Expert Details
Polymer Packaging, Manufacturing, Solution, Sourcing
ID: 737283
Indiana, USA
Has marketing and sales disciplines that include experience in market research, promotional planning, forecasting, and advertising. Experience also includes HR disciplines in recruiting personnel for all levels of business operations, developing talent, and creating effective training programs. Very proficient in MS applications.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 3 | Degree: N/A | Subject: Polymer Engineering and Process | Institution: UNCC /NC State Polymer Extension Programs |
| Year: 2 | Degree: N/A | Subject: Business Admin & Computer Science | Institution: Beaver County Community College |
| Year: 2 | Degree: N/A | Subject: Business Admin & Computer Science | Institution: Southwestern Oregon Community College |
| Year: 2 | Degree: AS | Subject: Computer Science | Institution: Pittsburgh School of Computer Technology |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2018 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Plant Operations Manager | Department: Oxford IN Operations |
Responsibilities:Manufacturer of HDPE and PP pharmaceutical bottles. Was hired in to make major improvements to the operation. Have full operational responsibility for a 93,000 square foot operation with ~100 employees. Mission specifics included improving plant efficiency in the areas of processes, people and product quality. Year over year accomplishments at present include improving efficiency by 3%, reduction of customer complaints by 50%, reduction of employee turnover by 18%. Business is very quality driven with established SOP’s that are structured to FDA and cGMP cultures. We recently achieved ISO 15378 certification. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2018 | Employer: Crawford Industries | Title: Plant Operations Manager | Department: Thomasville GA Operations |
Responsibilities:Thin gauge .008 to .180 olefin plastic sheet extrusion manufacturer for high end packaging, print and converting applications that include automotive, medical, CPG and stationery products. Responsibilities included full accountability of 30 million dollar business unit operations. Started working at the same plant in Thomasville GA in June 2015 that he formerly worked at when it was owned by British Vita. In 9 months, made several changes to improve bottom line EBIT from 8% to 14%. This plant was AIB inspected for food contact packaging with high demand for cGMP systems. Improved our score from a marginal 700 to 930 out of 1000 in 1 year. The score represented $3 million in revenues and was key to this operation. Implemented Lean and 5s tactics. Was asked to transfer to the Corporate Office & Main plant in Crawfordsville IN in October 2017 to get this 160 employee operation on a higher profitability trajectory. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2015 | Employer: Printex Packaging | Title: VP of Revenue Generation | Department: Sales and Marketing |
Responsibilities:Plastic folding cartons for consumer retail packaging products used in health and beauty, OTC pharmaceuticals, cosmetic and many other consumer product segments. Responsibilities were strategic development of sales with existing customer base and tactical marketing and research to develop business in areas that have not been permeated. Work directly with brand, creative, marketing and procurement personnel. Performing with year over year growth average of 38%. Worked from home in and traveled 75%. Business was sold to another company in Canada. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2007 | Employer: VTS - British Vita Plc | Title: Business Unit Manager | Department: Thomasville GA Operations |
Responsibilities:Thin gauge olefin plastic sheet extrusion manufactured for high end packaging and print applications. Responsibilities included full accountability of the business unit; financial, operational, sales and marketing. Included the development of financial, marketing and operational plans annually as well as a weekly and monthly business reporting to parent company in the U.K.; British Vita Plc. Was hired specifically to transition the company from a privately owned to a corporate business model. Managed and implemented a $3M capital expenditure project specific to equipment and building improvements. Increased revenues by 28% in the first full year and continued with an average of 17% year over year. Sold this plant to Crawford Industries in 2005. |
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