Project Manager Injection Molding

Paul Bergmann

Email: abpuz2@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ***** ** *** ***

City: Edgewater

State: NJ

Zip: 07020

Country: USA

Phone: 201-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $150,000

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Paul Bergmann

abpuz2@r.postjobfree.com 1203 River Road, Apartment 18L, Edgewater, NJ 07020 201-***-****

Executive Summary

Possesses 20+ years of experience in diverse industries as an executive-level engineering manager with extensive knowledge in the design and manufacturing principles of glass, metal, and plastic, such as inject, rotational, and blow molding; vacuum forming; extrusion; stamping; and die casting. Adept at cultivating strong and persistent team dynamics in fast-paced, high-pressure environments as a creative and multi-faceted leader in global project management with a decisive, consistent, and accuracy-driven work ethic. Maintains industry-leading discipline through special training, which includes Mold Flow Analysis Rev 6.0, High Performance Management through the Harvard Business School, CAD/CAM Microsource/Computer Vision and SDRC IDEAS, and Festo Didactic Maintenance of Pneumatic Equipment and Systems. Expertise spans:

Budget & Proposal Preparation Contract Negotiations Process Improvement

Research & Product Development * Regulatory Compliance (FDA)

Risk Management Team Facilitation & Training * International Patent Design

Career Highlights

Estee Lauder Companies, Inc., New York, NY

Executive Director of Global Corporate Development 2009 to Present

Director of Corporate Value Analysis 2003 to 2009

Director of Engineering & Technical Packaging 1997 to 2003

Saved this $10B cosmetic company $5M for eight consecutive years and $9M in FY2011 through successful implementation of 60 cost-saving programs. Supervised 32 product managers and package developers in 27 division operations, including programs in Europe and Asia/Pacific markets. Initiated and approved $50M+ in injection molding, metal stamping, glass, and PET bottle tooling projects. Worked with in-house designers to develop their concepts into working products. Handled all the engineering drawings and costing proposal documents with all supplier contacts and internal manufacturing coordination efforts worldwide.

Case Medical, Inc., Ridgefield, NJ

Director of Research & Engineering Development 1996 to 1997

Supervised engineering and draftsmen project management teams and the coordination of international patents, FDA regulatory compliance, plastic part design, and CNC tooling of all new products for this $3.5M original equipment manufacturing (OEM) company that produced sterilization trays and container systems.

TKL Products Corporation, Oilville, VA

Director of Research & Engineering Development 1994 to 1996

Led all production in the US, Canada, and China, from project design, development, and execution to vendor audits on production methodology, QA and QC procedures, and patent pending case construction conceptualization for this $30M company specializing in guitar case OEM.

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Paul Bergmann

abpuz2@r.postjobfree.com 1203 River Road, Apartment 18L, Edgewater, NJ 07020 201-***-****

Career Highlights (Continued)

Shore-Reboul Packaging, Inc., Freeport, NY

Engineer & Project Manager 1993 to 1994

Prompted multiple contributions to three new design patents for this $1.5B cosmetic packaging manufacturer. Analyzed production costs for existing and future business of all in-house injection molding tooling design, construction, and maintenance for six major product lines. Saved $80M in tooling costs, factored into the piece price over the life of the production run. Established product standards, including packaging graphics and technical sales support for sales managers, to ensure customer satisfaction at first piece inspection. Introduced creative solutions for company to compete with a growing Chinese manufacturing market.

Lumex, Inc., Bay Shore, NY

Senior Industrial Designer & CAD Network Manager Prior to 1993

Improved existing products and developed new products from concept to marketing for this $100M manufacturing company in the durable Originated medical goods field. Contributed to multiple design and utility patents. Installed 25 PC CAD Novel Network stations.

Early positions included Designer Coordinator with Plexi-Plus, Inc. of Floral Park, NY and Designer with Deskey Associates, Inc. of New York, NY.

Education

* Pratt Institute, Master`s Degree in Design and Engineering, Magna Cum Laude

* Trenton State College, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

Possesses two certifications for Industrial Arts K-12 Teaching and Welding in the state of New Jersey.

Professional Associations

* Cosmetic Industry Buyers and Suppliers (CIBS), Board of Directors

* Industrial Designers Society of America, New York Chapter, Member

* Society of Plastic Engineers, Member

Published Works

* -Multigate flow analysis and its use in compacts construction.- Featured in Flow Front Magazine in 2002.

* -New trends in baked powder formulations.- Won the Editor`s Choice Award from Cosmetic, Personal Care, Packaging magazine in 2003.

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