Mike Chapman Email & Phone Number

Howell, Mi, Us

Novi, Mi

Brasscraft Manufacturing Company is one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and distributors of plumbing products for the new construction and repair and remodel markets.Develop packages for company products that provide utility, protection, containment and identification consistent with timing requirements, financial justification and corporate vision.Lead cross functional and multi-Business Unit teams on new product and packaging initiatives utilizing stage gate process and lean principles.Participate in continuous improvement events - VA/VE, VSM, Kaizen, RCCM.Establish and maintain engineering documents including material specifications, work instructions and test reports.Create and maintain Bill of Material information.Support everyday new product and total cost productivity business needs across (4) domestic manufacturing facilities and (3) DC's domestic and Asia.Initiate and review Engineering Change Requests, Initial Sample Inspection Reports, RFQ's, Capital Appropriation Requests and Purchase Requisitions.Adherence to customer specifications and regulatory compliance.Maintain weights and measures for product and packaging to support weight roll up system.Assign and maintain bar codes for all packaging levels in support of label printing, artwork creation, supply chain and warehouse management.Research new packaging materials, equipment and competitive intelligence. Attend trade shows, Institute of Packaging Professionals training/webinars and focus groups.Assist in supplier procurement, validation and maintenance.Review packaging material obsolescence and make recommendations.Perform transportation tests to ISTA standards.Proof packaging artwork for dimensional and bar code integrity.Recipient of National Retail Hardware Association awards including the Whole Package.Nominated by peers for top annual honor in the company (Zell Award).Multiple recipient of monthly award voted by peers (WOW program).

Lansing, Michigan Area

Sears Holdings Corporation is a leading integrated retailer providing merchandise and related services.Managed front counter and performed various customer service tasks.

Jackson, Michigan Area

Sears Holdings Corporation is a leading integrated retailer providing merchandise and related services.Commission Sales associate in the Hard Lines area (hand and power tools).

Parma, Mi

MACI is a world-class manufacturer of automotive air conditioning compressors with magnetic clutch.Updated finished assembly and service part packaging specifications in accordance with customer requirements both internal and external.Provided recommendations for the handling of WIP components in the production parts warehouse.Evaluated the performance of returnable and expendable packaging systems including metal racks, plastic totes, dunnage and corrugated gaylords.Resolved product/package system quality issues.Maintained QS9000 compliant documentation.

Bs, Packaging

Civil Engineering

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