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A Printpack Associate Spotlight Series Meet Charles Carter: Digital Plant Supervisor, Villa Rica, GA
A Printpack Associate Spotlight Series Meet Abby Davis: HR Generalist, Jackson, TN Abby started her Printpack journey in October 2019 as a part-time Human Resources intern in Jackson, TN. In 2020, Abby had an exciting year: she graduated from Union University with her bachelor’s degree in business administration and management, was hired into the recently vacated full-time HR Coordinator position in Jackson, bought a home, and got married. Throughout 2020 Abby often worked solo in the HR department as the pandemic had many leaders in the plant working from home. However, she had an HR Manager to help train and learn with, and she remained optimistic, open to change, and flexible. Her positive attitude and example of Printpack Core Values were a beacon of pleasant light during a very unsettling time. Since joining the HR team, Abby’s title was changed to HR Generalist, and she has become well-versed in supporting hourly and salaried associates. She understands Printpack’s HR support teams and knows who to connect with to get things done, get answers to questions, or find solutions for her team. She has learned much about legal compliance, reporting, investigations, payroll, benefits, administrative necessities, and finding work/life balance. Abby has taken ownership of all hiring efforts for Jackson’s operations and support teams and is dedicated to finding “the best candidates” for the plant. She is also instrumental in making new hire associates feel welcome even before
A Printpack Associate Spotlight Series Meet Travis Cary: Product Development Engineer, Marshall, NC Travis Cary is a Product Development Engineer for Printpack Medical. He graduated from Clemson University in 2015, earning a Bachelor of Science in Packaging with a concentration in Marketing and Finance. After spending six years as a process and quality engineer, Travis decided to join Printpack, where he felt the right opportunities existed to continue his career journey. Travis spent his first two years in the Marshall, NC Plant, as the Plant Technical Engineer, establishing foundational knowledge of our associates’ roles and responsibilities and manufacturing processes. Joining Printpack was an important career step for Travis. He sought the opportunity to work in the packaging industry for a company with broad packaging technologies that provides first-class training, promotes personal branding development, and emphasizes work-life balance. Travis reflects on his career journey at Printpack:
A Printpack Associate Spotlight Series Meet Shanavia Thomas: EHS Coordinator, Atlanta, GA Shanavia Thomas, EHS Coordinator in Atlanta, joined Printpack in 2019 at the Villa Rica, GA. plant as a Plate Mounter on night shift while she was working towards her Bachelor of Science degree. Shanavia embodies the Printpack “can do” spirit in everything she does. Her hard work leading to her success at Printpack is an inspiration to us all. After four years of working while simultaneously attending school full time (majoring in Health & Community Wellness with a minor in Business Administration), Shanavia received her bachelor’s degree in May 2021 from The University of West Georgia. Clifton “Butch” Kilgore, Villa Rica I Pre-Press Supervisor, was her first Printpack manager in 2019 and remembers her coming to work every day with a smile on her face and a positive attitude. “When I hired Shanavia, I told her it was just a steppingstone to her career at Printpack. She always strived to do her best and to help others. I am extremely proud of her accomplishments.” In January 2022, Shanavia applied for a position at the Atlanta headquarters and transitioned to the Environmental Health & Safety team as an Administrative Assistant. Just a few months later, she was promoted to EHS Coordinator. Shanavia’s current supervisor, Dave Ellison, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, couldn’t be happier to have Shanavia on the team: “Shanavia is very dedicated, a quick learner and a hard
A Printpack Associate Spotlight Series Meet Sherry Poling: Customer Service Team Leader, Greensburg, IN When Sherry Poling joined Printpack 34 years ago to fill in for somebody on medical leave, she did not know much about the company or the business but could tell there was an opportunity for learning and growth. That opportunity has been realized. Sherry has worked in seven different departments since she started her career journey at Printpack. She has worked as a Production Manager Secretary as well as in the Label, Warehouse, Accounting, Purchasing, Shipping, and Customer Service departments. Today, she is a Customer Service Team Leader in Greensburg, Indiana where she manages a team of four Customer Demand Analysts. Let’s dive into Sherry’s Printpack journey.
A Printpack Associate Spotlight Series Meet Matthew Anderson: Pricing Analyst, Wilmington, DE Matthew Anderson’s career at Printpack goes back a long way. In 2006, after graduating from High School and working for a large retailer, Mathew was looking for an opportunity to make a living, learn a new profession, and build a career. His cousins and uncles worked at Printpack and highly recommended the company. He started as a Material Handler, became a Press Assistant a couple of years later, and then was promoted to Press Operator. “Printpack has done a lot for me. The company has taken good care of me and helped me take care of my family. I joined because of all the good things I’d heard about Printpack. But I stayed because of how people treat each other here,” Matt remembers. Matthew watched the company evolve and invest in his career throughout the years. “I was a press operator for ten years. After I got married in 2015 and had my daughter, my wife pushed me to go back to school and pursue further education. When I realized Printpack would support me, helping pay for the tuition, I went back to night school,” he explains. Over the years, Matt embraced new opportunities at Printpack. After getting his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Wilmington University and an MBA in Accounting, he learned a new profession and expanded his professional skills. Matt worked as an Accounting Specialist, Product Cost Analyst, and Plant Controller. Today, as a P
A Printpack Associate Spotlight Series Meet Pamela Tarleton: Customer Demand Analyst, Villa Rica, GA When Pamela Tarleton joined Printpack, she jumped in with both feet. In just a few months, she mastered her new role and made significant contributions to the company. As a Customer Demand Analyst at one of the company’s facilities in Villa Rica, Georgia, she seeks ways to provide greater value and go beyond the ordinary while supporting her colleagues and encouraging teamwork. “Every day is a learning experience here. I have gained new skills and expanded my knowledge of the packaging industry. I have also built good working relationships with co-workers and customers,” Pamela says. In 2005, Pamela graduated from the University of New Hampshire, earning a degree in Business with a Marketing concentration. She has been working in the packaging industry since 2007 and decided to join Printpack after hearing great things about the company from none other than her dad. Let’s dive into Pamela’s Printpack journey.
A Printpack Associate Spotlight Series Meet Amani Petersen: Quality Supervisor, Printpack Villa Rica, GA Back in 2020, Amani Petersen was looking for a consistent manufacturing experience when she joined Printpack in Villa Rica, GA., as a 3rd shift Quality Technician. A couple of years later, compelled to learn more and grow her career, she felt inspired to apply for the Quality Supervisor position.
A Printpack Associate Spotlight Series Meet Robin D. Millington: Project Manager, Atlanta, GA Robin D. Millington has been making a difference at Printpack, in Atlanta, for over 25 years. Since joining the company as an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) coordinator, she has pursued increasingly more complex and diverse roles in eBusiness, Information Technology (IT) and Project Management. Robin’s primary focus has been on team building, collaborative thinking, problem-solving, and building the eCommerce Infrastructure used to integrate Printpack’s internal systems and external trading partners. Robin is known for her can-do attitude, experience, and willingness to work on challenging projects while always supporting others. After receiving her bachelor’s degree from Alabama State University and serving in the Army for 10 years, Robin transitioned to corporate America to continue her eCommerce journey. Throughout her tenure at Printpack, she has leveraged her military experience, focused on learning new skills, and has held seven challenging roles. Today, she is a Project Manager responsible for spearheading complex capital projects in support of Printpack’s plants and corporate headquarters. When asked what motivates her to come to work every day, Robin says, “I am committed to contributing to the success of our company. The work I’ve done is instrumental in us collectively achieving our strategic objectives and overall success. From a personal perspective, I am involved
A Printpack Associate Spotlight Series Meet Jim Lyreman: Process Improvement Specialist, Williamsburg, VA James (Jim) Lyreman is a Process Improvement Specialist with Printpack’s Rigid division in Williamsburg, Virginia. Since joining the company in 1988, he has held different roles that have allowed him to expand his knowledge and responsibilities. Today, Jim is an expert in the thermoforming and tooling processes and helps troubleshoot any issue that comes along the way. Jim’s co-workers describe him as friendly, committed, collaborative, reliable, customer-focused, and a great performer. His successful career journey story comes with a lot of hard work and support from his leaders and co-workers. At Printpack, associates are encouraged to care about what they do and each other, work as a team with respect, and deliver the best product to the customer. Jim is a true professional and exemplifies Printpack’s values. He is an ideal team player and constantly finds a way to overcome challenges and help co-workers.
