Peter Jaffe
@peterjaffe
Seasoned Recruiter with expertise in talent acquisition and engineering.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Recruiter with extensive experience in talent acquisition, particularly within the manufacturing and IT sectors. My background as a packaging engineer has equipped me with a unique perspective on the needs of technical roles, allowing me to effectively connect top talent with leading organizations. I thrive in both on-site and virtual environments, ensuring that I can meet the diverse needs of my clients.
Throughout my career, I have successfully placed candidates in various positions, from engineering roles to senior management, with a proven track record of minimal fall-offs. My innovative approach includes developing a proprietary online job board that enhances job visibility and candidate engagement. I take pride in my ability to build strong client relationships and implement effective talent acquisition strategies that drive results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal/Account Executive
SkillSource Staffing LLC
Apr 2008 - Present (17 years 3 months)
As a Principal/Account Executive/Talent Acquisition, I specialize in placing manufacturing professionals for production environments (FDA, cGMP, EPA, ISO9000&13485) and front office accounting and IS operations. I place professionals on both a permanent and temporary/contract basis, serving clients like Stryker Corporation and Graphic Packaging International.
Senior Account Executive
Corporate Staffing Services
Feb 2006 - Present (19 years 5 months)
I procured and pre-screened technical professionals, primarily for manufacturing and FDA, cGMP, ISO9000 production environments. I successfully placed candidates in roles such as Plant Manager, Packaging Engineer, and Maintenance Mechanic, serving clients like Catalent and Cardinal Health.
Junior Account Executive
21st Century Staffing
May 2004 - Present (21 years 2 months)
I solicited and pre-screened technical professionals for various positions within manufacturing companies. My contributions helped the agency double its revenue in two years, working with clients such as Rock-Tenn and Lockheed Martin.
Senior Packaging Design/Engineer
Mid-Atlantic Packaging Inc.
Jan 1999 - Present (26 years 6 months)
I designed various corrugated packaging and POP/Displays, including secondary and tertiary packaging from scratch. I utilized TOPS/CAPE programs for pallet layering and conducted lab tests on material integrity, receiving four international patents for new designs.
Senior Packaging Design/Engineer
Interactive Printing and Packaging
Jan 1997 - Present (28 years 6 months)
I played a key role in establishing and expanding the packaging engineering department for the company owners. My responsibilities included creating POP Displays and folding cartons for clients in the media entertainment sector.
Packaging Design/Engineer
Cardinal Health
Mar 1994 - Present (31 years 4 months)
I began my career in packaging engineering, focusing on the design and development of pharmaceutical packaging. My work involved creating folding cartons and engineering thermo-formed trays that integrated with other materials.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sandler
Sales Training, Sales
Completed a 6-week sales training course.
Carnegie Mellon University
BFA, Industrial Design
Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design.
Rutgers University
BFA, Fine Arts
Completed credits towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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