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Michael Kaminski

Sr. Executive, Packaging and Containers

Hi, I'm Michael Kaminski, Sr. Executive New Product and Business Developmement for Packaging, Electronics and Medical Device

Michael Kaminski's Bio:

 Michael G. Kaminski                       https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaminskimichael   Senior Executive with more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience in global Engineering, Operations and Marketing within Start-up, Industrial and Retail environments.   Michael has motivated Teams of 1,000 employees in companies with revenues in excess of $100 million.  Michael has led these companies through start-up, survival, turnaround and growth modes.   Currently, Michael holds the P&L responsibility for the position of Global Business and Operations Director reporting to the President and Chief Marketing Officer. While leading a $35MM+ International Division of protective packaging products with continued growth of 30%+ annually.  Mr. Kaminski developed and implemented a 5 year New Business and New Product Development Plan resulting in a competitive new machine installation platform for the Industrial and Retail Market Arenas, a retail “Go to Market Strategy”, a $40 million National Account Sales Plan, and a multitude of continuous improvements through Value Stream Mapping resulting in 25% cost reduction in materials and labor.       Among his significant previous positions, Michael served as the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Engineering and R&D for FP International, a global supplier of packaging materials and equipment, in Redwood City, CA, reporting directly to the Chairman of the Board.  Mr. Kaminski was responsible for the design, development and manufacturing of expanded polystyrene and air inflatable HDPE/LDPE products as well as extrusion/application equipment, and for leading the International Purchasing, Design, Quality Assurance, Customer Systems Group, Field Service and Process/Manufacturing Teams to strategic success.       Previous to this, Michael had a long-term successful career at Volex, Inc., a global supplier of custom cable assemblies, fiber optics and electronics packaging, in Fremont, CA, as Director of Engineering, for New Product Development; and General Manager of the Fiber Optics Technologies Group.       Mr. Kaminski currently holds two U.S. patents (#5,953,815 and #11/739,939).  He is an active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE).  He has degrees from Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA (MSTM), Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA (MBA), and Villanova University, Villanova, PA (BSME).  

Michael Kaminski's Experience:

  • Global Director, AirPouch Operations at Automated Packaging Systems

    October 2012 - Present | www.autobag.com

    Reporting to the President/Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operating Officer in the role of Global Business and Operations Director; lead a $40MM+ International Division of protective packaging products with full P&L responsibility. • Developed and implemented a 5 year New Business and New Product Development Plan resulting in a competitive new machine installation platform • Modularized customer machine accessories resulting in 30% materials and 25% assembly labor savings • Installed global network of low-cost labor center strategic partners resulting in 30% material/labor savings annually • Successfully achieved a 10% return on underperforming field assets, resulting in $1.75MM one year capital equipment cost savings/asset off-set • Created a Director level network of end-user decision makers with an upside of $30+MM potential new business contacts • As strategic partner with Regional Business Directors on new business development, participated directly with major National and International accounts • Championed twelve new product developments resulting in a new consumer based machine product, extruded inflatable plastic packaging films and Industrial based labor cost saving machine accessories.

  • Senior Vice President at FP International

    April 2004 - June 2012 | www.fpintl.com

    Reporting to the Chairman of the Board, led International Engineering/R&D, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Customer Systems Group, Field Service, Process/Manufacturing, and Operations Teams to design, develop and manufacture expanded polystyrene and air inflatable HDPE/LDPE products as well as extrusion/application equipment (U3 Pak’R, PRO Pak’R, Mini Pak’R). Full P&L responsibility for $110M business with EBIDTA >$5MM. • Deployed a retail market product through corporate web store and third party fulfillment and logistics partnership, resulting in first year revenues of $8M • Initiated low-cost labor center strategic partners resulting in 60% material/labor savings annually • Developed and deployed corporate ISO 9001 Quality Manual and business process flow leading to full certification • Developed strategic product marketing and business plans for U.S., Europe and Asia business units to drive international expansion through organic growth, leading to significant new business in Asia. • Negotiated fulfillment, call center, transportation, logistics (3PL) and outsourced manufacturing contracts • A strategic partner with Sales Team on new business development, participated directly in meetings with major national accounts • As chief negotiator on all capital equipment and plastic resin, achieved $3M/year savings on resin purchases by purchasing on “spot market”

  • Director Engineering, New Product/New Business Development at Volex Inc.

    1992 - 2004 | www.volex.com

    Chartered with global product design and manufacturing, vendor selection, and closing sales at the executive level. • Researched and assembled collection of companies and technology experts to create a technology "Center of Excellence" for connectivity for the wireless and cellular marketplace • Identified, performed due diligence, and drove five global and domestic strategic acquisition and integration programs, leading to new products and markets and significant profitable revenue growth. • Deployed an $8.5M capital equipment budget to build custom-designed injection molding equipment and proprietary manufacturing assembly equipment to support custom product manufacturing. • Developed and executed three-year business plan for new products, including a five-year technology roadmap resulting in four key mergers, two acquisitions, and being first to market with numerous new products • Established strategic alliances and partnerships with customer and vendor base that enhanced long-term product development and achieved more than 15% cost savings • Pioneered and implemented target industry marketing plans that provided entry to new industry segments and global accounts. • Developed new markets for custom data, medical devices, industrial and telco cable assemblies through industry standards involvement and customer interaction • Developed and deployed corporate level ISO 9001 program resulting in certification • Created low cost product line and market/sales plan for RBOC marketplace leading to more than $20M in annual sales.

Michael Kaminski's Education:

  • Pepperdine University

    MSTM - Master Science Technology Management
    Concentration: International Product/Process Transfer, Entreprenuership

  • Golden Gate University

    MBA - Masters Business Administration
    Concentration: General Management, Entreprenuership

  • Villanova University

    BSME - Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineer
    Concentration: Mechanical Engineering

Michael Kaminski's Interests & Activities:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaminskimichael Board of Directors, Q of A School (Technology Focused) Coach National Junior Basketball (NJB) Coach Moreland Little League Automobile Restoration - 1933 Ford Cabriolet, 1933 Dodge Cabriolet, 1967 Mustang, 1957 Thunderbird, 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible




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