adherence to company standards
  • Ensures that all customer specifications are followed
  • Addresses all hourly employee concerns while providing leadership in safety, quality, waste and productivity
  • Enforces plant safety regulations, housekeeping guidelines and proper manufacturing practices
  • Encourages employees to become safety conscious
  • Follows quality processes to provide optimal customer satisfaction
  • Adjusts machine schedules to maximize productivity and on-time delivery
  • Leader of performance excellence systems safety team
  • Production champion for Bobst DRO machine
  • Coordinates with tooling vendors for print die, cutting die, ink and auxiliary equipment
  • Handles all coaching and training for employees
  • Conducts regular performance evaluations
  • Ensures all positions are covered during vacations and unplanned absences
  • Audits safety, quality, waste and 5S processes
  • Ensures data reconciliation at the conclusion of each shift
  • Approves and audits employee work schedules and times
  • Enters work orders for maintenance issues to properly maintain equipment
  • Reviews issues concerning safety, quality, downtime and production at weekly crew meetings
  • Collaborates with employees to complete specified action items

92464 Folder/Gluer Operator – This person in southern PA has significant experience with Bobst, Signature and Jagenberg in folding cartons with further experience in digital presses

  • Operates folder/gluer machines in the finishing department
  • Runs Bobst, Signature and Jagenberg machines for folding cartons
  • Produced signage using an HP R2000 hybrid printer, two HP 570 Latex printers and a Kongsburg flatbed cutter
  • Lays out the jobs, prints them, cuts them and does some finishing
  • Helped keep jobs moving through the production process by working closely with the installers and other operators
  • Printed, cut and assembled product in wide format as well as the digital department
  • Gained some bindery experience as well as fulfillment

74775 Sales Representative – This Detroit-area candidate is experienced in film and bags

  • Sandler Gold Certified national and international sales hunter and marketing professional with eight years of progressive and highly successful revenue production
  • Exceptional competency in new client sales, account management and account growth
  • Primary responsibility for identifying and opening new distributor accounts in the Midwest while expanding/servicing historic clients in the region
  • $22M book of business, managing over 60 clients
  • Exceeded budget by 32% in 2021
  • Increased on time deliveries to customers by 10%
  • Effective networking resulted in increasing new business through referrals by 20%
  • Trained a team of inside sales representatives within region

71734 Sales Representative – Candidate is experienced in industrial packaging, including IBCs, corrugated, flexible and laundry equipment and supplies and is located in Indiana

  • Ultra-successful 20+ year sales career evidencing sales performance excellence within the chemical packaging, automation and general industry fields
  • Provided technical solutions in competitive markets
  • Retained key accounts through responsiveness and continually developed business among new, less established accounts
  • Worked with channel partners to secure key accounts and develop new business opportunities
  • Proficient in working with demanding customers engaged in time and budget-stressed industries such as automotive manufacturing and Tier One suppliers
  • Knowledgeable of supply chain and customer relationship dynamics
  • Knowledgeable of the chemical distribution industry
  • Knowledgeable of the automation industry with a strong emphasis on the automotive sector
  • Skilled in all aspects of quoting and margin retention
  • Self-driven with a track record of exceeding both employer and customer expectations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experienced in international sales and international business development

92050 Designer – Candidate has folding cartons experience with Artios, 3D, SolidWorks and more, and is looking for an opportunity in northern New Jersey

  • Parametric design
  • CAD/3D modeling
  • Manufacturing documentation
  • Physical mockups/prototyping
  • 3D rendering/product visualization
  • Concept development
  • Mold making
  • Resin casting
  • Product photography
  • Photo editing/retouching
  • Production art/preproduction
  • Motion graphics/animation
  • ArtiosCAD, Kongsberg CAD/sample table, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, SolidWorks, Keyshot, Fusion 360, 3D printer (FDM and SLA) and vacuum former

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