Manager Engineer
Resume:
JOSEPH LOWREY
Tucson, Arizona 85745
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EDUCATION
MS, Chemistry, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas – 1984
Thesis “Demonstration and Development of a new Electro-analytical technique to study Lithium Corrosion”
BS, Chemistry, Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi – 1981
Four Year Letterman Football
EXPERIENCE
Polyprint Flexible – Tucson, Az. May 2019 - Present
$25 MM, flexible packaging converting company producing flexographic printed films converted to laminated roll stock and pouches using either solvent-less lamination or dry bond water based adhesive technology. Capable of laser perforated laminates and pouches with specialty closure technology.
Plant Manager
Responsible for the Profit and Loss of Polyprint.
Management of the safety, quality and production operations.
Compliance with all Safety and Environmental regulations.
Management of 55 hourly personnel.
Management of four salaried personnel including process engineer and maintenance.
Responsible for the Capital Expansion of the business to include additional Flexographic Printing Capabilities.
ACCREDO PACKAGING, Sugar Land, TX August 2018 – May 2019
$300 MM, fully integrated converting company producing flexible packaging with an emphasis on
sustainability, with best in class production processes, primarily targeting the Consumer Packaged
Goods (CPG) markets in North America.
Continuous Improvement Operations Manager
Responsible for implementation of LEAN Management and optimization of Manufacturing Process as well as developing Business Strategy and Execution plans.
Facility consists of Graphics Development and Separations, Photopolymer Platemaking, Video Mounting, German Flexographic Printing Presses, Adhesive Lamination, Multi-layer German Blown Film extrusion, slitting, Pouch making, Wicket Bag making and rewinding.
CLOPAY PLASTIC PRODUCTS, Mason, OH January 2011 – April 2018
Manufacturer of specialty films, extrusion coatings, and custom-printing and engineered laminations.
Engineering Project Manager
Managed Installation of Two (8) color WH vista flex printing presses (Nashville Operations)
Managed complete renovation of 100,000 square foot manufacturing plant to accommodate health and hygiene materials.
Moved manufacturing operations to new warehouse including fabrication of new lifting crane superstructure as needed to accommodate bridge crane and hoists at machines
Managed all civil, mechanical, electrical and process additions necessary to accommodate flexographic printing press (Nashville Operations)
Expanded Chill, HVAC, Compressed Air, Fire Protection, and Electrical infrastructure to accommodate Presses
Specified and had constructed new offices and mezzanines as needed for storage and to house management.
Managed 8 MM $ building expansion (Augusta Ky Operations) 65,000 Sq. Ft
Specified Purchased and Installed Megtech Clean Switch RTO to handle VOC emissions
Expanded Storage systems in plants to accommodate printing cylinders and sleeves
Designed Specified and Constructed 1,500 square foot laboratory with ability to meet Tappi RH and Temp requirements throughout laboratory
Managed safety and environmental aspects of projects
Specified, and Installed 3 MM $ robotic packaging system for Augusta Operations
Managed multiple roof replacements Augusta Kentucky and Nashville Tn plants Plant 7.0 MM $
Managed 2 Million dollar retrofit of WH Astra-flex press to accommodate in line backside printing capabilities including UV and VIS sensors
oIntegrated WH retrofit to WH Line in Nashville Plant.
oProject Completed on time and on budget
oExceeded expectations of customer
INTERNATIONAL CONVERTOR, INC., January 2007 – December 2010
Portfolio company of leading private equity firm Kohlberg & Company and $250 MM leader in foil laminates, multi-web lamination and specialty barrier and sealant coatings for use in a wide range of high barrier consumer and industrial applications.
Plant Manager, Iuka MS & Division Director of Engineering
Revamped manufacturing lines by rebuilding 1960 machinery with 2009 technology, an investment of $ 750,000, resolving multiple waste issues and achieving a cost savings greater than $ 500,000. Significantly reduced the waste of foil and foil paper laminates by improving the splicing process.
Managed the operation to performance levels exceeding planned 2009 EBITDA. Excluding non-budgeted raw material increases exceeded planned EBITDA by 75%/ $ 2,000,000.
Championed the implementation of Kaizen / Lean Manufacturing work methods and implemented Six Sigma problem solving to attack and correct material variances and losses.
Improved plant productivity for the first quarter, setting a plant record. Results were increased 100 % in comparison to the prior year quarter. Significant reductions in labor costs, material waste and customer returns were the improvement drivers.
Participated in the development of the 2008 Executive Business Strategy.
Managed, maintained and implemented the capital budget as Director of Engineering.
Deployed a business strategy to reduce division operating costs in late 2008 – early 2009. Idled 50 % of the capacity in six months and closed the Belpre facility, saving $ 1,000,000 by completing on time.
ALCAN PACKAGING, Chicago, IL 2003 – 2007
Major provider of packaging products for food and beverage, pharmaceutical and medical, beauty and personal care, and tobacco industries.
Manager of Manufacturing Projects
Managed manufacturing process improvement projects that resulted in material efficiency improvements. Reported to the division Vice President, Operations.
Led the division’s major capital program to expand tandem adhesive lamination capacity for a key account.
Managed the division ink contract reducing unit cost vs. planned contract cost. In 2004 this resulted in unplanned additional operating income of $ 750,000. Created an automated daily status, reducing errors, improving reporting accuracy and enhancing information flow.
Six Sigma Black Belt trained, Green Belt certified. Trained in Lean manufacturing and Kaizen techniques.
PLIANT, Newport News, Virginia 2001 – 2003
Leading producer of value-added film and flexible packaging products for personal care, medical, food, industrial and agricultural markets.
Director of New Technology and Intellectual Property
Managed next generation process technology for film manufacturing and the intellectual property portfolio (patent prosecution and design around strategies).
SIMPRO FILMS, Houston Texas 1999 – 2000
Manufacturer of clear, white and metallized biaxially oriented polypropylene film for the food and tobacco industries.
Director of Manufacturing / Project Manager - New Converting Operations
Managed Manufacturing, Engineering, Safety Health and Environmental, shipping and receiving, Maintenance and Capital Expansion of business. Responsible for 210 employees.
Business approximately 65 MM $ annual sales. Managed plant operating budget of approximately 50 MM dollars.
Purchased and installed new flexographic printing, adhesive and extrusion lamination operations. Designed and constructed building startup operations. Managed 30 MM dollar business expansion and led startup of the new facility.
Managed sale of business to Bryce Corporation.
NORDENIA PACKAGING, Jackson, Missouri 1996 – 1999
Manufacturer of flexible packaging products for applications, such as diaper componentry and bags for frozen food, food, pet food, lawn and garden products, hygiene, and wipes.
Engineering Manager
Purchased and installed a new three layer blown film line, to include the building expansion and resin handling systems
Managed Project/Process Engineering, Quality, Laboratory, Maintenance and EHS functions
Facilities included multilayer blown film, rotogravure printing, print cylinder manufacturing, adhesive lamination (solvent-less), wicket bag making, pouch forming and high-speed slitting.
Provided Technical and Engineering leadership in the development of a first-generation technology for a key account Resulted in business expansion in excess $ 40,000,000, a 40% increase in business growth.
Led Y2K compliance project for the global operating facilities.
JAMES RIVER PACKAGING, Shreveport, LA 1990 – 1996
$500 MM, privately held manufacturer of food and consumer packaging products.
Engineering Manager/Capital Project Manager/Senior Process Engineer
Managed 25 MM $ business expansion project, flexographic presses, extrusion laminators, 30 MM square ft building, RTO, Slitters, Dr. machines and material handling systems.
Managed Maintenance, Project / Process Engineering and the EHS functions.
NV PHILIPS LIGHTING, Little Rock Arkansas 1984 – 1990
Major Netherlands manufacturer of lamps and lighting solutions.
Project Manager/Senior Process Engineer
Expert in Chemical Vapor Phase deposition, High Vacuum Systems and Process Design, Wet/Dry Coatings.
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