Robert Bordens
Magnolia
Summary
Experienced in overseeing production, quality, and safety requirements within an injection molding facility, utilizing IQMS software to manage multiple molding and assembly machines. Developed and implemented production schedules that ensured timely project completion while adhering to food safety standards during audits. Successfully applied Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S and Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in significant improvements in manufacturing efficiencies and cost reductions.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Injection Works/ Nelson Miller Group
Mount Laurel
06.2019 - 05.2025
- Oversee and Implement Production, Quality and Safety requirements for injection molding facility
- Utilization of IQMS Software for (30) Molding and Assembly machines.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Additionally, adhere to Food Safety for periodic audits.
- Apply my background in plastics to increase volume and quality in products.
Production Supervisor
TFH, Inc. /Nylabone
Neptune
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Oversee production requirements while implementing Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Six Sigma applications.
- Created manufacturing cells to cut labor costs while continuously maintaining and improving quality.
- Improvements to manufacturing efficiencies, material improvements and consumption and labor resulted in cost savings in excess of $200,000.
Consultant to Plastic, Packaging & Health Care Industries
G.A.Borden Associates, Inc.
Southampton
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: G.A.Borden Associates was formed in 1974 to service the above industries. The company was involved in activities from R&D through Manufacturing. It functioned in many areas including but not limited to Injection Molding, Compression Molding, Thermoforming, Blow Molding, Form-Fill-Seal etc. To compliment these disciplines it also provided Feasibility Studies, Facility Planning, Funding, Budgetary needs, Payback Analysis etc. The company serviced many firms both nationally and internationally.
- My duties were to work with clients in their manufacturing requirements; this could be from Molds, to Materials, to Molding and their related peripheral equipment.
- G.A.Borden Associates was formed in 1974 to service the above industries. The company was involved in activities from R&D through Manufacturing. It functioned in many areas including but not limited to Injection Molding, Compression Molding, Thermoforming, Blow Molding, Form-Fill-Seal etc. To compliment these disciplines it also provided Feasibility Studies, Facility Planning, Funding, Budgetary needs, Payback Analysis etc. The company serviced many firms both nationally and internationally.
Technical Service Engineer – Polyolefin’s
Huntsman Chemical Corp.
Longview
01.1998 - 01.2004
- At Huntsman my duties included servicing existing, new clients and potential clients in their Injection, Compression, (closures) Thermoforming, Extrusion and Blow Molding needs.
- I also assisted clients by recommending alternative resins using various additives to achieve desired chemical/mechanical characteristics and provided support in the molding of these materials.
- I developed a strong and positive relationship with the clients and supported them in their needs and manufacturing requirements.
- Travel requirements included the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
- In the execution of my duties I worked closely with Huntsman’s Marketing & Sales and its R&D.
- My background in materials and hands on processing abilities contributed to many successful field trials and subsequent orders for the company.
Technical Service Engineer
National Tool & Mfg. Corp.
Kenilworth
01.1996 - 01.1998
- At NTM I was responsible for the assembly and subsequent performance of runnerless molds.
- Most were Hot Runner molds although there were a number of Insulated Runner molds.
- Tech Service visits were made to clients to assist and provide advice on start up.
- Established inspection procedures and specifications for runnerless molds and their accessories.
- Related duties included Sales Support, Quotations, and Customer Liaison.
- Assisted in setting up NTM’s Technical Service Center installing (3) Injection Molding Machines and their related equipment.
- Coordinated the machinery, molds, and materials for the National Plastics Exposition Show in Chicago.
Molding Manufacturing Supervisor
Quality Plastics, Inc.
Austell
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Supervised a staff of (12) operators and (2) material handlers.
- Handled production schedules and employee training.
- Developed performance results on Experimental and Engineering grade materials.
Education
Six Sigma Program -
01.2001
Norwich University - Military College of Vermont
Northfield, VT01.1987
Prep School
New York Military Academy
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY01.1984
Special Courses - Polymers
University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Special Courses - Plastics
University of Wisconsin
Skills
- Injection molding
- Utilize IQMS software
- Secondary operations
- Quality control
- Production scheduling
Certification
Six Sigma Program, 01/01/01
Activities
Society of Plastic Engineers – ANTEC, Guest Speaker, Presented paper on Polyolefin’s and their application and benefits.
Timeline
Production Manager
Injection Works/ Nelson Miller Group
06.2019 - 05.2025
Production Supervisor
TFH, Inc. /Nylabone
01.2010 - 01.2017
Consultant to Plastic, Packaging & Health Care Industries
G.A.Borden Associates, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2010
Technical Service Engineer – Polyolefin’s
Huntsman Chemical Corp.
01.1998 - 01.2004
Technical Service Engineer
National Tool & Mfg. Corp.
01.1996 - 01.1998
Molding Manufacturing Supervisor
Quality Plastics, Inc.
01.1993 - 01.1996
Six Sigma Program -
Norwich University - Military College of Vermont
Prep School
New York Military Academy
Special Courses - Polymers
University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Special Courses - Plastics
University of Wisconsin
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