19840, PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR:  20+ years in automotive plastics manufacturing. Experience with several different materials such as PC, ABS, ABS-Noryl, polypropylene, silicone, Zytel, nylon, Xenon, and AR 4051. Worked with hydraulic gate valves, cores, synventive gate valves with multiple cavity control, co-injection, gas assets, sonic welding, and paint resist dip fixtures. Have also worked with Van Dorn machines, El controller, and Pathfinder 4500 and 5000, 80 ton to 1000 ton. Worked with autojectors, turn table machines, Great Brittan shuttle machines, and Battenfeld co-injection machines, as well as Conair and Ranger, Vusian, Motoman robots, gas assist molding, and HPM machines. Currently working with Cincinnati Roboshot 110,165 ton, And Power line 220, 330, 550 ton Electric Machines, and Motoman Robots. Have SPC training, QS 9000, and TS ISO 14000. Manufactured automobile name plates, grills, garnishes, handles, side markers, trim strips, knobs, headlight bezels, shower heads, blender bases, turn tables, and refrigerator trim rings.

19848, PLANT ENGINEER:  BSME withd 8 years manufacturing experience. Responsible for management of 1.2 million sq. ft. facility, including maintaining, repairing, and upgrading of all plant facility systems. Systems include electrical distribution, air/pneumatic distribution, process water piping, HVAC systems, chilled water distribution, hot water distribution, process / facility drainage systems, process ventilation systems, etc. Management of skilled trades employees including electricians, pipefitters, millwrights, tractor repair mechanics and third party contractors. Manage construction of new projects relative to process upgrades, facilities improvements, and equipment installations. Lead energy savings team that developed and implemented energy savings projects within facility. Manage safety job planning and schedule necessary support personnel. Efficiently utilized employees and materials to meet established departmental goals and budget. Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules and planned repair initiatives for plant equipment.

19799, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS:  Over ten years experience in plastics manufacturing management. Experienced in managing the skills of engineering talent in new programs, and tooling. Highly skilled at processing parts as well as program management, coordinating and directing the operational staff to take on new tasks. Expertise in multi material injection molding, tooling, processing and program management. Used PS, PP, ABS, nylon, glass filled nylon, Sanoprene, TPE, and ABS/PC to produce injection molded automotive parts. Equipment experience with Husky all sizes, two shot from 300 to 2000 tons, Engel 200-500 two shot, Cincinnati all sizes was in service for them, Van Dorn 100-300 ton, and HPM 2000 ton.

19827, PLANT MANAGER:  AS Plastics Technology degree. Top-performing, highly motivated manager with over 20 years experience in blow molding management, strategic planning and development. Proven track record of designing process improvements that reduce costs and improve productivity. High degree of knowledge of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic technologies. Extensive experience with production line diagnostics and problem-solving. Known for developing solid customer relationships that increase revenue and improve customer satisfaction. Six Sigma Green Belt, Kaizen coordinator, ISO QS 9000 and TS certifications, EPA and OSHA compliance training, lean manufacturing, and Plastic Extrusion Technology certificate. Materials used include ABS, HDPE, LDPE, PVC, nylon, glass filled nylon, glass filled HDPE, HLMI, reprocessed HDPE, and talc filled nylon. Products manufactured include seat backs automotive, bed frames, 1 gal to 6 gal gas cans, several duct works, bottles, water softener tanks, barricades for highways, trash cans, trash container tops, several types of reservoirs for coolant and chemical 15 to 55 gallon drums; also water containers 1 ounce to 6 gallon hatch covers for rail cars, table tops 48to 96, toys for children sheds, outdoor furniture, automotive bumpers and consoles, and pressure vessels for water softeners, resin tanks, automotive door panels, golf cart bumpers and tops. Equipment experience with Hartig 1 pound to 80 pound shot, and Cincinnati-Milacron 15 to 80 pound shot.

5864, MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER:  MBA, BSME, and 20+ years experience in plastics manufacturing. Material experience with ABS, LDPE, HDPE, PPO (GE Noryl), Chem coupled PP (Ferro & Asahi Thermofil), PA6, PA66, PVC (PolyOne & Gulf), HIPS (API, Dow, others), PEI (GE Ultem), TPEs (GLS, Santoprene), Acetal co-polymers, etc. Products manufactured include large commercial truck axles, transfer cases, drivelines; medical devices (ostomy bags & accessories), continence devices(external and internal catheters & accessories), breast pumps & other obstetrical products; pool equipment (pumps, filters, lights, heaters, skimmers, accessories); wiring harnesses including connectors to attach all accessories or sensors in the automobile; and wheel and brakes for light aircraft. Equipment knowledge of Sumitomo 143D Electric Presses (personally planned and bought 3, including all auxiliary equipment and Yushin robotics), Engel 40 ton to 400 ton hydraulic presses, HPM hydraulic with vented barrels. Engel and Yushin traversing robots, Kuka 6-axis robots, Yushin and Engel sprue pickers, and a myriad of automation designed and installed by external equipment integrators. Vision systems for final part inspection also designed and installed by external equipment integrators.

16763, SHIFT SUPERVISOR:  Broad knowledge of plastics manufacturing with over 10 years in supervision. Skill set includes die setting, processing, and troubleshooting plastic injection dies and machines (150 to 1000 ton). Basic PC skills to perform supervisory work (schedules, work assignments, and production reports). Work with suppliers to maintain quality standards (TS-16949), and run at rate production numbers. Material experience with ABS, HDPE, LDPE, nylon, GF nylon, polypro, Acetal, Delrin, GF poly, talc filled poly, and Santoprene. Produced arm rests, switch plates, small radio components, horn plates, door handles, trim plates, vent covers, mats for dashboard components, cowl screens, exterior trim components, interior knobs, worm gears, kick panels, and license plates. Equipment used includes Van Dorn, Cincinnati-Milacron, Mitsubishi, Toyo, Newberry, and HPM, 75-700 tons.

1426, TOOL / PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER:  Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, plus extensive experience in plastic thermoform tooling and product design with industry thermoforming leaders. Form tooling consists of water cooled molds, pressure box, assist plugs or assist ring. Trim tooling may include fixed or floating steel rule cutting dies, cutting anvil, and match metal hole punches. Additional tooling consists of up-stackers, A/B stackers and slug clearing tools. Tooling has been designed to run in vacuum formers or pressure formers. Products manufactured include blister packs, clamshells, trays, dairy & deli containers, food & drink service, and take-out packs. Materials used include HIPS, PET, and PVC. Equipment experience with vacuum machines, and Sencorp, Brown, and Lyle & Irwin thermoformers.

19767, PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT MANAGER:  Extensive experience in foam extrusion and lamination, plus unequalled stability. Manufacturing manager with wide range of experience in the packaging industry and a track record of consistently meeting annual operating plan targets. Possesses strong leadership, successful team building capabilities and excellent technical, communication, presentation, and customer service skills. Resourceful problem solver with proven ability to bring quick resolution to challenging situations as well as building lasting relationships with vendors and customers. Lean manufacturing champion proven by initiating and implementing Kaizen team cost saving projects and leading 5S programs throughout the plant. Produced flexible foam sheet, engineered foam, and lamination using LDPE, LLDPE, nylon, adhesive, anti stat, color, UV, talc, M1, slip, and anti block. Equipment experience with extrusion lines: HPM, Ikega, 200-2500 PPH; 48 – 96 web width; bag lines: W&H, Gloschner 50-7000 bags per hour; and lamination lines: Black Clawson, Internal Deign, 500-2500 PPH.

19722, ENGINEERING SERVICES SUPERVISOR:  MS Management Science; BS Physics Engineering. Results-oriented Facilities Manager with extensive experience in manufacturing, government and research and development environments. Experienced in the implementation of process improvement programs, cost-reduction initiatives, capital projects and CAD related software. Proven ability to produce reduced costs, implement new maintenance processes, initiate outsourcing programs and provide a proactive customer-service philosophy to the respective operations. Demonstrated flexibility in absorbing new responsibilities providing a wider range of support. Areas of expertise include: facility/maintenance management, contract management, operating budget, capital project management, outsourcing, OSHA VPP, CAD design, and document management. Produced foam containers/disposables, zipper bags, OPS/PP containers/disposables, plastic bags, building insulation and stretch films using PE, PS, OPS, and PP. Equipment experience with NRM, HPM, Welex, Hartig, Black Clawson, Irwin, Jones, Western Packaging, CECO, Carrier, Trane, and Sullair.

12514, OPERATIONS MANAGER:  MBA; BS Industrial Technology; AA Liberal Arts; AS Electronics Technology; Lean Sigma Green Belt; and over 20 years of manufacturing experience. Results oriented manager accountable for business results. Led Kaizen in cylindrical team that has improved yields from 50% to over 90%. Developed plan to move production machine equipment and production to China. Has tight tolerance optical injection molding experience. Supervised production supervisors, process engineering, and maintenance departments; 6 direct reports and 100+ indirects. Experience with small to large tonnage injection molding machines including Nissei, Engel, Van Dorn, Toshiba, Toyo, and Boy. Expertise with PC, acrylic, Ultem, PS, PP, ABS, nylon and many other polymers. Manufactured fabricated optics, pre and post coating; injection molded optical lens and irrigation products.

19751, QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER:  Extensive experience as TS 16949 & ISO 9001 internal auditor; in TQM (total quality management); with SPC (statistical process control); and with GD&T (geometric dimensional tolerance). Responsible for overall quality of the plastic injection molding manufacturing plant. Worked as part of a team which introduced an Ultra Light Process to determine how material content could be reduced in each product and still hold up to quality standards in place. Lighter material content permitted faster machine cycle times which allowed for labor and overhead reductions. Implemented a sign-off process preventing product from being released without QA approval after a customer received product which bypassed QA review. Was able to convince them to accept the faulty product by demonstrating how it would still function and assured them no other defective product would be shipped to them again. Manufactured automobile roof racks, gaming parts, and pool parts using ABS, PVC, nylon, and glass filled nylon with injection molding presses from 80 tons to 2000 tons.

17527, PROGRAM / PROJECT MANAGER:  20 years in project management, electrical controls and automation, power distribution. Proven experience in planning, designing, budgeting, and implementing major electrical projects. Experience in personnel management, process control design & various manufacturing plants; plant engineering, facilities, maintenance management & spare parts program; and preventive & predictive maintenance. Experience / knowledge in NEC, OSHA, NFPA, electrical safety programs, and Arc Flash. Experience in piping and instrumentation drawings – design, specs, & implementation. Familiar with production, quality, safety, & budgeting. Major role in starting & expanding (4) 160 million pounds/year PET fiber extrusion plants. Equipment used includes Davis Standard extruders, Neumag & Automatic extrusion lines, Neumag & Fleissner draw lines, and Neumag BCF. Material experience with PET and HDPE.

19756, PROGRAM MANAGER:  16 years experience with product design and program management. Multi-tasking professional with exceptional organizational and leadership skills providing technical knowledge and expertise required to achieve on-time delivery of programs within project scope and budget. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and solve complex problems in a fast paced setting. Creative and motivated team leader with proven capacity to build and develop focused teams through exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Manage multiple product launches from initial design through production, utilizing the APQP process and Gate Review System to ensure that quality parts are delivered on time and under budget. Lead cross-functional teams through Quality and Lean Manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced with exceptional profit margins. Provide customer support at multiple Tier1 and Tier 2 sites to meet and exceed customer requirements for timing and quality. Product experience includes automotive trim - grilles, body side moldings, tail lamp bezels, and badges using ABS, PC-ABS, PPE, nylon, and glass filled nylon. Equipment knowledge of Van Dorn and Cincinnati injection molding presses from 120T to 2200T (both hydraulic and electric).

19663, MECHANICAL ENGINEER:  BSME with 8 years experience in plastics extrusion manufacturing. Responsible for setting process instructions for all insulating production lines (3 medium voltage, 2 low voltage, and 2 jacket lines) and ensured that proper procedure was followed. Ensured all equipment operated as designed and if it did not, coordinated and oversaw efforts to minimize lost production time. Trained new operators in the proper operation of production lines and ink jet printers, and coordinated training sessions as needed when the process was significantly changed. Performed material tryouts. Used lean manufacturing to recognize and control waste within the company. Experience with Davis Standard and American Khuna extruders; Gravitrol gravimetric extrusion control blending systems; Sikora diameter controllers; and AlphaJet and Domino ink jet printers. Dealt with a wide variety of compounds including: LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, PE, Carbon Black, color compounds, Synthacat injection liquid, XLP, XLPE, HDXLP, as well as a wide variety of specific use compounds from Exxon, Dow, and Union Carbide.

19725, MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER:  BS Plastics Engineering and extensive experience in plastics manufacturing. Background includes management experience in process engineering, quality control and mold maintenance, as well as implementing total quality management and ISO 9001 systems. Excellent skills in problem solving, quality improvement and project implementation. Established quality control labs in four manufacturing operations. This included design and selection of equipment and computer systems, as well as the hiring and training of department supervisors and inspectors. Played a key role in promoting and implementing total quality management and ISO 9001 systems. Worked closely with vendors on researching and developing leak resistant foil liners for tamper evident-closures (caps) and liquid colorant formulas for improved release, taste and odor performance. Used LDPE, HDPE, PP, PC, nylon, acrylic, Acetal, etc., to produce FDA food contact approved closures for dairy, water and juice markets. Experienced with injection molding machines by Newbury, Van Dorn, Cincinnati-Milacron, Engle, and Arburg, in the 25 to 500 ton range.

19653, PROCESS ENGINEER:  BS Plastics Engineering Technology and 15+ years in plastics manufacturing. Knowledgeable with many different plastics processes including extrusion, thermoforming, blown film, rotational molding, injection molding and composites; as well as lean manufacturing, including Kaizen events and 5S. Experienced in ISO 9001 and ISO 140001. Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, and PowerPoint. Excellent customer service and technical service skills. Has Hunter Lab Spectrophotometer with Universal Software experience. Have successfully installed injection molding equipment and extrusion lines, and had responsibility for all processes and process improvements with the equipment. Managed up to 85 employees. Produced roofing products, custom sheet / materials for the thermoforming industry, PVC pipe, and HDPE trash bags using TPO, ABS, HDPE, LDPE, Styrene, acrylics, polyester, and rigid PVC.

19706, FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR:  BS Criminal Justice and Business Administration, with 12 years of manufacturing experience. Responsible for overseeing 38 hourly union employees responsible for building quality parts for Chrysler, Toyota, and Ford Motor Company. Ensured 5S housekeeping and lean principles are being followed. Handled time and attendance for all the hourly employees. Kept track of O.E.E. for each press and turned in the reports for each shift. Promoted safety awareness and fully investigated all accidents. Ensured that employees were following the correct process for day-to-day packaging. Ensured employees were following the current best practice for each job. Ensured that employees were following the one piece flow for quality reasons. Helped verify set-ups and color changes of injection molding presses. Produced automotive parts using Nissei presses, 15k-30k tons.

19694, PRODUCTION & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER:  BSME and one year of experience in plastics manufacturing. Focused, methodical professional with strong engineering background complemented by report writing, laboratory & testing experience, design projects, and business strategy efforts. Work effectively in both self-managed and team based projects, with a professional demeanor and cooperative attitude. Use hands-on, detail oriented approach to completing projects and assignments. Knowledge and skill areas include: business & manufacturing partnerships; film extrusion; polymer processing; optics; inventory control; engineering fundamentals; report writing; experimental design & methods; formal presentations; product design methods; client/customer communications; and vendor interaction Proficient with: Microsoft Office 2007, Pro/Engineer, MATLAB, Maple, Fluent, and Python. Experience with: Simulink, Gambit, LabView, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks. Material experience with PET, PC, LLDPE, PCP, PMP, PETG, and PP. Product experience with fusion optics, and advanced diffusion films.

19673, VICE PRESIDENT:  Executive MBA and BSChE with over 20 years experience in plastics manufacturing management. Accomplished executive with record of improving profits and building strong, value-based teams. Skilled at implementing continuous improvement processes: Six Sigma, Lean, TPS, and SCOR. Created strategic direction, guided multi-plant operations, led plant start-ups and managed plant closures. Broad industry experience in: consumer products, paper, plastics, chemicals, food, and equipment. Honed interpersonal and communication skills stressing team building and people development. Global leader in understanding and delivering results in a variety of countries – North America, Europe, and Asia. Hands on operational experience in all aspects of supply chain management: logistics, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and contract manufacturing. Current employer uses PP, PC, LDPE, and HDPE producing injection molded parts for the medical, semiconductor, fuel cell and other high tech industries. Previously worked with office supplies and plastic blow molded products.

19651, OPERATIONS MANAGER, NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT:  Over 10 years experience in plastics manufacturing, seven of those in management positions. Proven accomplishments in operations, inventory and personnel management. Highly skilled in plastic product design and development, from concept to finished product. Exceptional problem solver, driven to succeed with profitably. Solid experience in discovering cost reductions for existing products and manufacturing methods. Managed the design and development of proprietary disposable medical devices. Inventory/warehouse control of over 2,000 part numbers with turns every three weeks. Discovered new global component supplier companies. Have used all common medical grades and most all industrial grades used within a custom molder producing laparoscopic medical devices.

19588, PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT:  MBA and BA with 10 years experience in manufacturing management. Ongoing career training includes MS-Office 2000, Procedures Audit for Compliance, Ethics & Standards for Conduct, Random Drug Testing, CPR Class, Leadership seminar (4), Process Certification, Accident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Toyota Production System, CPR Instructor class (2), HAZMAT safety, Lock-out/ Tag-Out, Sexual Harassment, Mistake Proofing, First Responder School, and Bloodborne Pathogens. Speak conversational French and German. Have used Polypropylene, APET, CPET, RPET, PS, Kraton (K-Resin), and Crystal materials to produce consumer goods, i.e. plastic bowls, plates, cups, lids, and deli containers. Equipment experience includes Welex extruders with 6 inch screws, Irwin and Brown thermoformers, OMV, Brown T-300 trim presses, Weldatron, Rennco, Formost, and Tecnopack packaging machines.

19705, PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT MANAGER:  Over 20 years experience in plastics manufacturing. Extensive background in processing from new program launch to maintaining existing programs. Effectively led die set team in the reduction of machine downtime. Helped successfully launch WK program consisting of 25 new tools. Implemented GM 900 and 901 assembly programs. Successfully responded to unforeseen customer requirements Executed lean manufacturing and 5S strategies. Ran day to day operations of the plant from operator line-up to processing, quality, interacting with customers to machine and building maintenance. Knowledgeable in a wide variety of molding machines, materials and tooling, including all support and secondary equipment. Press size 25 ton – 2000 ton press type: Van Dorn, Cincinnati, Engel, New Berry, HPM, UBA, Toshiba, Reed, horizontal, vertical, rotary and 2 shot. Basic knowledge of electrical hydraulics. Materials used include ABS, PE, PP, Nylon, PS, HDPE, Acrylic, and PC. Manufactured decorative automotive parts, light medical and consumer goods.

19710, SHIPPING MANAGER:  2 years in direct manufacturing, 15+ years in management. Supervise 5-11 hourly employees; deal with disciplinary issues; create work schedules. Work with NA headquarters in Ft Myers, FL and plant in Mexico to fulfill orders globally. Handle compliance for international shipping, i.e. customs forms, import / export regulations, etc., as well as individual customer requirements. Use computerized warehouse management system to track shipments, and UPS WorldShip. Negotiate with freight carriers to assure best rates and service possible. Meet weekly with General Manager and Plant Manager to assure all budgets and deadlines are met. Consistently ship largest dollar amount of goods of this division worldwide. Steadily increased dollar amount of goods shipped monthly. Streamlined operations for best possible flow in department. Leadership: able to motivate employees and build teamwork by setting good examples. Have a wide range of interpersonal skills to encourage and instruct others. Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, Outlook, and industry specific software.

19652, SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER:  BSIE received 1998, MBA expected 2010, with nearly 10 years experience. Presently employed by a plastic extrusion manufacturer of vinyl sheet pilling used to prevent erosion on waterfront property. Annual sales are approximately $40 million. Led Six Sigma project that reduced "die burns" for annual savings of $500,000. Introduced Statistical Process Control to plant staff which led to a 30% increase in production. Developed and implemented the training program for extrusion operators. Standardized machine running conditions to reduce variation in the process. Implemented conversion from virgin polyethylene to regrind for the coated timber products for an annual savings of $10,000. Cut $500,000 per year out of material costs by determining how to run less expensive recycled PVC through the extrusion process. Manufacturing representative to the product development team; conducted production trials for several potential new products. Prepared annual Capital and Project budgets for the extrusion facility. Oversaw implementation of all plant projects and capital investments.

739, ENGINEERING MANAGER:  BSME, with 20 years experience in plastics manufacturing. Multifaceted, focused, and driven professional who will use root cause analysis, science, six sigma methodology, creativity, and passion to analyze manufacturing issues to solve problems, reduce costs, improve product performance and quality, optimize processes, and create innovative new products. Thrives in both independent and collaborative work environments. Demonstrated record of success in process improvement, problem solving, and new product development. Materials used include PVC, ABS, PS, PC, HDPE. Most of career spent manufacturing building products, i.e. siding (PVC), foam board for trim (foam PVC), windows (PVC extrusion), custom extrusion: ridge vent (HDPE), pipe (PVC), decking (PVC and wood/PVC). Equipment experience with Cincinnati Milacron – 140 mm and 90 mm (conical twin), Cincinnati extrusion 130 mm, All American Maplan (twins) and many single screw extruders.

19544, PROCESS ENGINEER:  BSPET & AASPT. 2008 graduate, entry level engineer. During internship, troubleshot injection molding process, cast skin operation and assembly line. Collected data and monitored the armrest reaction injection molding process to reduce the scrap rate. Created spread sheets documenting scrap rate at different parameters and ambient conditions to optimize processing windows. Consulted with operators and engineers to implement new process techniques and parameters to reduce scrap and decrease cycle time. Material knowledge of PE, HDPE, PS, HIPS, and PP. Equipment used includes Ube, Husky, Engle, Boy, Cincinnati-Milacron, Indigo, Mitsubishi, and Bekum. Experienced with AutoCAD.

19525, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN:  Associates in Specialized Technology (6/07) and Maintenance Electricity and Construction Technology (10/08). 25 years experience with only one employer. Company produces extruded/ injection molded and laminated high end cosmetic and pharmaceutical tubes and closures. Equipment includes Breyer extruders including coex multilayer, Cebal,as well as custom made in house injection molding machines, bulk color blenders, feeders and grinders, as well as Polytype printers and coaters, and Filtrona automatic packers. Works with HDPE, LDPE, PP, and regrind materials, color concentrate, tie and barrier, UV inhibiters, as well as UV inks and coatings, laminated roll stock, and Mylar film. Equipment: Injection molding, extrusion, dry offset printers, and coating, automatic packaging equipment, conveyors, and transfer equipment, bulk feeders , mixers and grinders. Conduct daily mechanical checks on running equipment; execute changeovers on equipment using established protocol. Inspect products and perform necessary running adjustments to obtain and maintain specifications and maximum production. Utilize knowledge of PLC’s and solid state circuitry. Overhaul equipment, including the disassembly, inspection, replacement or repair of worn or damaged parts and reassemble, time, synchronize and align the mechanical action to obtain proper mechanical coordination under power. Vision system; 5 S training; ISO 9002 certified; comprehensive safety training; lean manufacturing training.

19449, BUSINESS AND SALES DEVELOPMENT MANAGER:  MS Polymer Science and BS Molecular Biology, with 25 years experience in manufacturing. Selected strengths include: Broad technical knowledge of chemicals, polymers and allied products, integrating novel technologies into new markets and building successful businesses; Strategically building and maintaining profitable business relationships; Skilled in research, technical service, laboratory management, production, business development, market research, portfolio management, regulatory compliance, sales and strategic planning (managed $7M/yr portfolios); and delivered strong and sustainable revenue and profit gains in highly competitive markets. Developed production cost models for chemical systems, coatings, composites, flame retardants and polymers including formulated urethanes, carbamates, vinyl esters, epoxy esters and novel polymers. Evaluated cost/benefit performance against established formulated products. Materials used include PET, PE, PP, amides, glass filled nylon, and PES to produce compounded formulations, pilot plant production of compounded formulas.

19433, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC:  AS Electronics Technology and six years experience in manufacturing. Performed mechanical, electrical troubleshooting, installation, repair of all plant extrusion machinery including systematic PM procedures on all extrusion lines, and Davis Standard thermoforming machinery. Installed, repaired rebuilt extruder hardware components as needed. Extruders maintained were, Cincinnati Milacron 55, 80, 90,and 92 twin screw extruders, Davis Standard single screw strip extruders, Albi single screw strip extruders, TSP-135 and TS-100 very large scale Maplan extruders and Brown, Davis-Standard thermoforming machinery, including all auxiliary equipment. Installed and repaired all plant electrical platforms from 480VAC # Phase to 120VAC control voltage. Troubleshot control issues using lap top and PLC to go online to locate electrical malfunctions from ladder logic. (Plant PLCs: Allen Bradley Micro Logix 1000, 1200 I/O modules, GE Fanuc (90/30 I/O modules). Responded to production line electrical issues, worked closely with Engineering in regards to performing weekly electro-mechanical audits while accumulating statistical data deriving from standard process variables, verifying safety circuits, changing out outdated temperature controllers with Omron, changing out all analog displays with red lion digital displays for displaying extruder amperage % Load, RPM, screw thrust, including SILO and product conversion maintenance. Products manufactured include tools, vinyl siding, balloon film, trash bags, digital component housings, etc.

19431, ENGINEERING MANAGER:  AS Specialized Technology, Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology. Over 10 years experience gaining technical knowledge of the extrusion and extrusion tooling industry. Excellent communication skills. Designed extrusion tooling using AutoCAD 2007 and SolidWorks, based on customers’ specifications. Traveled to customers’ locations to discuss all engineering aspects of products, making cost and manufacturing conscious recommendations. Assisted in fine tuning manufacturing of extrusion tools. Managed extrusion tooling and CNC programming functions for the tool and die shop. Directed, managed and guided a team of designers, detailers and CNC programmers. Assisted in the ordering of manufacturing materials. Aided the R&D department in the design and manufacturing of R&D projects.

19365, SHIFT SUPERVISOR:  BSME and over 25 years experience in plastics manufacturing, developing skills and expertise in processing, supervision and management of an injection molding plant. Responsible for the supervision of six operators, one material handler, and one quality inspector for the graveyard shift. Assign operators to their work stations, and train new operators. Clean molds when they are pulled and recommend repair, etc, as needed. Troubleshoot processing and quality problems. Conduct performance review of all personnel on the shift. Product medical devices from ABS, nylon, PP, PS, PE, HDPE, and acrylic materials. Equipment used includes injection molding machines: Cincinnati-Milacron, Husky, JSW, Toshiba / Nissei, and Krauss Maffei from 150 to 850 ton; and extruders: Krauss Maffei, Taiwan, and Cincinnati-Milacron, twin and single screw.

19412, PLANT MANAGER:  Extensive experience in polystyrene manufacturing of food service packaging with emphasis on safety, quality and costs. Has been involved with two new plant start-ups and the upgrading of a seasoned plant. Technical knowledge of polystyrene foam sheet extrusion, thermoforming and related processes, production scheduling with emphasis on inventory control, and raw materials planning. Other skills include good verbal and written communication skills with experience in the area of technical writing, good computer skills with knowledge of most popular applications such as MS Word, Excel, WordPerfect, WordPerfect Graphics, and some experience with Oracle. Responsibilities have included directing and managing the daily operations of the plant in all areas from foam manufacturing, paper manufacturing, maintenance, quality control, and warehouse distribution, to budgeting, plant audits from ADEM, AIB, YUM Brands and Siliker, and year-end physical inventory of raw materials and finished goods. Has equipment knowledge of Gloucester and NRM extruders, and Brown and Irwin thermoformers.

17151, PRODUCTION MANAGER:  BS Human Resources Management with 20 years experience in manufacturing. Has demonstrated year-over-year improvements in quality, cost and delivery functions. Is a strong and decisive operations manager who maintains uncompromising focus on high quality standards and bottom-line profit improvement. Directly manages 14 Cell Supervisors – 500+ hourly employees. Is responsible for all production functions, customer service and off site distribution center. Produced HVAC products, PVC conveyor belting, PVC hoses, SBC rubber, passenger and light truck tires, and medium radial truck tires. Computer experience with SAP, AS-400, and Microsoft Office applications. Other skills include: Kaizen, 5S theory, Six Sigma, Sarbanes-Oxley, OSHA compliance, human resources, lean manufacturing, Toyota Manufacturing, cost control strategies, excellent analytical skills, team building dynamics, P&L ledger management, and strong organizational / planning skills.

16074, PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR:  20+ years experience manufacturing injection molded plastic products. Candidate has risen through the ranks from Molding Technician to Senior Production Supervisor. Managed production floor personnel issues such as training, discipline, work hours/schedules, overtime, absences, safety, and company policies while working closely with the Production Manager and Human Resources Manager. Products manufactured include medical devices and automotive components. Materials used are PPE, PS, HDPS, PVC, HDPVC, LDPE, TFPS, nylon, ABS, and PP. Has equipment experience with: Engel, 40-3000 ton; Cincinnati-Milacron, 150-450 ton; Demag, 100-350 ton; Van Dorn, 250T; Battenfeld, 1000T; Krauss Maffei, 150-450 ton; HPM, 200-2000 ton; Newburg, 80 ton; and Joy, 80 ton.

8607, PLANT SUPERINTENDENT:  BS Chemistry & Biology. Proven leadership with skills in management, supervision, communication, and negotiating. Candidate has people skills with high energy, concerned with quality and the bottom line, and a results oriented attitude. Computer literate. Fair Spanish proficiency. Managed, with critical P&L consequences, all production operations for an ISO certified $20 million, 50 employee, PVC compounding, extrusion, and warehousing business. Production equipment included 3 high intensity mixing machines (Reliance, Littleford, MTI) and 6 extrusion lines (4 Cincinnati Milacron CM-92 conical twin screw extruders, 1 Cincinnati Milacron TP-140 parallel twin screw extruder and 1 Davis Standard TLP-140 parallel twin screw extruder). Worked with various grades of general purpose PVC resins to produce both rigid and flexible vinyl compounds. Internal auditor during ISO certification, re-certification and surveillance audits.

19379, PLANT ENGINEER:  MS Management and BSME. Has expertise in the areas of multi-million dollar project management, plant start-up from concept and layout to full production, and plastic packaging using extrusion blow molding and stretch blow molding. Supervised AIB and FDA inspections and audits; OSHA compliance and safety programs. Responsible for P&L accountability; staff leadership, mentoring, and team building. Other skills include metal machining, casting, rolling, extrusion, and wire drawing; plasma coating; and component and product assembly. Manufactured bottles primarily for dairy, water, and juice products using HDPE and PET. Other materials used include PE, PVC, steel, brass, and copper. Equipment experience with Uniloy 350 R2, Rocheleau RS-25 and R-4, Sidel SBO 2, Aoki, Davis Standard, and Mag SSB 20.

19389, TOOLING ENGINEER:  Extensive experience and training in tooling for the plastics manufacturing industry. Program managed the company’s first 2-shot, in mold closing program, using existing machines working with machine manufacturer to reprogram machine, and suppliers to have machine ready for aggressive schedule. Developed an existing program running 25-45% scrap rate, worked with customer and robotic engineer to decrease scrap rate to less than 5%. Traveled to the Far East and set up tooling vendors for the company to be more competitive in the global market. Experience in tool design using AutoCAD. RJG Master Molder I. Excellent organizational skills. Material experience with Acetal, PP, nylon, ABS, all kinds of different fillers, i.e. long glass, talc, metal. Products include packaging caps, closures 2-shot, and automotive seat belts and interiors. Familiar with Toshiba, Ferromatic Milacron, Niigata, Husky, and Netstal injection molding equipment.

12751, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER:  PhD, MS, and BS ChE. 20 years of Fortune 500 expertise in process engineering, research and development, and project management. Company manufactures PP nonwoven material for geo textiles, carpet backing, house wrap, furniture, roofing underlayment, and filtration. Processes used include extrusion, fiber spinning, weaving, carding, and needle punching. Worked with TPO material, PP, PE, nylon, PET and micropourous film process and products. Responsibilities have included manufacturing support, process development, product development and project management. Developed a new patent pending carpet backing product. Led cross-functional team to develop two new products for the housing market. Served as internal consultant on extrusion and material science. Developed a new one step tape extrusion to beaming process to reduce the labor requirement in the extrusion and the beaming department. Speaks Chinese.

19346, MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT:  AA Bus Mgt, AA Criminal Justice. 15+ years manufacturing experience, with 8 years in management. Trained in ISO 9000:2000 Internal Quality Auditing; intimately familiar with OSHA and EPA requirements and regulations; First Responder; corrective action planning; TQM; ASTM testing methods; DOT certified fork truck instructor; and, respirator fit testing. Managed staff of 25 people within the operating and manufacturing departments. Responsibilities included scheduling, purchasing, inventory management, traffic management, and blending / manufacturing of finished goods. Handled interviewing, hiring, training, motivation, evaluation and retention of staff. Acquired permits to comply with EPA standards and NHDES industrial wastewater pretreatment program. Managed all facilities maintenance, including outside contractors. Processes include compounding, recycled plastics, and wire extrusion. Materials used and products made include PVC, TPR, LDPE, HDPE, PP, ABS, and PS. Equipment used includes Banbury, Welex, Henschel and Farrel mixers, Pomini 4.5 twin screw, Welex, Gloucester, PTI, Cumberland, Brabender, NRM, Davis Standard, Wayne, Sterling, Prodex, and Farrel extruders with diameters ranging from 1 to 10.

19347, MANUFACTURING ENGINEER:  BSChE. Have a great deal of knowledge regarding analytical chemistry techniques and radionuclide detecting methods. Knowledge of capital equipment including pumps, reactors, agitators, and piping. Proficient in navigating SAP software. Familiar with the management of chemical process lines as well as the detailed procedures needed to implement changes to those processes. Responsible for creating and updating preventative maintenance plans for manufacturing equipment including lubrications, vibration checks, batter checks, and ultrasonic thickness tests. Has worked with silicone and silicone derivatives.

19322, TOOLING MANAGER:  General machinist diploma; tool and die welding; and air conditioning and refrigeration schooling completed. Currently responsible for all mold repair and maintenance for a 43 press operation. Perform any engineering changes to molds, build end of arm tooling and ultrasonic welding fixtures. Supervise 5 tool room employees. Experienced in setting up a new injection molding operation, including site location, working with local and state Department of Economic Development to get a reduced lease on the building and tax incentives. Acquired all molding equipment. Set up all water, compressed air and material handling systems. Responsible for all product and mold designs. Managed mold builds at outside suppliers. Specified all materials to be used in production of products. CMM inspection of all molds. Reduced avoidable mold damage by over $250,000 per year. Received QS 9000 Certification. Worked on TS quality system for the automotive industry. Worked with glass filled nylon, HDPE, PPE, ABS, and TPE materials. Company manufactures medical devices, consumer goods, computer components, and handles. Equipment used includes Toshiba, Cincinnati, Nissei, JSW, Engle, and Netstal, 80 to 500 tons.

13320, PROCESS ENGINEER:  AS Business Management. Injection molding process control and documentation, troubleshooting, new mold start up and sampling, and improved cycle times and quality through process optimization. Have supervised and been in charge of up to 30 staff and 42 injection molding machines. Materials used include ABS, HDPE, PP, nylon, PVC, PC-ABS, glass filled materials, PEEK, etc. Company produced automotive products, medical components, marine engine components, plastic containers and flower pots. Equipment experience with Cincinnati, Nissei, Toshiba, Van Dorn, Kraus Maffei, and Boy, from 50 to 1300 tons.

16742, DIRECTOR CORPORATE QUALITY ASSURANCE:  BSBA and BA Finance. ISO 9001 RAB Certified lead assessor; Certified master instructor TQM; and lean manufacturing experienced. Responsible for quality performance of 15 plant operations. Compile and conduct weekly, monthly and quarterly quality reviews of operations. Administer the customer complaint corrective action system (Harrington Group CA-6). Direct the corporate and plant continuous improvement process initiative. Introduced HACCP and “lean” principles to the organization. Conducted semi-annual full quality systems audits including cGMP, and all manufacturing systems. Trained plant and corporate staffs in: meeting management, team problem solving (DMAIC), team leader and facilitator training. Administered the Green Belt certification process. Trained plants and corporate departments in Class A attainment. Familiar with PET, HDPE, PVC, and PP materials. Company produced food grade containers, over the counter pharmaceuticals, medical grade commercial containers, etc. Equipment used to produce these goods include Husky up to 1000 tons, Sidel up to 400 tons, Aoki up to 500 tons, Cincinnati up to 750 tons, and Van Dorn up to 450 tons. Bilingual, Greek and English.

19327, PLANT MANAGER:  15 years of progressive experience managing production, monitoring quality, safety and cost control for large thermoforming operations. Verifiable strengths in design, improving processes, and work procedures in support of continuous improvement programs. Currently studying Six Sigma; has used JIT for last 7 years. Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborating with management teams to identify and remedy quality issues. Well-versed in all aspects of maintenance, root cause failure analysis investigations, and lean manufacturing. Company manufactures ABS production parts for the automotive industry. Knowledgeable with thermoforming, vacuum forming, and thermoset tooling; thermoset products (polyester / FRP); elastomeric robotic products; urethanes and epoxies. Other materials used include acrylics, PC, laminates, HDPE, rigid PVC, Kydex, Royalite, butyrates, styrenes, foams, vinyls, etc. Equipment used includes Brown, PVI, EMC, AAA, Stoppol, and ZMD thermoformers. Speaks basic Spanish.

10592, GENERAL MANAGER:  AA Pre-Med; also, needs only four classes to complete BABA, with extensive experience in the plastics and transportation industries. Expertise in business start-up and development, sales and marketing / international markets, experience in China and Mexico, and purchasing. Responsible for P&L and day-to-day operations, including production, personnel, and finance. Hire, train, and supervise staff of 20. Interact with vendors. Effected a turnaround in present company from a loss to an increase in profit of 25% in less than six months through cost control, improved raw materials, and strategic pricing. Company produces PVC edge banding, RV T-trims and PE trims, PVC foam, aquarium molding, PVC and ABS and PE tubes, PVC patio strapping and irrigation panels, etc. Other materials used include HIPS, PC, PP, and nylon. Has used extruder equipment from 1 up to 4.5 air and H2O cooled molding machines from 80 to 1500 tons.

19307, PLANT MANAGER:  BSBM, and 20+ years experience in plastics manufacturing management. Certifications in Synchronous Organization, TQM, and Emergency Medical Technician. Additional training in manufacturing facility layout and design, hazmat communication, ergonomics, SPC methodologies, QS, and ISO 9000 and 14000. Adept at significantly reducing costs while improving efficiency and productivity. Customer-focused and well organized with superb communication skills at all levels. Strong sense of urgency to drive continuous improvement. Company manufactures bulk containers, barrels, plastic gas tanks, seals for automotive motor mounts, cab mounts, lifeline emergency carts and shelving, and duct work for the auto industry. Has equipment experience with Battenfeld, HPM, Van Dorn, Cincinnati, and Sanyo, from 100 tons up to 3000 tons.

18918, PLANT MANAGER:  BSBA with 16 years of plant management experience. Six Sigma Green Belt; Lean; ISO 9002. Extensive cross-functional team leadership. Achieved excellent plant safety record. Ability to consistently and safely produce maximum sellable product with the highest quality. Knowledgeable in flexographic printing, rotogravure printing, blown film, slitting, coating and laminating. Managed multiple 24/7/365 blown film packaging plants. Has reviewed, hired, and trained personnel, overseeing employee relations for the plant. Increased plant capacity by installing and rebuilding production lines. Increased plant production from 89% to 103% annual capacity with 99% on time product delivery. Two years no lost time or recordable OSHA incident. Achieved Superior AIB rating in first year. Material experience with LDPE, LLDPE, mLLDPE, EVA, MDPE, HDPE, Additives, PP, EVOH, nylon, Surlyn, EAA, and EMA. Products include frozen food films, shrink films, general purpose films, condiment web, bottle labels, roll stock films, bag in box, dry mix, bakery overwraps, produce overwraps, produce bags, cereal liners, etc. Extensive experience with blown and cast film extrusion equipment and printing equipment.

19230, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:  7+ years of manufacturing experience operating thermoforming, injection molding, laminating, and printing equipment. Trained in Kaizen, 5S, JIT, work cell, ethics, top-con measurements, mics and calipers, overhead hoist and chemical storage, electric pallet jack, and Kanban system. Knowledgeable in packing, printing, shipping, inspection, setups, and PM. Keeps line moving, makes adjustments, does quality checks, cleans ovens, and packs finished product. Products include foam disposable tableware, speedometers, auto decals, and air bags. Equipment used includes thermoformers, Nissei and Klockner injection molding machines, Svecia print press, and Summit punch press.

19087, PRODUCT MANAGER:  BS Chemistry and over 30 years with only one employer. A determined and goal-oriented science manager with a record of accomplishment in product development, manufacturing process development and improvement, laboratory and project management, quality control, ISO compliance, safety, physical testing, lab waste disposal, and instrument knowledge. A logical and effective problem solver who utilizes realistic planning and practical management skills to implement resolutions. Creates new and reinvents existing products, significantly contributing to an organization’s profitability. Developed, improved, and maintained dental products and batch manufacturing procedures. Validated raw material replacements, process changes, and equipment changes. Ensured continuous improvement and achievement of departmental objectives. Secured good manufacturing processes (GMP) and proper implementation of applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA, FDA, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and CMDR.

16714, FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR:  AAS degree, PTC training in Pro-Engineering software. Dedicated, energetic, professional manager with many successful years in an injection molding environment. Possesses strong hands-on processing skills and immensely enjoys working on the floor with both machines and people. Has been a process engineer for two companies and a service engineer for a third. Led a team that brought liquid color to factory at an actual savings of $1MM per year. Lowered cycles from 66 seconds to 54 seconds on a four-machine process, resulting in annual savings of more than $4MM. Started a new plant in Rio de Janeiro and learned to speak Portuguese in the process. Materials used includes PP, HDPE, LDPE, ABS, nylon 6, nylon 6/6, glass filled nylon, Acetal, polyurethane (soft and hard), Ryton, Ultem, PEEK, PC, soft PVC, and LCP. Equipment used includes Arburg, Van Dorn, Demag, Cincinnati, Engle, Windsor, Impco, and Toshiba molding machines, ranging from 35 tons to 3000 tons; Sepro part removers; and, Avalon Vision System.

11685, MANUFACTURING ENGINEER:  Manufacturing / process engineer with over 15 years experience in plastics manufacturing using structural foam, profile, gas assist injection, and injection blow molding processes. Improved the functions of custom injection molding manufacturing and tooling operations with up to 18 presses and various types of engineering plastics, auxiliary equipment and processes. High knowledge of programming Engle and Whitman robots. Engineered and built end off arm tooling that can reduce or even eliminate the amount of labor to do a job. Able to process the molds worked on. Recognized for the ability to identify and implement continuous improvement actions to decrease cycle times, cut cost, enhance quality, and increase margins. Responsibilities range from tooling repairs to being a project manager over new incoming jobs. Enjoys the challenge of identifying and implementing cost saving improvements. Has saved approximately 20% on tool repair.

19128, VICE PRESIDENT:  BSBA, Finance and Management Science. Wide-ranging experience in manufacturing executive management with companies producing tempered and laminated automotive safety glass. Capital intensive operation utilizing robotics, CNC cut / grind / hold drill, and various heating and forming furnaces incorporating product-specific forming and checking tooling. Organizational responsibility for Sales and Marketing, Sales Engineering, Accounting / Finance, and Human resources including development of staffing levels, establishment of improvement objectives, and performance-to-objective reviews. Senior management oversight involvement with ISO, QS and conversion to TS16949 certification and re-certification attainment, ISO 14001 certification and re-certification attainment, APQP program management systems, plant-wide 5S program, and some workshops for lean manufacturing activities. Significant international travel to Japan, Europe and Mexico.

19160, MANUFACTURING ENGINEER:  MS Plastics Engineering Technology, BS Polymer Chemical Engineering, Six Sigma Green Belt certified, and RJG certified Master Molder. Extensive industrial experience in the plastics field solving complex problems and qualifying hundreds of injection molding, thermoforming, and extrusion tools. Specified and procured injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment of over $2 million. Hands on experience with automotive, appliance, and consumer product components up to 6 feet in size and tolerance to +/-0.001 inch. Proven ability to train and coach in plastics processes and lean manufacturing. Fluent in Chinese. Material experience includes ABS, PC, Acetal, nylon, PS, PP, PE, Ultem, SAN, PET, PBT, PVC, glass filled, carbon filled, and mineral filled. Used molding machines up to 2200 tons.

19173, PLANT MANAGER:  BSIT, Six Sigma Black Belt certified, and 10 years manufacturing management experience. Possess a wide variety of computer skills including: Microsoft NT Server administration, Windows XP, 2000, 2000 Server, 98SE, 95, Microsoft Office components, MRP, SAP, and hardware maintenance. Has completed extensive course work in pursuit of an MBA in Technology Management. Additional certifications include Department of Homeland Security IS 100 and 700, OSHA 10-hour course, and American Red Cross First Aide, CPR, and AED. Currently, provides day-to-day leadership of a 100,000 sq ft structural foam plastic molding facility with approximately 160 full-time and transitional associates. P&L responsibility for all financial performance measures to a $12MM annual budget, generating roughly $45MM in annual sales. Facilitates and supports continued ISO 9000:2000 certification.

19152, TOOLING MANAGER:  This candidate brings to the table an established working relationship with European World Class Mold Suppliers. He is capable of evaluating new tooling with regards to cost, delivery, and tool design. Has experience in alterations and / or repairs needed of precision molds or component parts, successfully diagnosing and correcting process problems. Duties have included scheduling of work, supervising employees, quality control, purchasing materials, inventory control, supervision of secondary operations, and the hiring and training of new employees. Worked directly with engineers to develop new products. Materials included polysulfome, glass filled nylon, glass filled polypro, Noryl, ABS, polycarbonate, PVC, HDPE, LDPE, HIPS, MIPS. Products produced: DVD cases, VHS cases, and terminal blocks. Knowledge of equipment includes Van Dorn, Husky, Netstal, and Nissei.

6809, MANUFACTURING MANAGER:  ASME with 17+ years manufacturing experience in injection molding. Skill set includes ISO, DOE, Statistical Process Control, and JIT. Manages facility and departmental budgets to include injection molding, assembly, coils, maintenance, tool room, quality and reduction teams to include savings of $760,000 annually over 4 departments. Materials used include: ABS, HDPE, PVC, Nylon, PP, Polycarbonate, and Noryl. Products include: paper money validation products, vending machines and appliance products. Equipment used includes Reed, Cincinnati-Milacron and Toyo.

19014, PLANT MANAGER:  BS Automated Manufacturing, AAS Tool Engineering Technology, and 10+ years experience in a manufacturing environment. Skill set includes high volume, project management, customer interface, thermoplastic, and tool / mold design. Knowledgeable in quotation, process design, APQP, tool try-outs, secondary tooling designs and tryouts and PPAP, up to the programs death, for the Tier One automotive industry. Management of new programs from womb to tomb. Worked with customers on design, quality, manufacturing, and pricing issues. Forecasted sales for future and existing business. Materials used include ABS, PC, PP, PPS, PPA, PBT, PA6, PA66, and glass filled for these. Products manufactured include automotive grilles, switches, fuel pumps, water pumps, appliance parts, and relay switches. Has used Mitsubishi equipment.

19006, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT / DESIGN ENGINEER:  BSME and 15+ years manufacturing experience in the medical device industry. Project / Design Engineer with extensive experience in project management, plastic part design, and new product development. Adept at taking projects from concept through manufacturing. Skilled in designing creative and innovative new products. Led multidisciplinary teams defining user requirements for new products, developing timelines, assessing resources required, and executing tasks. Knowledgeable in all aspects of injection molded part design from material selection to fundamental rules for injection molding. Materials used include PP, PE, ABS, PVC, PC, nylon, Acrylic, PU, PS, Santoprene, and Silicone. Products include medical products, magic markers / art kits, and plotter pens.

18891, MAINTENANCE MANAGER:  2 Associate degrees in Information Management and Programmer Analyst, plus over 10 years experience in the plastics manufacturing industry. Highly motivated, results-oriented professional with an extensive background in operations management, quality assurance, production management, strategic planning, and development. Well organized manager, prioritizing goals and working under deadlines without sacrificing creativity. Proven ability to recognize opportunities and take proactive measures to capitalize on opportunities that increase profit margins. Established history in strategic planning; able to successfully orchestrate complex projects. Well disciplined with proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure. Equipment experience with HPM and Engel, 200 to 1600T rotating table. Manufactured products for the automotive industries, i.e. head and fog lenses with coatings, interior and exterior parts, under the hood parts, furniture, and instrument cluster. Materials used include ABS, PP filled and unfilled, TPO, TPU, and PC.

18873, MARKETING MANAGER:  BSME and 19 years experience in flexible packaging and resins. Nice stable background with responsibilities related to: international operations management; international sourcing support; plant management; product management; and, product / technical development management. Facility management of manufacturing operations with approximately 150 people and product sales of around $40+ M. Interact with government liaisons, equipment OEM’s, raw material suppliers and other vendors. Technologies utilized include nylon, OPP, PET, BON, cast PP, blown PP, and homopolymer HDPE. Actively utilize cost-performance models to assess the value of technology platforms and potential film structures during application development and technology assessments. Developed metallocene linear low density, low density, linear low density, and high density polyethylene products for various applications and specific customer needs.

18865, PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT MANAGER:  25 years of experience in plastic extrusion manufacturing. Very experienced in product development, set-ups, quality control, management and supervising, as well as air, water and vacuum downstream equipment. Have ordered materials, scheduled orders, and oversaw 15 extrusion lines and 19 employees over a 3 shift operation. Dealt with customer relations and did hands-on work with startups. Experienced troubleshooter. Knowledgeable in plant relocation, supervised assembly and startup of production including hiring and training after relocation. Products manufactured include window profile extrusions, jambliners, pool products, vinyl cladding, door profile extrusions and electrical extrusions. Equipment used includes co-extruders and single screw extruders.

3641, PROCESS ENGINEER:  AAS Plastics Technology, with a broad knowledge of plastics manufacturing using injection molding, blow molding, profile extrusion and color processes. Highly energetic, self motivated, good listener and teacher who’s philosophy is a safe environment, a quality product and a friendly and productive workplace. Currently responsible for setup, startup and maintaining quality products on 7 injection molding machines. Evaluate and minimize cycles, increase efficiency and reduce scrap. Materials experience with PE, PP, PS, ABS, ACR, PEI, PC, PC/ABS, PVC, TPU, TPE, PES, NYL, EVA, PPO, and SAN. Equipment experience includes Injection: Arburg, Van Dorn, Cincinnati, HPM, REED, ENGEL, Husky, Stork, Negri-Bossi, Klockner, Nissei; Blow molding: Fisher, Krupp Kautex, Improved Producto; Injection Blow Molding: Jomar; Profile Extrusion: Conair/Gatto; and 2-Color Injection: Engel, Klockner, and Husky. Has manufactured products for the electronics, toy, and medical industries.

15593, PROJECT ENGINEER:  AAS Mechanical Design and substantial experience with plastic injection molding manufacturing. Results-driven Tool Engineer with 20+ years of success within the plastics industry. Specialties include navigating tools through the entire lifecycle including conceptualization, design, sampling, implementation and maintenance. Extensive knowledge in Moldflow software, AutoCAD and Cadkey. Currently pursuing ProE training. Training: Cadkey Advanced 3D and Solids; Computer Aided Design - Level II (3D) AutoCAD; Application Engineering Review (SPE); prime computer; basic mechanical design 4X Computervision; injection molding; and thermoset molding. Equipment knowledge of HPM, Van Dorn, Cincinnati Milacron, 50 to 3000T injection molding machines. Materials used include GF nylon, PET, GTX, ABS, PP, PS, HDPE, and PE. Products manufactured for the automotive, consumer goods, and medical industries.

5391, MANUFACTURING MANAGER:  BSBA and AAS Industrial Management, with extremely stable background. An analytical, results oriented individual with extensive experience and responsibility with documented success at various organizational levels. Proven experience in the development and implementation of management systems along with the management of plastics compounding facilities. In depth experience in setting up multiple ISO 9000 and QS 9000 based quality systems. Responsible for the general management of all plastics compounding at the company’s largest and most diverse plastics compounding operations and recycling facility, including the development and management of related budgets, goals, and objectives. Process experience includes compounding resins, reinforced plastics, color matching, and recycled plastics. Products manufactured include PP, nylon, and PC compounds. Speaks functional Italian.

17298, PLASTIC TECHNICIAN / PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR:  Vast experience with injection molding. Held supervisory positions and has been responsible for teams up to 15 men and women. Familiar with quality control procedures and ISO9000. Worked with most materials available. Manufactured products for the marine, medical, construction, food, and security systems industries. Used most injection molding machines from 14 to 720T.

13412, QUALITY MANAGER / GENERAL MANAGER:  BSBA with extensive background in plastics injection molding serving the medical, automotive, and telecommunications industries. An experienced manager with demonstrated effectiveness in plant operations, employee training in EHS and manufacturing procedures / communication, supply chain management, quality practices / engineering, safety requirements and developing new and existing business. Extensive experience with cGMP, CFR, JIT, MSDS, SOP, Kanban, Lean, Six Sigma, AIAG, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, TPS, FDA validations/ regulations, Q1, TS, QS, ISO and TQM / quality engineering procedures. Customer Relations, ISO/TS Requirements, EHS management/trainer, plant operations, quality management, supplier management. Is a results focused leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, excellent presentation skills, and a keen sense of urgency. Speaks some Spanish.

18933, QC SUPERVISOR / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER:  MSPE, MAChE, and BSChE, with 9 years experience in plastics manufacturing. Process experience with compounding resin and reinforced plastics. Materials used include nylon, PBT, Acetal, PBT/PC blends, PP, and nylon / ABS blends. Familiar with both single and twin screw extruders. Supervised QC laboratory and lab personnel, managing new products technology transfer from Japan to USA. Has also managed all activities related to new product development and CTC projects. Developed halogen free flame retardant PA 6 compounds with improved toughness for electrical applications, among many others. Served as a member of cross functional team for Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Elimination of Waste projects. Wrote ISO procedures for all laboratory equipment. Speaks Hindi, Gujarati, and English.

18841, MANUFACTURING MANAGER / LEAN CHAMPION:  MSA and BSEE Electronics; Lean Champion, Kaizen Coordinator Certification; and 15+ years experience in steel forging. Lean Manufacturing tools, training and projects (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, downtime, OEE, etc); events coordination, administration, and implementation. Successfully reduced operational expenses 20 percent per year for three consecutive years resulting in $3.6 Million. Proposed, budgeted, and completed numerous facility capital projects. Planned, budgeted, and executed many cost reductions and machine repair projects resulting in 1.2 Million annual savings. Proposed, budgeted, and maintained operational and maintenance expenses. Successfully led and implemented the spare parts inventory, maintenance and purchasing system. Successfully implemented operational structure and discipline for the plant materials and manufacturing including subcontract suppliers. Negotiated and managed several subcontractor and supplier service contracts. Led and completed the facility achievement of the ISO-14001 certificate. Led the implementation of the facility MRO supplies purchasing program.

972, PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR:  Process Engineer / Supervisor offering 22+ years in injection molding. Demonstrated track record of establishing and enhancing run time parameters for molding processes. Documented results of driving scrap down by continuous improvement. Hands on approach to daily activities. Knowledgeable in scientific molding, RJG, process validation, tool sampling, DOE, robotics, EOA (end of arm) design and build, gas assist, over mold, rubber molding, blow molding, twin shot molding, insert molding, hot runner systems and hot stamp / decoration / printing. Strong background in quality, QS 9002 (auditor) and TS 16949. Served / facilitated on Problem Solving / Continuous Improvement Teams (Kaizen, Lean, Deming philosophy and Six-Sigma projects). Materials include: ABS, ABS/PC, PC, Acetals, acrylics, nylons, PET, Peak, PVC, structural foam, TPO, TPU, Santoprene, Neoprene and the polys. Products include: automotive, some custom. Equipment knowledge: Arburg, Boy, Van Dorn, Toshiba, Husky, Krauss-Maffei, Engel, Cincinnati Milacron, Nissei, Mitsubishi, Uniloy, HPM.

18410, PLANT ENGINEER:  25+ years of experience in the plastics industry. Abilities range from technical to management to sales. Has worked with many of the major molding companies as a technical service representative for an original equipment manufacturer. Has developed off shore tooling services and molding services in China and Europe. Skilled in project management, concept development, product improvements, machine and auxiliary specification, automation integration, and plant layout. Materials used includes PP, PE, PS, HIPS, nylon, ABS, and elastomers. Equipment knowledge of Engel, Van Dorn, Husky, Demag, Arburg, Krauss Maffei, Toshiba, Haitian, and Battenfeld.

7487, MAINTENANCE MANAGER:  BSME. Extensive experience in planning, overseeing, and coordinating activities concerned with development, design, construction, modification and maintenance of equipment, machinery, and facilities. Has led the maintenance departments of multiple facilities, managing all special projects, expansions, and capital investments of the division. Ensured safe installation of machines and setup ongoing preventative maintenance programs. Directed maintenance activities on all utility systems for facilities. Prepared bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition. Developed training programs for all maintenance personnel and verified qualifications required. Knowledgeable of all OSHA and environmental regulations. Initiated quality management and JIT programs for reduced absenteeism and increased productivity. Reduced equipment downtime by 20 percent. Reduced operating costs by 15 percent.

18741, SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER:  MBA and BS Marketing. Sales professional with an 18 year record of achievement. Demonstrated success driving revenue growth while providing sales leadership in highly competitive markets. Solid track record of securing new clients and growing market share. Tenacious in building new business, securing customer loyalty, and forging strong relationships with external business partners. Exceptional mentor and coach; combines business acumen with leadership abilities to recruit, build, and retain top performing sales teams. Merges account plans with strategic accounts to develop forecasting and to grow territories. Keeps up to date with new products in adhesives and specialty chemicals.

18736, SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER:  BSIT. Experienced project leader in industrial design, product development, and manufacturing engineering in the automotive and electrical connector industries. Enthusiastic, flexible, and dedicated team player skilled at new program launches from development to production, transferring existing production lines, procurement consolidation, analyzing and reducing manufacturing costs through Six Sigma methodology. Led and encouraged team members by actions, dedication, and commitment in performing all tasks to the very best of the team’s abilities. Very hard worker and team player whose desire is for team success in meeting target goals and dates. Material knowledge includes Noryl GFN2, BASF PBT Ultradur GF, polyurethane, polyamide, polyimide, polyester, HDPE, LDPE, PS, PC, PVC, CPVC, nylon, ABS, etc. Broad process experience with compounding, extrusion, tooling, injection, color, insert, adhesives, profile, coating, rotational molding, rubber, and laminating, among others.

18721, PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR:  16 years experience in plastics manufacturing. Knowledge of RJG decoupled molding, E-Dart, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen activities. Has molded parts for the automotive industry, from connectors to body panels and sun visors. Has supervised 20 molding presses and 15 employees. Kaizen activities include decreasing mold change from 29.6-minute average to 9.9-minute average in five months. This 67% decrease, in turn, decreased average cycle time 14%. Material knowledge of ABS, nylon, glass filled nylon, PP, and KCF. Used equipment such as Rochester 50-250T, Niigata 200T, Demag 50T, Sumitomo 200T, Cincinnati 200T, Mitsubishi 150T, and Kawaguci 200T.

18658, PLANT MANAGER:  BS Math and extensive experience in plastics manufacturing. This people oriented, hands-on manager has a diverse background in several key manufacturing areas including Quality, Human Resources, Production Management, and overall Plant/Operations Management. Most recently responsible for over 300 associates and 14 thermoforming production lines, converting 50 million pounds of plastic resin by means of thermoforming processes. Has held a total P&L budget of $30MM. Initiated the transformation of his plant into a lean culture, including shop floor visual factory management, storyboards, standardized work, self-directed teams, and 5S. Extensively worked with HIPS, PP, HDPE, APET, as well as natural and synthetic rubber. Experienced with utilization of Welex, Brown, ITS, Lyle, and Ferrell equipment to produce drink cups, cereal bowls, dessert bowls, pasta bowls, juice cups, berry trays, and lids. Has also implemented “focus team”, reduced raw material waste, and trained as a SAP Superuser.

18666, PAINT ROBOT OPERATOR:  15 years manufacturing experience. Responsible for the operation of Fanuc Robots (18 months) and ABB Robots (3 ½ years) to paint fascia bumpers. Handled basic repair and maintained robots including calibration of robots as needed. Ran clear coat, base coat and primer booths. Programmed color and style of parts to be painted, cleaned paint line and change value paint lines and fixed and repaired bell cup guns, gray-go paint gun and DR 1 regulator. Trained in lean manufacturing.

18190, MATERIALS MANAGER:  BBA experienced in developing, implementing and maintaining all functions relating to procurement of materials, equipment and supplies. Skilled in researching and preparing specifications for RFQ’s, contracts and purchasing programs. Responsible for a $15MM materials budget. Built and maintained professional relationships with suppliers and prospective suppliers to ensure optimum quality, price, continuity and delivery. Oversees all production scheduling, inventory control, order processing and shipping. Developed strategic initiatives to balance staffing with corporate goals. Responsible for general forecasts for dollars, hours and staffing and production utilization for short and long term planning. Performs supplier audits and ISO systems audits. Current employer manufactures thermoformed packaging for the medical and electronic industries using PETG, HIPS, PVC, PP, APET, XT, HDPE, and ESD materials.

18590, PROJECT ENGINEER / FACILITIES SUPERVISOR:  BSEE with extensive experience in supervising an industrial maintenance department to keep manufacturing lines running for the automotive, military, and electronics industries. Equipment used includes Cincinnati Milacron injection molding machines. Developed habits and technical expertise for hourly skilled trades to be more productive. Conducted weekly safety audits to be discussed and rolled out to the entire organization. Acted as champion for fall hazard module and promoted safety through confined space and lockout procedures. Utilized Maximo PM program to increase equipment productivity with a 98% completion rate. Directs on-site contractors as to deadlines and project management. Excellent working relationships with cross functional areas such as production control, quality, finance and UAW union.

18651, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS:  MBA and BSME, with 15+ years of plastics manufacturing management experience. Proven management and technical expertise is focused on continuous improvement, problem solving and implementing team based organizations. Candidate is an executive with excellent analytical skills and strong business acumen; recognized as someone who can “multi-task” and assume ownership in difficult situations. Has total site responsibility for 150 employees including engineering, quality assurance, procurement, production control, manufacturing, and human resources. Replaced 40% of business with more profitable volume which included implementation of 26 new tools, resulting in 45% improved profitability. Turnover reduced 70% through hiring practices upgrades, managerial schedule changes and increased accessibility, resulting in a 68% improvement in plant PPM’s. Began introduction of Lean Manufacturing principles, with results thus far showing a 50% reduction in setup times through the use of Kaizen.

18554, PROCESS ENGINEER:  Thirty-two years experience in injection molding. Candidate has worked with Van Dorn, Cincinnati, HPM, Mitsubishi, and Husky and is current with the latest closed loop molding techniques. Has great success working with PC ABS, PC, ABS, Celcon, Poly Pro, HDPE, Nylon, Styrene, Valox, Santoprene, PVC and Noryl. Has worked the last 5 years as a Process Engineer optimizing cycles, sampling new tools, and working with resin suppliers. In the past two years this candidate has taken 102 new molds from New Job Notification to Production Sign Off. Manages a technical staff of 30 for world-class automotive supplier, certified ISO 9000. Set up fully automated systems with ‘End of Arm’ tooling design. Assisted in design of 12 new tools for the 2006 Impala, and 14 new tools for the 2006 Dodge Ram Truck. Is specialized in appliqué molding, trim, dies, and ‘vac’ form tools. Also, knowledgeable in ISO 9000 requirements.

18559, PRODUCT MANAGER:  BA degree. Expert in all aspects of plastic injection and extrusion blow molding theory, design and implementation. Evaluates, tests, and approves products for development. Collaborates between Marketing and Manufacturing to properly communicate capabilities and cost effectiveness of designs and design alternatives. Works with attorneys on patents and trademarks, resulting in fourteen design patents issued at the United States Patents Office. Improved sales and distribution on existing products by the design and implementation of revised components. Candidate has familiarity with culture and manufacturing practices. Administers inventory control, ordering and product development with Asian sources. Coordinates manufacturing in Asia, including procurement of imports and product components, travels to Asia for facility verification. Negotiates pricing for foreign and domestic components for OEM customers and internal use.

18563, MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR:  20+ years of supervisory experience in injection and blow molding environment. Has directed and managed 9+ mechanics. Responsible for maintenance, repairs and PLCs of Toggle Fellows (225-350T), HPM, Cincinnati (375-500T), Van Dorn (75-500T), Vacuum Form, Rotational Molding, Boy, MPI, Jahanke, Tiebarless Engel, Rotary Table Engel, New Britain, Rotary Plastmatic, Frontier, Johnson controls, Moretti, Comec and Newberry machines. Has fabricated parts working with mills, lathes and drill presses. Additional knowledge includes building maintenance, fork trucks, plumbing, electrical wiring, stick welding, and 5S training. Maintained preventative schedules, safety scheduling, purchasing of supplies, coordination of projects with outside vendors and engineering of machine upgrades and modifications. Candidate is skilled at reading pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics.

18620, MATERIALS ENGINEER:  BS Materials Science and Engineering, with 20 years of materials engineering experience. Performed numerous rehabilitation and extensive redesign or repair projects of mechanical systems. Day-to-day involvement in the production of elaborate designs using CNC, metal fabrication, welding, injection molding, casting, and other methods. Designed in AutoDesk™ and SolidWorks™. FEA in Nastran and Algor. Performed structural calculations in Mathcad. Areas of expertise: rotational molding of PVC and PE, and composite fabrication and design. Materials worked with include nylon, ABS, ASA, PVC/acrylic, etc.

18633, JUNIOR PROCESS ENGINEER:  BSPET, graduating May 2008. Hands on experience with all seven plastics processing methods with an emphasis on injection molding. Hands on experience with first, second, and third generation injection molding machines including Husky, Boy, Mitsubishi, and Cincinnati Milacron. Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD & T symbols. Experience with test equipment including environmental chambers, tensile test machines, melt flow indexer, pendulum and drop impact testers, etc. Knowledge of mold components and design. Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office software. Earned Dean’s list honors four times. Received a scholarship for finishing in the top 6% on a competitive math exam. Member of the Society of Plastics Engineers.

4080, PLANT MANAGER:  BS Industrial Management and AS Electrical Engineering. Professional manager with extensive experience in the plastics industry, demonstrated success and a proven track record at boosting productivity, profit and quality improvement. Able to make an immediate impact on organizations through identification of problems, and the development of solutions, utilizing a participative management style. Specific responsibilities included: budgeting and strategic planning, P&L, quality assurance (TQM), capital project management, ISO 9002 implementation, maintenance and engineering, warehousing and distribution, and “greenfield” plant startup. Experienced using PET, EPS, LDPE, and PP to manufacture dual ovenable food containers; egg cartons and foodservice items; buckets and water bottles; plastic glasses and blister packaging; deli containers; beverage containers and jars; and meat trays and foodservice items. Equipment used included Welex, Egan, NRM, and Glouster extruders; Irwin, Brown, Sentinel, and Portco thermoformers (to 52’ web); and Van Dorn, Cincinnati, Toshiba, and HPM injection molding machines to 100T.

18523, OPERATIONS MANAGER:  BS Business Management, minor in Economics. Manufacturing executive with 18 years experience and expertise in P&L, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, Six Sigma, process engineering, product development and safety. Work directly with company president on day-to-day operations and long-term planning of company financial and production goals. Major contributor in new product development resulting in 20% growth in customer base. Increased plant-wide efficiency by 15%, and reduced direct labor costs by 15% since August 2004. Implement and maintain lean manufacturing techniques. Key player in development of new products for end use in automotive manufacturing. LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, LLDPE, and PP used to make reinforced films (clear, black, white, Flame Retardant), coated paper, coated PP woven, films (.001-.008, clear, black, white, flame retardant, multi color), high tenacity PP yarn, reprocessed materials (LDPE, PP). Equipment experience with SML Lenzing, EREMA, PTI, and W&H.

18502, PLASTIC MACHINE OPERATOR / TECHNICIAN:  AS Accounting and Business Administration, several courses completed toward Plastics Manufacturing Technology, and certificates in Electrical / Electronic Training, and CAD / CAM Technician. Experienced plastic injection molding process / setup technician / supervisor with demonstrated ability to setup efficiently, process and troubleshoot injection molding processes and perform maintenance on plastic injection molds/machinery. Cooperative team member with leadership skills and the ability to delegate responsibilities. Ability to learn, take directions and pay attention to detail as well as plan and organize well. Has been responsible for defining and developing job descriptions, requirements and duties in a plastic injection molding facility. Has operated sheet extrusion machinery by efficiently disassembling, cleaning and assembling narrow and wide sheet extruders, adapters, dies and compounders. Material experience with LDPE, LLDPE, PP, PS, ABS, nylon, glass filled nylon, and Acetate. Products manufactured include coextruded sheet, pellet colorant, automotive seat belt buckles, office supplies, housewares, Defense Department products, and medical products. Equipment knowledge of Cincinnati Milacron, Van Dorn, Battenfeld, Davis-Standard, Werner-Pfleiderer, Sperry-Rand, Boy, Toshiba, and CLF.

13683, DESIGN ENGINEER:  BSMET, BSIET, and AAS Supervision, all from Purdue University. Over 15 years progressive engineering experience in various manufacturing environments dealing with all aspects of processes, products and personnel. Background includes customer relations, process design and improvement, product development and labor management. Products made in the food, medical device, automotive, and electronic industries. Process familiarity with injection molding, profile extrusion, tooling, and compression molding, etc. Materials worked with range from liquid silicone to glass filled nylon to Delrin, plus many others.

18446, EXPEDITER, SCHEDULER, PRODUCTION PLANNER:  Versatile production supervisor with 5+ years of experience in vinyl window manufacturing and production planning. Superior performance recognized through fast-track promotions. Excellent interpersonal skills. Has leadership; manufacturing; planning; basic Spanish; and is Microsoft oriented. Has sorted and analyzed incoming orders, then assigned schedules for manufacturing based on volume and capacity levels. Created and optimized glass and vinyl batches. Has supervised multiple production lines consisting of 50+ people. Oversaw department operations. Knowledgeable in operating and troubleshooting all machines in the department, such as Wegoma, and Sampson. Speaks intermediate Spanish.

760, MANUFACTURING MANAGER:  Over 20 years experience has given this candidate extensive knowledge of setting up and processing injection molding machines, including Arburg, Engel, Nissei, Mitsubishi & Sumitomo, as well as injection / blow Jomar machines. Steady promotions have led from Material Handler to Finishing Manager. Responsible for up to 75+ employees, including supervisors. Have worked in part and tool design using Unigraphics; fixture design using Pro-E; and facility layouts using AutoCAD. Great organizational skills, along with good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Word. Years of experience with both SAP and IQMS, SOP writing and work instructions utilizing visual aids. Materials used include Nylon, ABS, Acetal, PS, PP, HDPE, LDPE, rigid PVC, soft PVC, ASA, and PC.

18437, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN:  Extensive experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic and electrical production machines. Maintained plastic injection molding machines and related equipment, metal stamping and forming machines, and Allen-Bradley SLC-500 and Modicon 984 PLCs. Familiar with OSHA rules and regulations for above machines. Experienced with building electrical panels and major electrical changes to production machines. Knowledgeable maintenance job planner and scheduler, using Excel for Windows and Lotus Notes. Equipment maintained includes Van Dorn, Cincinnati-Milacron, Netstal, Husky, and Nissei.

18375, GENERAL MANAGER:  AAS, 3 years completed toward BSME, and 26 years of manufacturing experience in world class companies, holding positions in middle management, engineering, and sales. Market experience includes: medical, aerospace, automotive, Federal and State government, and consumer electronics. Extensive operational experience with Infors Visual Manufacturing, with less experience with Baan, JDE, SAP, and SYSPRO. Utilize such strategies as financial breakeven and statistical operational analysis, Lean Methodology, Six Sigma, Toyota Production System, Visual Metrics, continuous improvement, leadership training, and team building. Developed operational strategies company-wide for: Sales, Purchasing, Operations, Supply and Distribution Chain management. Familiar with all resins; produced HP printer cartridges, machined parts for the aerospace and automotive industries, etc. Used numerous brands of equipment, 10T to 500T. Experience using AutoCAD and Flow Analysis.

18370, EXTRUDER OPERATOR:  BSBA expected 9/08. Six years experience with one company operating automated extrusion equipment at the Trainer level. Responsible for adhering to strict quality and safety specifications, packing, training and motivating new employees, and team leadership when needed. Progressively moved from “Learner” (in 2002) to “Associate” to “Professional” level (in 2004). Advanced to “Trainer” (in 2007) after mastering activities and equipment for the job and exhibiting the ability to train others. Professional certificates in: Business in the Global Environment, Human Resource Development, Basics of Accounting and Finance, Project Planning, and Sales and Marketing. Technical skills in Windows XP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AccuTerm, Lotus Notes, and AutoCAD. Equipment experience with Cincinnati Milacron, Kraus Maffei, American Maplan, and Weber extruders, using PVC to manufacture vinyl siding and window frames.

18316, ROTATIONAL MOLDING SPECIALIST:  MBA and BSBM, plus Certified Plastics Technologist. Over 21 years in research and development using analytical and problem solving skills to solve technical problems while working either with a team or on individual projects. Ability to effectively coordinate and conduct meetings in an organized and time constrained manner. Demonstrated ability to motivate people with diverse education levels and backgrounds, and to balance multiple projects simultaneously and successfully. Electrical and mechanical aptitude; with the ability to construct experimental apparatuses from conception to operation. Experienced in training personnel and verifying their comprehension of emergency response and hazardous material handling activities. Manufactured test parts using HDPE, Crosslink HDPE, and polyphenylene sulfide with Ferry RS-200 equipment.

18402, MATERIALS MANAGER:  MBA and BS Computer Information Systems. APICS Member; currently working on APICS CPIM certification and have completed 2 of the 5 modules. Key skills: Assess organizational deficiencies and make timely, high-quality decisions; design and implement change management solutions; identify, develop and execute opportunities to meet company objectives in ever-changing markets; and, integrate new technologies into established operating environments. Led cross-functional improvement team, reducing monthly material variance 80%+. Created effective capacity-planning, increasing utilization of assets. Implemented new workflow system for Mexico plant, turning around inefficient workflow processes. Spearheaded training program for materials professionals, partnering with local APICS chapter. Experienced with all plastic resins, producing flooring, as well as electrical connectors for automotive and non-automotive applications.

18236, OPERATIONS MANAGER:  MBA, BS Computer Science. 25 years with one company progressing from Production Operator to Operations Manager. Managed operations worth over $110M, and 450+ employees. Transferred operations from one state to another, as well as internationally. Launched new products; implemented SPC and DOE to improve process flow. Received certification on Six Sigma methodology. Validated automatic equipment requiring IQ, PQ, OP, and 21 QSR Part 11. Resolved customer complaints. Implemented CFM, Kanban, SMED, and Lean Manufacturing. Implemented operator certification. Material knowledge with nylon, gut, silk, copolymers, aluminum, seran-wrap, acids, and metal wires. Produced medical devices for surgery, Class I and II. Bilingual Spanish.

18228, QUALITY MANAGER:  Over 25 years experience in quality assurance within the manufacturing field, ranging from a Quality Inspector to Quality Assurance Manager and ISO Management Representative. Significant experience in the plastic injection molding and metal stamping industries. Has the ability to establish or improve existing quality management systems and procedures with leadership and communication. Managed a 15 person quality assurance department that operated 24 / 7 for a custom, precision injection molding company serving the electronics, automotive, food, and closures industries. Transitioned company from ISO 9002:1994 to ISO 9001:2000 in 2003. Maintained customer reject rate to less than 100 PPM. Member of team that implemented and maintained AIB certification. Controlled planning and purchasing of equipment and supplies. Familiar with ABS, HDPE, LDPE, nylon and glass filled nylon. Equipment knowledge of HPM, Van Dorn, Arburg, Sandretto, Cincinnati Milacron, and Boy.

18226, TECHNICAL MANAGER:  MS Technology & Manufacturing Management, and BSME with broad knowledge of chemical formulations. Develop formulations for specialty polymers. Provide technical support to customers. Conduct seminars on polymers, processing, tooling design, and problem solving. Perform analytical tests and give the resulting interpretations. Apply quality function deployment process to assist customers in their product development activities. Developed FMEAs and control plans for medical devices. Develop and manage the Data Sheet and MSDS process. Product experience includes specialty polymers, plastic converting chemicals, thin wall injection molded containers, automotive parts, electronic parts, medical parts, and toys.

18209, MANUFACTURING MANAGER:  10 years experience in plastic mold injection manufacturing, working towards BBA. Has earned advancements from entry level to supervisor through an excellent record of achievement and continuously demonstrating contribution to bottom-line resuls. A solid leader who sets an example to other employees by being a dedicated hard worker. TS16494 / ISO9001:2001 Internal Auditor certified. Trained in document and data control, flow through manufacturing, SPC, scientific molding, control of non-conforming materials, and Lock-out Tag-out. Completed advanced processing course through Cincinnati Milacron; licensed Hilo operator; and is Microsoft Office certified. Materials worked with include PP, ABS, nylon, PVC, LDPE, PC, TPE, TPO, and TPP. Manufactured safety products, air bags, and fasteners.

18220, MANUFACTURING MANAGER:  BSBM, with broad knowledge of plastics manufacturing. Experience with RJG systematic molding, Kaizen, Lean, and SPC. Software used includes Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, as well as being an advanced Internet user. Ability to work in a diverse environment with employees with various skill levels. Strong work ethic. Enjoys working with people to make quality products at the best cost. Has used a variety of materials such as PP, PC, PS, PVC, nylon, ABS, liquid silicone, rubber, Acetal, and talc filled polypropylene. Produced clothes hangers, kitchen utensils, storage containers, medical device housings, automotive ducting, windshield washer tanks, carpet cleaning tanks, baby bottles, pacifiers, feeding nipples, and bottle sterilizers. Equipment expertise with injection mold machines: Cincinnati 125-750tons, Van Dorn 125-500tons, HPM 250-500tons, TMC 550tons, Krauss Maffei 220-330tons; Aoki stretch blow; Desma rubber injection; Graham twin head extruder 3 die head; Cincinnati twin head extruder 3; B30 extruders; and, Engel injection and liquid injection 250tons.

6405, GENERAL MANAGER:  Energetic and results-driven leader; experienced with P & L, MRP, Forecasting, Capital planning, operations and scheduling in various manufacturing industries. Expertise in Lean and 5S techniques. Quick learner with hands-on knowledge of plastic and rubber processing equipment, materials and technology. Bilingual English / Spanish. Directed 250 associates, improved productivity by 40%, purchased new equipment and set lean manufacturing techniques resulting in greater productivity per associate. Has worked with PVC, nylon, and HDPE, producing floor tile, extruded cove base molding, and coolers. Equipment knowledge of Van Dorn, Davis Standard, and Toyo.

17832, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT / PACKAGING ENGINEER:  BSIT with extensive experience in extruded and thermoformed flexible packaging used in medical and other markets. Responsible for specification of raw materials and vendors. Develop product and process cost efficiency estimates. Insure success through technical coordination with customers for new product manufacture, qualification and validation. Conduct R&D and production trials at company facilities and customer locations to prove new products and trouble shoot quality and performance issues. Hold patent disclosure for microporous film. Material experience: PE, PP, EVOH, PET, PC, Nylon, COC, Filled PE, Ionomers EVA, Foil, Paper, and Films-Coex-Metallized-Filled-Microporous. Detail oriented highly motivated individual seeking a proactive creative position involving cross functional teamwork with manufacturing support functions. Experienced in Process, Project, and Product Engineering.

18052, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT / PROJECT MANAGER:  BSIT, Concentrations: Manufacturing Engineering and Product Development. 20 years experience in plastics manufacturing, specializing in thermoforming with some injection molding. Current job responsibilities include new product formation, working with existing product line performance enhancements and performance requirements, dealing with various customer issues, and product line sales initiatives. Oversee and manage project budgets, timelines, and design criteria. Materials used: PP, PE, PS, APET, RPET, HDPE, and LDPE. Specific products: food service products, and plastic packaging. Equipment experience: thermoformers: OMV, Illig, Irwin, Brown, TSL, and Lyle; injection mold machines: Husky, Impco; extruders: Davis Standard, OMV, Welex, NRM; Dry Offset Printers: Polytype, Van Dam, and OMSO. Software used includes AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

14152, PROCESS TECHNICIAN:  Certified Precision Machinist with 1400 hours hands-on work, including blueprint reading and CNC machining. RJG systematic molding I and II completed. Certified on decoupled molding. Have taken Master Molder classes. Trained on injection mold closed loop process control, statistical process control and Mold Flow. Responsible for injection molding machine processes involving troubleshooting techniques such as traditional and decoupled molding II. Experience on Fanuc (Toggle-Electric), Nissei (Electric/Hydraulic), Soddick (plunger), Reed, Battenfeld, Van Dorn and Toshiba vertical and horizontal presses. Adjust and set auxiliary equipment. Work in clean room environment. Process PFA, PP, PC, ABS, PE, Noryl, and Acrylic. Speaks Spanish.

17680, R&D CHEMIST:  PhD Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, MS Environmental Engineering, MBA, and BSChE/Biomolecular Engineering, with 11 years plastics manufacturing experience. Expertise in separation processes and polymer solution thermodynamics. Extensive background in polymer and chemical process design, equipment specifications, development, optimization, technical transfer and process risk analysis. Understanding of polymer synthesis, rheology, characterization, structure-property relationship as well as polymer chemistry, physics and engineering. Advanced knowledge of high temperature and high pressure applications. Familiar with design and construction of high-pressure chemical process equipments. Experience in official cGMP/cGLP setting and regulatory requirements for manufacturing. Strong analytical, problem solving and people – management skills. Expertise in process design & optimization software HYSIS & ASPEN including PFD and P&IDs. Established instrumental skills in spectroscopy (FTIR, NMR, UV-Vis, Raman), chromatography (HPLC, GC, GPC), microscopy (TEM, SEM) and thermal analysis (TGA, DSC) methods.

17676, PRODUCT MANAGER:  BSBA and eight years experience. Gained expertise by serving successfully in virtually every phase of the engineering process, technical and non-technical. Experience encompasses research and development, product design and engineering, processes and systems, product/service development, production engineering, material and requirement planning, tooling costs control, budgeting and cost control, and customer service. Specific accomplishments include launching product programs, program control, sourcing, certifying producible products, initiating quality procedures, and developing solid working relationships with customers. Designed and engineered injection plastic components on Van Dorn and Cincinnati-Milacron molding machines with process sizes from 100-3000 tons. Products manufactured include automotive instrument panels and interior hard trims. Materials experience with PP, TPO, PC, ABS, and many others.

14730, PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR:  Seven years experience manufacturing plastic automotive components, i.e. seat rails, interior/exterior trim, interior lift gates and small seat belt cap covers. Skills include process troubleshooting and development, project management, thin wall, QS 9000, ISO, tool startup/debug/repair, cost reduction, JIT, robot programming/maintenance/repair, Kaizen, SMED, optimizing cycle, work cell, startup, PM and SPC. Have also dealt with production scheduling, hydraulic maintenance, customer interface, turn around, DOE, maintaining secondary equipment, sample materials, and sample molds/tooling. Accomplished Zipps Scientific Molding training and Results Based Interaction Training in the past year. Utilize both of these in numerous process improvements, scrap reductions and efficiency increases. Material experience with ABS, Acetyl, PP, PS, Glass filled nylon, PET, ASA, and PVC. Used 50-3200 ton Sumitomo, JSW, Van Dorn, UBE, Toshiba and Nigata equipment.

17609, GENERAL MANAGER:  AAS and extensive experience with thermoforming, compounding resins, non-woven materials, compression molding, stretch blow molding, polymerization, stretch film extrusion, blown film extrusion, structural foam molding, bulk molding compound, calendaring, etc. Manufactured returnable packaging, roof modules, food containers, swing set components, boat parts, aircraft parts and interiors and equipment, automotive interiors, waste containment, live stock feeding equipment and components, and lawn and garden. Equipment used: Brown, PVI, DryPole and custom built thermoformers. Materials utilized: HMWPE, HDPE, ABS, Styrene, LDPE, PP, PETG, Acrylic, Fiberglass, PVC, cast acrylic and urethane. Oversaw and managed sales, production, research and development and product distribution.

17605, PRODUCTION MANAGER:  15 years experience coordinating, monitoring, scheduling and tracking efficiencies with both machines and operators. Managed conflict resolutions; implemented 5S program to convert work cells to inline lean manufacturing methodology; and, developed action plans to achieve goals put forth from management. Key member of staff that brought customer fill levels from 75% to 99% in a six month time span. Process experience with original equipment, printing, injection, blow molding, tooling, GMP, recycling, rotational molding, etc. Materials used include glass filled nylon, HDPE, PVC and ABS. Manufactured automotive distributor caps and rotors, mascara containers, compacts and cosmetic lines.

17668, TOOLING MANAGER:  BSBA, AASME, Journeyman’s Certificate in Mold Making. Extensive experience with research and development, project management, tooling, equipment design, and product development. Processing experience includes compounding resin, printing, injection, recycling, insert molding, adhesives, compression molding, GMP, reheat blow molding and rubber. Skills consist of quality control, cost, flow sheet, plant layouts, plant activities, moving equipment, government regulations, redesign of machining areas, and process improvements.

17614, PLANT MANAGER:  20+ years experience managing multi-site locations, with background in thermoforming and extrusion for the consumer goods packaging industries. Expertise includes P&L, Lean, cost containment, consolidation, innovation and technology. Well regarded for ability to manage plant consolidations, technology upgrades, new product launches and process improvements. Effective in attracting, developing and motivating teams. Materials used include APET, HIPS, PP, OPS, PVC, PETG, PET and Foam. Produced food packaging, waste bags, disposable tableware and cookware, disposable food containers and blister pack items. Equipment experience with Lyle, Irwin, Brown, Sencorp, PTI, NRM and Welex machines.

17452, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / TECHNICIAN:  Six years experience in a manufacturing setting. Team player with strong mechanical ability and problem solving aptitude. Ability to perform mathematical calculations and read rulers. Good communication skills working with minimal supervision. Strong organizational skills and a quick learner. Responsible for the setup and operation of re-roller/inspection machines. Manufacture chemically complex, multi-layer, transferable coatings, laminates and holographic technologies, producing cell-o bags, peanut packers, and plastic port-o-potties. Materials used are HDPE, LDPE, NOVUS film/cell-o extrusion.

17479, COMPOUND SUPERVISOR:  Three classes away from earning BS in Chemical Engineering. Supervised production of FRP bulk molding compounds such as polyester and silicone based materials in double-armed mixers or twin-screw extruders. Compound produced for internal and merchant customer consumption. Good skill level with Microsoft Word and Excel, and acquainted with BPCS and MFG/Pro 90 MRP software. Limited exposure to PLC’s using Allen Bradley and SY/MAX ladder logic. Materials familiar with are polyester, vinylester, epoxy and some silicone. Products include bulk molding compounds, FRP pultrusion profiles, FRP laminates and FRP pressure vessels.

17487, PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR:  Bi-lingual Spanish with extensive injection, extrusion and thermoforming experience. Managed three production departments: molding, thermoforming and straw, with 75 employees, 4 group leaders, 28 presses, and 14 extruders. Conducted monthly safety meetings. Cycle counted raw materials for weekend production. Materials used have been PVC, nylon, polystyrene, polypropylene and TPR. Machine usage on Cincinnati-Milacron 700tons, Toshiba 500tons, Husky 700tons, Davis extruders up to 4 ½ and Gemini up to 2 ½. Products manufactured are disposable cutlery, cups, straws, wires and cables.

17474, THERMOFORMING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR:  Experienced maintenance mechanic/operator with 20+ years in manufacturing/assembly, warehouse/production, preventive maintenance and breakdown repair, also including building maintenance 8 years + shift/crew leader. Maintained working relations related to employee/ management/outside contractors and vendors. Recognized proper safety standards (OSHA requirements and Lock-Tag-Try System). Self starter, attentive to detail, works well with others in a team environment and was conscious of maintaining a high level of quality and productivity. Knowledgeable of Irwin thermoformers, Brown trim presses, and Welex extruders with 2.5, 4, 4.5, and 6 screws. Skilled use of hand and power tool use for manufacturing and industrial trades and various measuring instruments. Used APET and polypropylene to manufacture plastic cups, plates and lids for the food and beverage industry.

17427, PLASTIC PROCESSOR / SR TECHNICIAN:  BA Botany. Chemical and materials industry technician with solid experience in laboratory, pilot plant and production. Highly experienced in customer service, process development and quality control. Specialized in compounding, molding and testing of thermoplastics. Responsible for the production and molding of polymer compounds at the request of a chemical engineer. Responsible for preventative maintenance on the major pieces of equipment and their ancillary machinery. Has used all polyolefin resins, PBT, PET, styrenes, polycarbonates, nylons, ABS, LFRT, elastomers, PVC, and all forms of fillers. Equipment used includes single screw Killion 1 ½, Brabender 1 rheometric, MPM 1, Welex 2 ½ extruders, twin screw 32mm Leistritz, 30 and 40mm Werner-Pfleiderer extruders

17472, THERMOFORMING PRODUCTION / MAINTENANCE MANAGER:  Electronics and Computer Certifications. Some business management coursework completed. 8 years experience in plastics manufacturing, producing medical, retail, and food service packaging. Materials used include PVC, HDPE, PETG, ABS, HIPS, APET, PS, and MODREX. Equipment experience with Sencorp, Lyle, Brown, ITW, Kiefel, and Lyle offline vertical and horizontal trim presses. Lean manufacturing used to eliminate waste. Has successfully managed 3 shifts of 150 employees in a union environment. Significant materials scrap reduction – 43.5% in six months. Reduction of labor costs via production re-organization, reducing labor by 44%. Reduction of changeover times (tooling out to tooling in) from 4 hours to 1.5 hours and average process time from 8 hours to 3 hours. Developed and implemented a predictive / preventative maintenance system.

17503, PRESIDENT:  Over 22 year’s manufacturing and sales experience with the ability to quickly master new technologies and product lines. Over 15 years of management experience including supervising, training, and directing employees. A strong leader and team player, adept at working independently or managing a team, while supporting team members to achieve personal and professional goals. Excellent presentation and public-speaking skills. An organized and effective manufacturing manager, skilled at seeing the big picture and identifying opportunities to cross sell and market product and services portfolio to customer base. Established ISO 9000:2001. Fluent in speaking and writing Spanish.

17499, VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES:  BS Business Management. Over 11 year’s sales experience in various industries with ability to quickly master new technologies and product lines. Over 16 years of management experience including supervising, training, and directing employees. Over 9 years of experience in claims administration, primarily within the gaming industry. Proven track record of sales increases throughout career. Fluent in speaking and writing Spanish. A strong leader and team player, adept at working independently or managing a team, while supporting team members to achieve personal and professional goals. Excellent presentation and public-speaking skills. An organized and effective sales manager, skilled at seeing the big picture and identifying opportunities to cross sell and market product and services portfolio to customer base.

17501, DEVELOPMENT COLORIST:  MS in Organic Chemistry and BS in Photographic Science. Thirty years R&D and manufacturing laboratory experience, mainly in chemical imaging and fiber-producing companies. Have worked both individually and as a team member while acquiring seventeen years supervisory experience