Quality Control Team Leader

Robert E Arzilli

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Laconia, NH *3246

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Top producing professional with high level of creativity, exceptional management and team building talent.

Repeated success in managing and growing the largest family-owned printing Ink manufacturing company in the northeast. Proven record in developing products to keep pace with a changing sales environment. Recognized for implementing and directing innovative production techniques to keep pace with a high-pressure customer driven business. Recognized for keen business insight; Expertise in adapting and translating concepts into action to maximize results from developmental to production goals. Consensus- driven team leader and contributor.

Worked very hard to come up to speed in water Flexo technology. Excellent understanding of the concepts of formulation, application, troubleshooting and press operation.

Core Strengths

. Technical knowledge of chemical coatings as Technical and Lab Director

. Ability to drive new product development

. Technical service experience remotely and on site

. Quality control design and implementation

. Raw material selection and contract negotiation

. Transportation Management

. Production scheduling and management in a multi-shift operation

. Personnel Management

. Project Management

. Developed strategies to improve production by 50 % by eliminating redundant processes and implementing stronger quality control.

. Helped increase sales from 2 million to 16 million annually with quality products delivered on spec and on time.

. Managed the technical needs of key accounts to help sales reps concentrate on developing new accounts, boosting sales volume.

Professional Experience

Graphic Packaging International 2018-present

Concord, NH 03301

GPI purchased the Foodservice Division of IP, and I moved to a Graphic Specialist role.

Review and approve Graphics for key GPI accounts printing in over 30 converting plants in the US, Canada and Mexico

International Paper (Optihue Division)

Kenton, Ohio 433**-****-****

Lab Manager

Taking charge of Foodservice Ink insuring our employees are working safely.

Responsible for managing the Kenton Ink Lab and in-house ink techs for 3 Foodservice plants.

Oversee the formulation of water Flexo ink ensuring all products are FDA compliant for indirect food contact.

Technical service and training for 3 foodservice plants which included product maintenance physical properties and color toning.

Working directly with print managers and press operators to help with difficult print issues.

Developing new products to solve existing problems and increasing productivity in both printing and cup forming.

Universal Color Corp

Wilmington, Ma 01887 2014-Present

Sales Representative

Negotiated a deal to move ink business from Three Dimensional to Universal. Brought 3 salespeople, myself and 3 million dollars in ink sales. Responsible for all technical formulation and consolidation between the two companies. Oversaw moving of equipment and consulted for all the business brought over as well as covering my own accounts.

I work part time as a consultant for special projects.

Three-Dimensional Graphics Corp. 1986-2014

Executive Vice President

Recruited to take over a small family-owned printing ink company. Given complete control of Technical, manufacturing and delivery of all products. Helped grow the company from a 7-person 1 shift to a 42-member 3 shift operation. Advised ownership on vision, direction and account relations. Handled technical sales and customer service.

Responsible for 2 acquisitions.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration – Marketing and Management

Liberal Arts College of Massachusetts North Adams, Ma

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