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Prairie State Group is a full-service printer of unique packaging products like narrow-web flexible packaging and pressure-sensitive labels.

 At Prairie State Group, weve built our solid reputation by providing creative printing solutions that not only meet budgets and schedules, but also exceed all expectations.

Weve helped hundreds of clients with their unique printing needs.

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Slitter/Rewinder Operator – 2nd shift Job in Franklin Park 60131, Illinois US

An Industry leader in flexible packaging converting is searching for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead a team of quality professionals.

Candidates should have knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of flexible packaging substrates (LDPE, LLDPE, BOPP, CPP, BOPET, PS, Nylon, paper) and their common co-extruded and coated versions.

Candidates must also have the following: Background and Skills:
Knowledgeable of the industry standards for testing substrates and package properties, i.

e., WVTR, Tensile, etc.
Statistical analysis, structured problem solving techniques and continuous improvement
Quality management standards and good manufacturing practices.

Good understanding of the technical aspects of flexographic printing, lamination, slitting, bag and pouch making process.

Knowledgeable of the flexible packaging requirements for different markets including food.

Experience with the management of Quality Assurance teams and Laboratories.

Education:
BS Plastics, Chemical, Industrial or similar Engineering field preferred.

Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Manufacturing education desirable.

This position will report to the Technical Manager.

Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager include:
Assures the adequate performance of all systems set in place to guarantee, through all manufacturing steps, the quality of products and services from order acceptance to delivery of the product to the customer.

Assures that the customer requirements are translated into standardized specifications, met at each manufacturing step using objective and scientifically based testing methods.

Manage the Quality Assurance Technicians and the Laboratory facilities.

Assures the usage of adequate and meaningful industry standards and scientific methods to evaluate the quality of the products and assess the capability of the production process to meet the quality standards.

Manage the investigation and response to customer complaints assuring that the pertinent resources are allocated to the analysis, correction and prevention of non-conformities.

Manage the process of analyzing the external and internal non-conformities for determination of the root causes and preventive actions.

Manage the periodic audit the Quality System with a hands-on approach and assure the involvement of other auditors.

Periodically track and analyze the quality results and the performance of the quality systems, identify the opportunities for improvement and propose an action plan.

Communicate internally with all levels in the company while managing the quality systems and promoting the quality education of the employees.

Communicate with suppliers and customers to provide feedback on quality subjects, in coordination with the Purchasing and Sales teams.

Quality Assurance Manager Job in Multiple locations

A leading US supplier of packaging products, located in downtown Minneapolis, is seeking a full time, high level customer service/inside sales person with proven professional experience.

Duties Include: Interface with Sales and customers on a daily basis, research existing accounts, discuss new customer projects, source products, quote generatation, order entry, customer inventory management, negotiate pricing, coordinate shipments, perform inside sales functions,demonstrate organizational skills by maintaining accurate records and filing systems.

Qualification/Requirements: Stable work history, minimum 5 years previous customer service experience in an account management environment (packaging environment a plus), excellent organizational skills and great attention to detail, experience with managing inventories or min/max programs a plus, good interpersonal and communication skills necessary, strong computer skills, superior written and oral communication skills, ability to develop client relationships, ability to organize, prioritize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

Salary and bonus program based on level of experience and years worked.

Full benefits package including 401K with a match.

College Degree preferred, High school diploma or GED.

Inside Sales/Customer Service Rep Job in Minneapolis 55401, Minnesota US

Newell Rubbermaid is a global marketer of consumer and commercial products that touch the lives of people where they live, work and play.

We are committed to building consumer and commercial Brands That MatterTM while leveraging the benefits of being one company: shared expertise, operating efficiencies, and a culture of innovation.

Our globally recognized brands include Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Rolodex, IRWIN, LENOX, BernzOmatic, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Goody, and Teutonia.

This is a job summary which includes essential job duties of the position.

More specific information regarding duties may be provided upon request for particular locations and facilities.

General Function: This person will be responsible for establishing, monitoring and managing the implementations process for packaging graphics and sample book from design-handoff through pre-production and then production.

This will include ensuring that packaging graphics are produced to spec and working as main liaison addressing any supplier questions / issues.

Duties and Responsibilities: Packaging Graphics implementation: · Manage Implementation sign-off's for all new and revised package graphics projects · Manage Implementation packages that are sent to supplier.

Package include approved color standards and all pertinent information pertaining to project · Working with graphic design team to ensure all art files are outputted in accordance to packaging vendor specifications or footprint · Manage color drawdown process with assigned vendor · Approval of all color drawdown's, trial samples and production from all packaging suppliers · Spectrophotometer management · Perform production audits associated with new and revised art projects · Work a cross functional team to complete report cards based on vendor performance · Qualification of new packaging vendors as it relates to color and graphics to ensure compliant with Global criteria of NR · Communicating all updates and revisions internally and externally · Communicating and implementing timelines around packaging graphic projects · Ensuring the packaging graphics travels through the pre-production approval process on time and without any issues Sample Book implementation: · Liaison between Marketing, Sourcing, Project Management and Packaging · Works with Brand Manager on key layout of new and current sample book projects · Coordinator of all correspondence in relation to new project to Sample Book Supplier · Works with Packaging Engineer to develop and output new structure part files in for book layout · Prototype development in all phases of development · Management of all parts ID#'s out of Marcom, photography parts ID#'s and places accordingly in Bill Of Material prior to sending to sample book supplier · Approvals on all trial samples, drawdown's and top sheets of production · Testing of all prototypes from sample book supplier and coordination of revisions both internally and externally at vendor · Press checks for print approval Graphic Development · Liaison between Graphic department and Packaging in all graphic development projects to include Creative Briefs and Project Briefs · Liaison with print supplier to ensure graphic development can be achieved at vendor · Liaison between sourcing to ensure pre-cost analysis from vendor is complete based on supplied specifications for project · On-going development of processes and procedures within the graphic areas to improve graphic timelines · Actual graphic production capabilities a plus! Minimum 5 years experience managing the pre-production and production of graphics on point-of-sale packaging.

Experience should include: Understanding the printing industry for all types of packaging substratesUnderstanding the graphics pre-production and production processUnderstanding of printing standards for the packaging industryUnderstanding and communicating of all color management data to include DEcmc, LAB, etc.Graphic design programs CS4, InDesign, and CAD programs a plusUnderstanding of graphic developmentAbility to work in all graphic applications to ensure files are built correctly for productionExperience with on-press color approvalExperience with Light booth certified approvalSpectrophotometer experience requiredUnderstanding of and experience implementing quality control measures to ensure packaging qualityGood project management and organizational skills.

Experience managing several projects simultaneously.

Experience leading internal graphics and packaging projects from sign-off through implementation.

Experience working with internal departments and external packaging suppliers and high level management25% travel is required (15% international, 10% domestic) Preferred Qualifications: — Consumer Products Industry Experience Newell Rubbermaid and its Business Units are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws.

M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.

Graphics Production Manager-Packaging Job in Atlanta 30301, Georgia US

Shorr Packaging Corp.

has been providing innovative packaging solutions to industry for over 80 years.

Today, Shorr is one of the largest independent packaging firms in the nation and represents premier manufacturers such as 3M, Sealed Air, and Bemis.

As an employee-owned company since 1984, every member of the Shorr team has a personal interest in complete customer satisfaction.

This entry-level position will assist in the selling of company products, systems, and services by understanding the customer’s business and selling appropriate packaging solutions.

Duties include: account management and growth of assigned accounts by maintaining and developing relationships, developing new opportunities, and resolving customer problems, opening new accounts through phone prospecting and all forms of lead generation, and participating in sales training and product knowledge sessions as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have: a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience and a minimum of 1 year experience in sales, retail sales, sales support, or customer service.

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Outlook, Word, and Excel) is required.

The solution to our success is our people, both our customers and our employees.

Shorr Packaging Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employees with excellent compensation, 401K, employee stock (ESOP), medical, dental, life, and more.

Entry Level Sales Job in Ankeny, Iowa US

Process Engineer for a North American leading packaging manufacturer for one of their Blow Molding facilities in the Midwest.

General overview

Process Engineer (Blow Molding) Job in Indianapolis, Indiana US

Graphic Packaging Intl., located in Elk Grove Village, IL a leader in the packaging industry, has an immediate opening for a skilled maintenance electrician with a strong electrical background at our manufacturing complex.To meet the demands of higher volume, the company has recently invested money to improve work flow and installed new equipment.The complex runs on a continuous operation (24/7) schedule.

The successful candidate will train on days and transition to the off shift.

The work schedule is 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on. The schedule repeats itself every two weeks.

In a two week period, you would be scheduled to work 7 days instead of ten days.You must have the following qualifications: – Willing to work OT and any shift;- Possess strong electrical knowledge and have the ability to troubleshoot electrical problems on manufacturing equipment;- Have experience in high speed production machines, air compressors, gear boxes, motors, pumps, and conveyor systems and/or similar military experience with similar equipment) power plant, etc.);- Have a minimum of 5 years hands on experience in servicing & repairing rotary machinery such as commercial printing presses, cutting, and gluing machines;- Five years experience in troubleshooting and repairing programmable controllers (PLC experience a plus), relay control logic and motor controls;- Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics;- Must have their own tools;- Must possess strong interpersonal skills;- Computer literate (SAP a strong plus);- Experience in multi craft & the folding carton industry a strong plus.You should be prepared to discuss in detail the systems you worked on and be able to share in detail when you troubleshooted a system, your most complex system, strengths/improvement areas.In return for you talents and experience, we offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package including an excellent 401k match.If you are interested in working for an excellent company with a strong future, please email or fax your resume with salary history (required for consideration) to: email: paul.migala [at] graphipkg [dot] com fax: 847-787-5736No phone calls accepted!! No relocation available for this position!!Graphic Packaging Intl., is an equal opportunity employer.

All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of the qualifications for the job in question.

We do not base our employment decisions on an employees race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, marital status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Maintenance Technician (Electrical Concentration) Job in Elk Grove Village 60007, Illinois US