Packaging Engineer Project Manager
Resume:
JAMES M. WOLAK
Germantown, OH 45327
**********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-wolak-2aa16a/
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
** ***** ********** ** ******* Engineering, development and testing
15 years experience in Purchasing and Materials Management.
4 years experience teaching ESL, business law and economics
A results-driven and highly resourceful packaging and purchasing executive with extensive experience in Package
Engineering, global Materials Management, project management, manufacturing, work order management and strategic planning. A global business process owner, who excels at implementing key performance measures to bolster savings, mitigate waste and other issues, and increase operational effectiveness.
EXPERIENCE
DOLLAR TREE, Chandler, Arizona
Customer Service Agent, 2023
Serviced customer needs through being a cashier, stocking shelves and assisted customers as needed.
ALLSTATE INSURANCE, Florence, Oregon
Licensed Sales Agent, 2019 – 2021
Developed new life, health, property & casualty business for locally owned Allstate office. Through Allstate’s
vast number of affiliates I was able to provide options and solutions to virtually all prospects
Cross-sell traditional auto insurance customers to the vast range of the company’s product line
Presented cost-saving auto insurance policy alternatives for low mileage drivers.
BEAVER STATE DETAILING, Cloverdale, Oregon
Owner 2008 – 2018
Established small business and performed detailing of autos and trucks both on site and at the customer’s location.
Business evolved to Antique Auto Restoration Vehicles from the 1950’s – both mechanical and detailing
Purchased and re-sold restoration parts to local Northwest area; specializing in chrome-plated products.
Participated in local and regional antique events
Performed mechanical work as needed, from new brake linings to engine rebuild
Participated in local and regional car shows and display events
MATRIX INDUSTRIES, Phoenix, Arizona
Senior Packaging Engineer 2008
Oversaw package design and development activities for this LLC operation, which sold bulk food and nutritional products
to the animal feed industry.
Standardized largest bag size to 50 lbs., resulting in a 10% overall raw material cost savings.
Designed pallet stacking patterns James M Wolak, Page 2
Approved printing press runs
Reduced packaging costs by 10% through competitive bidding.
MOUNTAIN VISTA FOODS, Centennial, Colorado
Vice President – Purchasing and Package Engineering 2003-2008
Managed the Package Design and Purchasing function for this newly formed company marketing foods in pouches.
following the successful launch by tuna products companies. Participated in initial company formation and function delineation to regions: East, Central, and West Coast.
Successfully developed a West Coast facility for contract packaging (a 501C3 company)
Strategic partned with Oregon State Food Innovation Center for product research.
Consistently designed cost-effective packages, testing new materials as they became available.
Functioned as Project Manager for all packaging related capital projects.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
EPSON PORTLAND 2001 - 2003
Senior Packaging Engineer
Designed and tested new packaging for Epson printers and ink cartridges. Facilitated successful installation of
an ink cartridge filling and packaging line; reduced ink and package waste by 40%. Conducted packaging tests.
ENERGIZER BATTERY, Asheboro, North Carolina 1999 - 2001
Global Packaging Engineer
Engineered packaging solutions for multi-plant operation. Partnered with production for testing of new package types and product sizes. Instituted automated pallet-wrapping system for finished goods.
OREGON CUTTING SYSTEMS (BLOUNT, INC), Milwaukie, Oregon
Senior Packaging Engineer, 1997-1999
Designed and developed retail packaging for consumer chain saw product line.
Tested new materials to achieve annual cost savings of 5 – 7%.
WEISER LOCK, Tucson, Arizona
Senior Packaging Engineer, 1994-1997
Responsible for design and vendor selection for new packages for both the consumer and construction market.
Instituted new designs utilizing corrugated plastic packaging
DOLE PROCESSED FOODS San Francisco, California
Materials Manager – Packaging, 1980-1985
Purchasing management of worldwide multi-plant operation producing canned pineapple products
Purchased over $40MM in Packaging materials from domestic and international suppliers
Instrumental in cost reduction and new product development, such as packaging for frozen and chilled juices.
EDUCATION
U.C.L.A., Los Angeles, California Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
M.B.A, Marketing B.S., Package Engineering
Advanced TEFL Certified
AFFILIATIONS_AND PURSUITS
Area Director, Toastmasters International Member, MENSA
IoPP, past member Business Law instructor, Tillamook Bay Community College
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