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Mike Aquino — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:36:33 GMT

PACKAGING ENGINEERING MANAGER
Chicago O’Hare area

Job Summary:
This is both a leadership position and a hands-on position, responsible for all structural packaging development for items that are manufactured and packaged globally. The position interfaces with marketing, external suppliers, procurement, finance, distribution, new product development, and innovation, and has direct reports both in Asia and in the U.S. Additionally, this position is responsible for ongoing improvement to the international packaging development process including design, testing, and production. All projects will be managed to reduce risk and drive cost savings while still delivering innovative packaging design.
Products sold through multiple channels, including “big box” mass merchants, department stores, specialty retailers, large retail food stores, and website catalog showrooms

Duties:
• Formulates, develops and implements a successful vision & strategy.
• Leads the design, development, and launching of new innovative packaging designs.
• Functions as a member of the new product development teams for all brands.
• Manages and prioritizes the portfolio of International packaging projects in an open, transparent way; to manage expectations, reduce risks, and optimize workflow.
• Collaborates with marketing teams to determine structural packaging designs.
• Collaborates closely with graphic packaging design team, to integrate and optimize graphics+structural design
• Work as a partner with the Packaging Engineering Manager for North American produced products, sharing knowledge and best practices, and workload as needed.
• Collaborates with Procurement department on identifying, assessing, developing, and managing international strategic packaging supplier relationships.
• Develops timelines for new packaging development & implementation; ensuring commitments to timelines.
• Establishes packaging testing criteria for new products.
• Review & approves all packaging test reports.
• Coordinates package design for revisions to existing packaging structures.
• Performs packaging testing, as needed
• Participates in inspection of initial shipment of new packaged product as it arrives in distribution center.
• Present findings and designs and recommendations to senior executives on key projects and initiatives.
• Develops, coaches, and mentors subordinate staff in US and in China.
• Conducts performance evaluations, establishes career development plans and formulates salary recommendations.

Requirements:
• B.S. in Packaging Engineering or Packaging Design
• 10-15 years experience in packaging design, development, testing, and consumer products manufacturing.
• Experience with corrugated and thermoplastic systems.
• Possess the ability to multi-task to handle a significant number of projects at once.
• Hand’s on project leader, with demonstrated creativity and team development skills.
• International travel required.
• MS

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Eric Crawford — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:34:31 GMT

Sales – Established Green Business - Milwaukee, WI and Virtual

This small-sized sustainable manufacturer located in Milwaukee, WI finds itself in a unique situation after 20+ years of building a successful brand. The marketing channels of the retail packaging marketplace have been changing for some time and this company has been traveling the familiar routes.

On the product side, their competitive advantages are its smaller and more nimble size (for customization) than its traditional competitors, most of whom are overseas; and its completely sustainable and eco-friendly products, which have no competition. There is uniqueness in the way the product is manufactured that is surprising and needs to be better communicated to the market.

Embracing this new paradigm, they have begun a search for a salesperson to take charge of the channels that been under-served – direct accounts, B2B distributor sales and the green marketplace. Concurrently they are developing a complementary online strategy to drive business and create buzz and sales leads. This online effort will be lead by the owner of the business in order to let the sales person focus on his/her two channels. There is an accompanying marketing budget and support staff in place for your effort.

Generous commissions and a short-term draw to make sure this is the correct fit, and there is an opportunity for the more motivated person to take ownership of this business in a few years. You could be earlier in your career if you are a passionate, highly-motivated person, or you could be someone returning to the work world that might need some flexibility.

This recruitment process will be extremely open as all expectations and potentials will be clearly defined and measured.

Contact

Eric Crawford
Greenman Alliance
414.377.4677 – ext 101
414.375.4088 – direct
eric@greenmanAlliance.com

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Sarah Tomasetti — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:23:45 GMT

We are assisting a client with a Regional Packaging Sales opportunity.

Ideally, you reside in and cover the Chicago area territory and are currently managing packaging sales to the food, personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries. Unfortunately, you’re probably dealing with inflexible pricing structure, limitations of your product line, and lack of design resources.

As a sales rep, you will help your customers evaluate and determine the best packaging for their needs, assist with design, and work with our suppliers to source product for them.

These are a few of the resources you'll command:
1. Domestic and international supply sources for bottles, caps, flexible, glass, paper, labels, other packaging components, at competitive prices.
2. A vibrant creative department, ready to assist you with ideas, designs and prototypes
3. A supportive management team, armed with tactics, goals and empathy

This position includes base salary, benefits, expense reimbursement and an unlimited commission plan. Total compensation averages at $150K. It's like entrepreneurship, backed by a friendly partner, set up in a home office environment.

Contact me today and let’s see what’s next.
Sarah Tomasetti, Gros Executive Recruiters
800-283-5643 xt708
SarahT@GrosRecruiters.com

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Josie Erent — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:22:53 GMT

$1000 U.S referral fee offered subject to 90 probationary period. Referral fee may alternatively be donated on behalf
of charity or university in the form of a scholarship. Help a fellow American know about this great job.

Send resumes/referrals to:
josie.erent@talented-minds.com

Position - Packaging Engineer
Industry - Pharmaceutical
Location - ST. Louis, Missouri
Education - Engineering, Packaging, Mechanical
Experience - with Form, Fill, Seal Technology.
Packaging - form fill seal (FFS) expertise
Travel 30% plus
Salary - Competitive

Experience - Minimum 8 years in medical device, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
Experience with six sigma methodologies, lean manufacturing, and TQM(certifications strongly preferred) , FFS expertise, Multivac, Hooper, etc
Project Management experience with ability to manage complex projects using effective and creative problem solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and strong business acumen
Ability to lead , develop and evaluate current and new processes regarding packaging designs, materials, development, and equipment and suppliers.

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IoPP Chicago — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:27:55 GMT

Yup. I just confirmed with Wil. Your all set.

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BruceDuerr — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:21:27 GMT

Did you receive my entry to the IOPP golf outing next week.
I entered my self and Chris Kellenberger.
Bruce Duerr
262-488-2668.

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IoPP Chicago — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:05:04 GMT

Please go to the chapter website, www.ioppchi.org and your will find the details and registration forms for the golf outing.

Reply back if still not getting what you want.

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bruce brandel — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:40:53 GMT

Please let me know who to contact for golf outing and membership
847.738.9126
bbrandel@tptcontractpackaging.com

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Tim Bealert — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:48:33 GMT

Position: Engineering Operations Manager

Location: Quad Cities

We have been retained by a leading provider of packaging services and solutions for heavy duty industrial applications through nine plants across the United States employing in excess of 550 people. Since the Company’s founding over 20 years ago, they have been supplying a broad range of critical, highly customized, heavy duty industrial packaging products and services with “Just-In-Time “ performance, to many of the world’s leading OEM’s across several industries.

The Engineering Operations Manager will lead the Packaging Engineers at corporate and in the field who are responsible for managing all areas of design and engineering with current and prospective customers.

Must haves: 8 years Packaging Engineering Experience including 4 at a management level where s/he has provided overall direction and drove large strategic initiatives. Also, the ability to effectively communicate with clients and sell new projects.

For additional information please contact:
Tim Bealert
Principal
The Laramie Group
tbealert@laramiegroup.com

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Jennifer Lollino — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:34:19 GMT

Corrugated Packaging Designer – Successful, Growing Manufacturer – Western Suburbs

Do you have…
• At least seven years of structural design experience in Industrial Packaging and POP Displays?
• A positive, do-what-it-takes attitude?
• A desire to work with a growing, stable company?

If so, we should talk!

Our client, a growing manufacturing firm located in the western suburbs, is looking for a Corrugated Packaging Designer.

Your responsibilities will be varied and include:
• Working with Customers, Sales Representatives and Sales Service team members to develop viable packaging solutions

What do you need to be successful?
• Structural design background with a minimum of 7 years experience in Industrial Packaging and POP displays
• Proven track record of design or graphic solutions in the corrugated industry
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Proficiency in ArtiosCAD software preferred
• Knowledge of ASTM, ISTA, TOPS
• Knowledge of packaging technical development, packaging material and shipping regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid technical computer skills

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

For consideration, please send your resume including salary requirements to jlollino@sikich.com.