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Candidates from the newsletter of January 22, 2026

 

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

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95727 Sales Representative – Candidate is experienced in packaging distribution and packaging equipment with a territory from southern Pennsylvania to Delaware

  • Over 12 years of experience in industrial equipment and packaging solutions, achieving consistent sales targets through strategic territory management and strong client relationships
  • Proficient in CRM programs, competitor penetration and product demonstrations, with a proven ability to drive market expansion and customer retention
  • Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering exceptional customer service, aligning with a customer-focused mission
  • Territory sales and market expansion experience
  • Salesforce/Hub Spot/Pipedrive CRM proficiency
  • Customer relationship management
  • New customer penetration strategies
  • Product demonstrations and technical sales
  • Strategic sales planning and forecasting
  • Time management and territory optimization
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
  • Negotiation and contract closure
  • Trade show representation

85644 Account Manager/Sales Representative – This Milwaukee/Green Bay area candidate is experienced in pouches and roll stock film in the pre-media and printing industry

  • Professional sales/account manager with over 30 years of experience in the pre-media and printing industry
  • Energetic sales and brand manager of pre-media solutions serving a wide variety of clients
  • Recognized for developing and growing accounts that exceed business objectives
  • Extremely well-organized team leader skilled at multi-tasking
  • Qualified to manage high profile accounts and grow market share, revenue and profitability
  • Skills include customer relationship management (CRM), sales and packaging development process, graphics art management, pre-press process expert, supply chain management, lead color, business development and project development

  • Knowledge of flexography, rotogravure and offset print platforms

  • Knowledge of Word, Excel and many ERP systems

95676 Business Development Manager – With experienced in flexible packaging, labels and cartons, this manager is looking for a new opportunity in the New Orleans area

  • Dynamic sales and business development executive with 15+ years of experience driving revenue growth in packaging, safety and service industries
  • Recognized for building lasting client partnerships, leading high-performing teams and scaling accounts across diverse sectors, including food and beverage, oil and gas, and hospitality
  • Expertise in territory expansion, strategic planning and brand development
  • Core competencies include business development, revenue growth, territory expansion, strategic negotiation, packaging solutions, marketing strategy, P&L oversight and cross-functional leadership
  • Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumnus

72979 Sales Representative – Candidate is experienced in selling bags/films (PE and BOPP) and roll stock in the Southeast and is now looking for a new opportunity in TX or the Midwest, but would consider an opportunity in MN

  • Highly motivated and driven sales consultant who builds both external and internal relationships with clear communication and tenacity
  • Ambitious and determined goal setting professional able to work with little oversight and collaboratively in team environments
  • Recognized as having a hunter mentality, outstanding time management, exceeding quotas and persistently following through
  • Orchestrated strategic account management efforts that stabilized declining sales, resulting in a 10% increase in existing business within the first year
  • Responsible for Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Mississippi and Louisiana
  • Grew revenue in year one from $120K to over $500K by cold calling, developing and closing new business
  • Responsible for the full life cycle of the sale, including locating, cold calling, pricing, locating the supplier, ensuring quality and delivery

44057 Sales Representative – This Cincinnati-area candidate has experience selling folding cartons nationwide

  • Results-driven national account manager with 32 years of experience who is adept at identifying growth opportunities, building strong client relationships and consistently surpassing revenue targets
  • Proven track record in developing strategic sales plans, managing complex negotiations and implementing effective solutions to optimize account performance
  • Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and seamless execution of sales objectives
  • Proven success in navigating competitive markets and delivering exceptional customer experiences
  • Skilled with Salesforce, Insightly and PMS
  • Training includes Folding Carton College and Carew and Sandler Sales Training

95821 Sales Representative – This NYC-area candidate has experience in plastic bags, disposables, jan/san and packaging, selling in New England, NJ and NY

  • Sole proprietor/broker of foodservice packaging
  • Maintains an $8 million+ territory, supplying disposable packaging and chemicals to the broad liner and jan/san distributor markets in New Jersey, New York, New England and Pennsylvania
  • Managed broad line and janitorial redistribution customer base built over the years in the New Jersey, New York and New England area, supplying them with disposable packaging and chemicals
  • Managed inventory turns and patterns for key vendors
  • Implemented a plan to help prepare company to service the redistribution market

69478 Regional Sales Representative – This person in Maryland is experienced in shrink, roll stock and printed poly bags has a territory of NC, SC, VA, MD, NJ, PA and NY and would consider relocation to Southeast

  • Accomplished sales leader with nearly 30 years of driving revenue growth, elevating customer experience and leading high-performing teams
  • Consistently ranked as a top producer, known for expertly closing complex deals and turning challenging opportunities into long-term partnerships, and respected for strong ethics, integrity and a leadership style rooted in accountability, empathy and clear communication
  • Adept at engaging customers across diverse backgrounds and delivering service that builds trust and loyalty
  • Strategic, organized team-builder with a proven record of motivating talent and optimizing performance

45393 Senior Field Service Technician – This Knoxville candidate has experience including pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, Allen-Bradley and an array of packaging machinery such as Lantech, Combi, Wulftech, Arpack and more

  • 28 years working as a field service technician
  • Certified on all Lantech machine levels, including lean equipment, Combi machines, Orion machines, Shanklin shrink wrappers, various strappers, labeling machines and more
  • Certifications from manufacturer training on stretch wrappers, shrink wrappers, case sealers, case erectors, label printers and strapping equipment or related products
  • Proficient with electrical schematics, electrical symbols and how electricity flows through circuits
  • Performs proper lock-out/tag-out and safety procedures
  • Installs, troubleshoots, trains and works on all equipment, including semi-automatic equipment
  • Reads and interprets pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical drawings for complex installation and troubleshooting equipment
  • Understands AC and DC voltages and proficient with a multimeter in troubleshooting scenarios
  • Diagnoses and troubleshoots micro-logic device, electrical, pneumatic and PLC Ladder logic
  • Attended formal PLC training and can write logic, interface equipment and make program changes
  • Used to overnight travel, including long-distance driving and air travel
  • Able to manage multiple projects, work under pressure and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment
  • Works quickly and efficiently
  • Excellent verbal, written, people and diplomacy skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong planning and organization skills
  • Operates fork trucks, scissor lifts, and boom lifts

89710 Flexo Folder Gluer/Rotary Die Cut Operator – This Spanish-speaking candidate is experienced in corrugated and located in NJ, but will consider relocation

  • Through five years of experience as a lead flexo folder/gluer operator and additional experience operating a 6-color rotary die cutter, developed a comprehensive understanding of the corrugated packaging process
  • Skilled in operating and troubleshooting various machines, including flexo folder/gluers, Mosca bundle strappers and unit palletizers, while ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency
  • Expertise extends across all aspects of corrugated production, from selecting the appropriate board grades to meeting exact job specifications and managing production schedules
  • Led and trained teams, driving continuous improvement in performance, reducing downtime and consistently meeting production targets
  • Attention to detail and ability to adapt to various production needs has contributed to streamlined operations and improved output

56642 Flexible Packaging Salesperson – Candidate is experienced in shrink, lidding, stick packs, pouches, roll stock, poly bags, wide/narrow web applications, cold and hotseal with a current territory of the Pacific NW, N. CA and western states

  • Accomplished remote business development professional offering over 22 years of opening new accounts and selling printed packaging
  • Demonstrated decades of success selling throughout western North America using a seek and conquer mentality while utilizing a deep understanding of markets, industries and prospects
  • Completed Sandler Sales Training – six-day comprehensive group education and training certification
  • Completed C.H.A.R.T. Sales Training – three-day training on cold calling, outreach and creative approaches to gain entry
  • Proficient in several CRM applications, including Salesforce, Odoo and Sugar platforms

95182 Director of Engineering/Technical/Project Management – This person is experienced in RPET products such as tubs, cups, lids and buckets and is looking for senior management opportunity; currently located in Scranton, PA area but will relocate to Philadelphia/East Coast/TX/CO or other large metro areas

  • Mentoring and Leadership
  • Project/change management
  • Research and development
  • Budget forecasting and management
  • Plastics process engineering
  • Statistical data analysis and DoE
  • Mold making, design and management
  • Polymer science and application development
  • 3D CAD, rendering, 3D scanning, PDM and GD&T
  • Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement
  • HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IMS, FDA and GMP
  • Injection molding, extrusion and thermoforming

82361 Plant Manager – This person experienced in printed bags and labels is looking for a new opportunity in the Los Angeles area

  • Seasoned plant operations executive with over two decades of experience leading large-scale manufacturing environments across the U.S. and Latin America
  • Proven ability to develop high-performing teams, drive lean transformation and implement cost-saving process improvements
  • Expertise spans flexographic printing (narrow, mid and wide web), safety and compliance, labor relations and plant turnarounds
  • Recognized for instilling operational discipline, fostering employee engagement and delivering results aligned with organizational objectives
  • Trusted advisor to senior leadership with a reputation for operational excellence, innovation and cultural alignment
  • Full-scope plant operations management
  • Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma tools
  • Flexographic printing and packaging operations
  • Budget development/P&L oversight
  • Multi-site and multi-departmental leadership
  • Quality control (GMP, SOP, ISO and OSHA)
  • Talent acquisition and leadership development
  • Continuous improvement and root cause analysis
  • Workforce planning and labor relations
  • Equipment optimization and CapEx projects
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Bilingual operations leadership (English and Spanish)

55047 Sales Representative – This Massachusetts candidate is experienced in plastic custom injection molding and thermoform packaging in the Northeast in pharma, medical, healthcare and commercial industries

  • Grew sales from $3.8 million to $6 million in region first year and 12-18% annually consistently

  • Earned Account Manager of the Year and Top Sales Award Winner (both in consumables and equipment)

  • Secured enduring business relationships from start-ups to national account level with top C-level executive team members

  • Professional development includes Sandler Selling Systems – David Sandler Training – President’s Club, Unleash the Power Within – Anthony Robbins 4-day seminar, Problem Solving and Decision Making – Kepner-Tregoe, Sales, Networking and Presentations – Dale Carnegie, Professional Selling Skills – Learning International and Strategic Selling Workshop – Miller Heiman

95409 Packaging Engineer – This engineer is experienced in AutoCAD packaging design and retail displays in lawn and garden, pet care products and home appliance, and is looking for a new opportunity within 3-4 hours of Grand Rapids, MI

  • Accomplished and results-driven product and packaging engineer with expertise in leading the development and improvement of groundbreaking packaging designs and retail displays
  • Expertise in delivering improvements that optimize designs, lower costs and reduce waste
  • Skilled in collaborating with colleagues across multiple internal departments to meet company and project goals
  • Demonstrated record of success establishing relationships and motivating teams to produce consistent results in a series of positions
  • Drives success in design optimization as well as cost containment
  • Trusted advisor to leadership
  • End-to-end project management
  • Skilled in retail merchandising displays
  • Experienced in SAP systems and user training
  • Skilled in cross-functional collaboration
  • Versed in sustainable packaging designs
  • Actively seeking to transition to a management role directing packaging operation and teams

95715 GM/President/VP – This senior manager experienced in flexible, folding cartons and labels is looking for hybrid position in team management and currently located in the Southwest

  • Proven team leader in sales, marketing and e-commerce development
  • Senior B2B sales leader driving 20% annual revenue growth; $200MM
  • Digital e-commerce lead-gen tactics paired with conventional sales strategies
  • Sales, marketing and operations team leader and mentor in diverse industries
  • Vets and develops preferred vendors, channel partners and distributors
  • Seasoned entrepreneur, business owner, revenue builder, mentor and educator
  • Prominent skills include SMB B2B marketing strategy, business development, team development, people management, negotiation, CX/UX, client retention, SEM/SEO, CRM, KPB/KPI and P&L

85296 Sales Representative – This NC candidate is experienced in folding cartons and corrugated, willing to relocate himself for a new opportunity in the Southeast or Southwest, and would consider working on a draw

  • Senior sales professional with over two decades of success driving revenue growth in the printing and packaging industry
  • Skilled in cultivating strategic partnerships, expanding market presence and delivering customized solutions that meet high-end client standards
  • Recognized for consistently exceeding sales targets and securing multi-million-dollar accounts across folding cartons, rigid boxes and promotional packaging
  • Combines technical understanding of lithographic and large-format printing with a consultative approach that builds trust, loyalty and repeat business
  • Adept at identifying emerging opportunities and translating client needs into innovative packaging strategies that enhance brand value and profitability
  • Possesses elementary Spanish and German skills

83218 Operations Director – This senior director experienced in plastic bottles/containers (PET/HDPE) with prior experience in production and multi-plant management is looking for an opportunity in northeastern PA

  • Experienced and accomplished manager with a proven track record of effecting change and achieving improvements, especially in the areas of plant and site operations
  • Recognized as a strategic leader in the plastic industry with over 24 years of experience
  • Core competencies include safety standards/compliance, cost improvement, GMP, operations improvement, total quality management, lean manufacturing, hands-on leadership and continuous improvement

95749 Production Supervisor – This supervisor experienced in the corrugated industry is looking for new opportunity in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area

  • Production supervisor with 25+ years of experience in corrugated and boxboard operations
  • Skilled in safety management, team leadership, process troubleshooting and continuous improvement
  • Proven success in reducing downtime, implementing cost-saving solutions and ensuring OSHA-compliant safety standards
  • Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and leadership in fast-paced, high-stress production environments
  • Production leadership and team supervision
  • OSHA compliance and safety training
  • Lean manufacturing/continuous improvement
  • Preventive maintenance and machine troubleshooting
  • Process optimization and root cause analysis
  • Quality control and process monitoring (PI Processbook)
  • Scheduling, payroll and timekeeping (Kronos, JD Edwards and AS400)
  • New hire training and employee development
  • Forklift certified/equipment operation
  • Microsoft Office and Access

61129 Regional Account Manager/Territory Sales Representative – This Texas candidate managed rigid accounts in southeast distribution and also sold packaging distribution products in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana

  • Manages and grows a $12 million territory of distribution customers in a multi-state regional territory

  • Proficient in using Salesforce and Microsoft Office to prepare custom and stock quote proposals, manage projects, handle forecasting and maintain a healthy pipeline

  • Grew a new, unworked sales territory of Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana for an industrial packaging distributor

  • Led a team to add custom and glass containers to product mix

  • Sold at all levels of food, beverage, personal care and industrial manufacturing markets

  • Managed and grew a $12 million territory of Texas and Oklahoma for one of the largest packaging distributors in the world

  • Grew territory 25% during a 3-year period, top 15% performer and award winner in gross profit contribution

  • Performed value-adding selling, driving customer growth through providing stock and custom packaging solutions to food, personal care and beverage fillers

80875 Visual Designer or Packaging Design Manager – This person experienced in graphics for print, digital and presentation is located in Columbus, OH but will consider relocation to the South, Southwest or Midwest

  • Creative and detail-oriented senior graphic designer with over 15 years of experience developing visual design solutions across print, digital and presentation media

  • Began career in an advertising agency, building a strong foundation in branding, campaign development and client collaboration – skills that continue to inform approach to every project

  • Adept at managing multiple priorities while maintaining design excellence and brand consistency

  • Known for transforming complex ideas into clean, impactful visuals that drive engagement and elevate brand identity

  • Core competencies include graphic design, print design, web design, presentation design, advertising design, brand guidelines, art direction, UX/UI design, user-centered design, content strategy, wireframing, style guides, mobile design, team management, time management, file management, digital photography and illustration

77588 Sales Representative – This salesperson has experience in corrugated in the Midwest as well as plastic bags and sheets in the food industry, and is located in Louisville area

  • Results-driven sales professional and team player with multi-level marketing, sales and account management skills offering the unique abilities to develop customer relationships and enhance revenue growth opportunities to satisfy targeted results
  • Innovative sales professional with 30+ years of progressive experience within product/service industries

  • Expertise in customer development, pricing strategies, marketing, client relations and needs assessment

  • Exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem resolution skills, thriving in both independent and collaborative working environments

  • Executive-level experience in plastic and film packaging, corrugated, paper and synthetic products, and baked and frozen foods

90060 Senior Production Manager – Candidate is experienced in corrugated, flexo folders and rotary die cutting and looking for a supervisory position in the Houston area

  • Versatile production supervisor with 40+ years of experience in manufacturing and plant management
  • Proven track record in leading teams of up to 20 employees, optimizing production processes and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards
  • Successfully implemented lean manufacturing principles, achieving significant efficiency improvements and exceeding production targets consistently
  • Skilled in training and developing staff, with a strong focus on operational excellence and regulatory compliance
  • Certified forklift driver for 30+ years

94368 CSR/Project Manager – This person experienced in Amtech, Kiwi, Encore, SAP and Harry Rohde software is seeking a new opportunity in the corrugated industry in the Atlanta area

  • Goal-driven project management and logistics professional with strong work ethics that is self-motivated, dependable and reliable
  • Strong desire to further assist customers, developing and maximizing the customer’s options in ordering packing needs and resolving issues and questions
  • Well-versed in working with minimal to no supervision or with team members with high goals and achieving with maximum outcome
  • Skilled in Word, Excel, project management, AmTech, Web Center, Harry Rohde, Kiwi and forklift

83079 Senior Production Manager/Superintendent – This manager with experience in corrugated is located in Georgia but would relocate to TX, FL, AL, NC, SC, VA, MS or LA

  • Hardworking, energetic and adapt easily to change

  • Strong observation skills and excellent communicator

  • Organized, quick learner with exceptional ability to manage several tasks in stressful environments

  • Able to relate well with every level within an organization to get best results

  • Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Harry Rohde, IBM Maximo, Windows Systems, Shop Floor and CIMS

  • Fluent in Spanish

  • Training includes Lead Auditor Certificate for ISO 2008, Leadership Bootcamp through Boise, Inc. and Crucial Confrontations

95741 Sales Representative – This salesperson experienced in the sales of plastic bags and can liners with further experience in sales and management of restaurant foodservice and cookware and electrical appliances is located in CT

  • Marketing and sales manager with a strong record of accomplishments with both domestic and international accounts
  • Managed products from their initial concept to packaging, pricing, positioning and profitability in the marketplace
  • Accountable for the purchasing, inventory control and gross margin for each product category
  • Experienced manager of line and staff personnel
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong leadership and customer relationship skills

80646 Sales Representative – This candidate has experience in rigid plastic containers, 5 gallon buckets, IBCs, 55 gallon and glass containers in NC, VA and SC

  • Oversaw the growth and development of over 100 accounts with total sales of over $8 million
  • Maintained a consistent pipeline of over $4 million in Pipedrive with new business and SOW with existing accounts
  • Showed growth year over year of 3-6%
  • Proficient in the use of CRM tools such as Pipedrive and Salesforce
  • Demonstrated success in presenting value-added benefits, communicating in person and by phone
  • Adept at solving customer issues and presenting options that provide successful outcomes

83124 Creative Design Manager – Candidate is experienced in both graphic industrial and packaging POP design; located in Dallas/Ft. Worth are but would consider relocation to southern TX

  • Versatile, creative leader with 20+ years of experience in brand building, creative direction and strategic marketing design
  • Proven track record of leading design teams, mentoring creative talent and delivering impactful campaigns across retail, consumer goods and e-commerce
  • Collaborative thought leader who drives innovation, strengthens brand identity and develops solutions that achieve measurable business outcomes
  • Technical skills include Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office and KeyShot (3D)
  • Experienced in creative direction, print and web design, illustration, brand building, brand strategy, photography direction, photography retouching, package design, retail environments, 3D rendering, client management, presentations, creative budgets, print sourcing, talent scouting, location scouting and video editing

95466 Corrugated Supervisor – This Dallas-area candidate is experienced with corrugated production and converting equipment, 38/50 flexos and die cutting, and will relocate for an opportunity on any shift

  • Detail-oriented and results-driven professional with nine years of experience supporting manufacturing, engineering and production operations in fast-paced industrial environments
  • Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional projects, manage documentation, and provide technical and administrative support to engineering teams
  • Adept at balancing multiple priorities and ensuring efficient communication between engineering, maintenance and supply chain departments
  • Brings a strong foundation in both manufacturing operations and digital systems management to streamline workflows and support operational excellence
  • Enters purchase requisitions, work orders and maintenance requests, tracks open orders and expedites vendor deliveries to avoid production delays
  • Maintains and organizes technical documentation, standard operating procedures and change-control records for engineering and maintenance teams
  • Assists with scheduling training, managing attendance records and coordinating travel logistics for team members
  • Prepares reports and presentations for leadership, tracking performance metrics, downtime trends and improvement initiatives
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with maintenance, engineering and supply chain teams to ensure consistent communication and task follow-up
  • Corrugated/converting equipment: Gφpfert jumbo triple wall, Bobst FFG 8.20 Expertline, Macarbox (custom-built flexo for USPS), Apstar 6-color die cutter, Apstar 4-color die cutter, Marquip and BHS corrugators, 38 and 50 flexos, Amtech and Kiwi

 

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