DAVID CONANT

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acn1bw@r.postjobfree.com Sanford, NC 27332 Cell 404-***-****

“Leveraging Technical Plastics Industry Leadership to grow teams, Process Improvements, & Market share”

SUMMARY PROFILE

20+ years in Plastics Industry Leadership with demonstrated proficiency leading commercial operations and R&D product/process development (extrusion, reclamation, thermoforming, printing, blow molding, and injection molding). Known for a strong work ethic and consistent track record achieving results in highly competitive and rapidly changing business environments. Leveraging decades of experience within Food Packaging and Consumer Products with Nationally Branded Companies, collaborating effectively to meet / exceed business objectives and impact process improvements and bottom-line revenues.

Expertise Includes:

Managerial/Technical Leadership

Team Mentoring/Development

Plant Start-ups/Tech. Liaison

Creative Problem-Solving

Capital/Project Management

Capital Expenditure Projects

Technical Liaison & Purchasing responsibilities of Supply Base

Product Development/Commercialization/Life Cycle Mgt.

LEAN Manufacturing/Operational Metric Improvements

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ANCHOR PACKAGING, INC.

Project Manager/JBR Division Manager 10/2014 to Present

•Plan, lead, direct, and control all aspects of new “Brownfield” In-line thermoforming plant operation, producing food packaging for retail food sales. Develop processes, people, operational metrics, and drive waste reduction.

DESIGNED SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS DIV.; POLYONE CORP. (formerly Spartech Corp., MUNCIE, IN)

Plant Manager, Muncie Operations 8/2012 to 3/2014

•Planned, led, directed, and controlled all aspects of “Multi-layered Barrier-Shelf Stable Plastic Food Packaging” co-extrusion, reclamation, thermo-forming, printing, and packaging manufacturing operations; generating $100 million in annual sales, utilizing 130 employees

•Provided primary interface between plant and corporate departments

•Directed between $1-2 million in plant project savings initiatives annually through innovation and use of LEAN principle methodologies

ENERGIZER PERSONAL CARE DIV.; ENERGIZER INC. (formerly Playtex Products Inc., DOVER, DE) 1997-2012

Senior Manager, External Manufacturing, North America 2005 to 8/2012

•Directed North American external manufacturing supply base for product component and finished goods including: blow molded products, extruded profile-film-sheet polymer products, injection molded polymer-latex-silicone products, thermo-formed polymer products, and paper tube products ($100 million purchase spend)

•Served as primary interface between internal corporate departments and North American external manufacturers

•Directed supply base continuous improvement efforts using LEAN methodologies, supplier purchasing functions, contract negotiations, performance compliance, new product development, product improvements, process improvements, and provided technical support for product lines

•Provided ongoing technical direction for “Drop In” manufacturing operations

•Co-invented patent pending 10oz. Expandable Drop In Baby Bottle Liner

Plant Manager, Infant Feeding & Soothing Operations 2000 to 2005

•Planned, led, directed, and controlled all aspects of extrusion, reclamation, thermo-forming, and packaging manufacturing of Playtex “Drop In” preformed liner operation and Playtex Infant Care brand product packaging operation; generating $60 million in sales revenue, utilizing 150 employees

•Primary Liaison to corporate R&D, Quality, and Marketing for the “Drop In” product line

•Led LEAN improvement efforts in product quality and plant operations

•Project leader for Polyethylene resin research & development, generating improved “Drop In” product performance

Technical Manager, Infant Feeding & Soothing Operations 1999 to 2000

•Led and Directed plant expansions, capital projects, product development, and improvement activities of Feeding & Soothing operations

•Managed all technical aspects of extrusion, reclamation, thermo-forming and packaging equipment

•Promoted to Infant Feeding & Soothing Plant Manager 3/00

•Expanded and upgraded “Drop In” bottle liner production facility and equipment, resulting in significantly reduced operating costs

Principal Engineer, Infant Care Operations 1997 to 1999

•Successfully relocated and expanded an extrusion/thermo-forming pilot plant facility from Europe to USA and develop it into a commercially viable operation, producing 700 million preformed baby bottle liners annually

•Provided primary design, technical, and plant engineering for Playtex “Drop-In” preformed liner production utilizing deep draw, trim in place, thermo-forming technology

•Led maintenance and technical activities of extrusion, reclamation, thermo-forming areas

•Promoted to Technical Manager 11/98

•Directed all capital project improvements

•Served as primary “go to” person for process/equipment troubleshooting and support

•Managed all trim-in-place mold maintenance, and mold design improvements

ALLTRISTA CORP., (subsidiary of Ball Corp.), MUNCIE, IN (purchased by Spartech, then PolyOne) 1988-1998

Research, Development & Engineering - Project Manager 1993 to 1997

•Served as R&D and Manufacturing liaison for managed customer base applications utilizing high barrier multi-layer co-extruded sheet and thermo-formed containers used for hot fill, cold fill and aseptic or non-aseptic form/fill/seal food packaging applications, driving continuous improvement in product and processes

•Provided technical leadership to internal co-extrusion, thermo-forming and printing departments

•Managed development of all new graphic artwork and printing process activities

•Technically supported combining of two large plants into one, as part of a strategic merger

Production Manager - Thermo-forming and Printing Operations 1991 to 1993

•Planned, led, directed, and controlled all aspects of thermo-forming & printing operations, mold maintenance, graphics management, and departmental technical issues

•Insured quality production of thermo-formed and printed multi-layer shelf stable food containers

•Managed engineering efforts and product development activities of department

•Performed as plant technical liaison for customers and suppliers regarding product performance and process troubleshooting of hot fill, cold fill, and aseptic or non-aseptic form/fill/seal food packaging applications

Senior Process Engineer 1988 to 1991

•Named Product/Process development engineer for thermo-forming of high barrier, multi-layered roll stock for hot filled and retort food containers

•Managed all aspects of trim-in-place thermo-forming molds, including installations, maintenance, changeovers and design modifications

•Directed the activities of three engineering technicians and sixteen process technicians

BALL CORPORATION, PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

Senior Development Technician (Evansville, IN) 1980 to 1987

Lead Technician (Muncie, IN)

•Operated co-extrusion tube & sheet lines, thermo-forming lines, blow molding lines & supervised six-person crew

•Developed sheet, containers, and bottles for the food packaging industry

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Masters Business Administration, Ashwood University

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management, Indiana Wesleyan University

Associate of Science Degree in Plastics/Chemical Engineering, Shawnee State University

Leadership Development Program, Playtex Products, Inc.

Leadership Training for Managers, Dale Carnegie

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