Michael J. Halinski
***********@*****.*** • 815-***-****
LinkedIn • 3033 Acorn Trail, Ellenton, FL, 34222, US
Manufacturing and Packaging Manager
Well-organized and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in processing and managing manufacturing operations to achieve desired organizational objectives.
Instrumental in analyzing and determining all standards for packaging lines as well as monitoring and recommending improvements in processes to enhance efficiency. Well-versed in collaborating with quality department, solving packaging issues, and finding ways to improve quality of packaging processes. Track record in devising, evaluating, and implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while maximizing quality. Adept at performing multiple functions to improve performance and and organizational growth. Proven success in developing highly consumer orientated products. Articulate communicator possesses excellent interpersonal, planning, problem-solving, pressure handling, multitasking, time management, and leadership skills.
Areas of Expertise
Plant Management
Cost Reduction
Quality Assurance
Resource Allocation
Technical Acumen
P&L Accountability
Product Development
Process Improvement
Equipment Maintenance
Team Building & Leadership
Strategic Planning & Execution
Cross-functional Collaboration
Career Experience
Plastic Industries Inc., Janesville, WI 2016 – 2021
Plant Manager
Leveraged professional expertise in preparing sites for SQF and IMS audits, tracking P&L, managing warehouse and logistics, and conducting daily staff meetings to achieve optimum outcomes. Controlled resin consumption to labor and RM spending as well as measured 1st article containers to bottle drawing specifications. Coordinated Quality Summit for all nationwide plants in Janesville and followed first trial shipments to customer fill lines.
Hired and trained numerous team members to ensure process and performance improvement.
Identified, analyzed, and resolved complex technical issues of equipment to improve operational efficiency.
Instituted new plant, organized machine and system layout, built QC lab, and installed all instruments to streamline workflow.
Graham Packaging Company Inc, Chicago, IL 1988 – 2016
Process Engineer
Identified and fulfilled customer demands, while managing plant safety, quality, and overall efficiencies. Administered union maintenance team of more than twenty-five associates carrying out over 300 changeovers per year including preventative maintenance for 24 blow molding machines with many unique secondary operations. Started dual-chamber process and 55 other mold qualifications, while providing top-notch assistance in transferring business to Tlalnepantla and Mexico. Assisted various process technician apprentices in achieving journeymen certificates by providing creating training programs. Performed molder change over and startups for over 150 SKUs by partnering with service department managers.
Reduced downtime by 7% and enhanced machines efficiencies by upgrading equipment.
Minimized change over time by 25% by initiating and leading Single Minute Exchange of Die.
Built in-mold labeling training unit with keen focus on managing maintenance and equipment.
Decreased labor by 6% by designing machine layouts for new automation and qualified equipment.
Communicated actively with customers to initiate new products and resolve issues regarding products.
Boosted efficiencies by 8% by reducing downtime and educating associates via PowerPoint presentations.
Collaborated with customers and improved customer satisfaction during mold transfers and requalification’s across Mexico.
Slashed four hours on change over time, received patent award, and solved cap leaking issues by developing one-piece tool.
Additional Experience
Machinist
Owens Illinois, Chicago, IL
Education
Degree Type in Manufacturing Engineer
Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
Certifications
Certified Machinist Repairman Specialist
Triton College, River Grove, IL
Training
Dimensional Metrology, PLC training
Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL.