James Brechtelsbauer Email & Phone Number

Kent, Ohio, United States

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

I am a Technical Research and Quality professional with strong set of technical skills in the manufacturing industry. Recognized for having a significant impact on the successful growth, development and commercialization of new products. Currently seeking a new opportunity. Please contact me via LinkedIn or at jbrechtelsbauer@att.net

Tallmadge, Ohio, United States

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Created and executed overall technical product quality utilizing voice of the customer information and implemented these concepts with research and development, sales and manufacturing.• Planned and implemented strategies with manufacturing team leaders, establishing and conducting activities to prevent customer problems.• Provided technical support for all aspects of manufacturing. • Collaborated with cross functional team developing a clear on clear label for health and beauty market launching products within 10 months. • Worked directly with vendor on issues and adjustments needed for raw materials to optimize for performance and coat ability.• Evaluated material re-glossed on new re-glossing unit. Set to correct settings to ensure consistent and quality products.• Evaluated materials by carrying laboratory testing on various raw materials and made recommendations based on data.• Worked directly with product manager to coordinate all UL submissions including production of material, internal and external labeling, identification cross references and shipping.• Audited manufacturing processes for compliance to specifications. Conducted testing to ensure compliance based on specs. • Calibrated and tested R&D equipment ensuring ISO 9000 certified.• Conducted troubleshooting for production problems such as suggesting oven temperatures to the coating crew assisting in the production of quality products. • Assisted in training of pilot plant operators / coating operators, R&D techs and chemists. • Modified testing methods to comply with ISO9000 requirements. • Managed projects for R&D including adhesive, release, topcoats, face and liner. • Supported Roll label Technical Marketing evaluating customers need and producing labels within specs. • Communicated raw material quality results clearly with R&D, Technical Marketing and Sales to ensure compliant before going to pilot or production trials.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Addressed problems and provided solution to resolve any non-conformance determining feasibility of a product. • Oversaw the delivery of raw material to the appropriate manufacturing machines and inspected finished material.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Developed and tested the GS series tape line introducing new coating line increasing sales. • Managed lab for Bemis Technologies working on new technology to set up and maintain lab including ordering equipment. • Assisted in training of in-house personnel to perform and operate complex state of the art machinery.• Inspected and tested finished material to conform to designed specifications.• Followed raw materials into production for production trials. • Served as operator on the pilot adhesive coater at both lab locations. • Developed new technologies for the Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) business increasing throughput.• Developed test procedures for new products including Phenolic for GM making changes to product when needed keeping customer satisfied.