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elevated in the corrugated packaging industry and manu- facturing fields at large? LG: I think women have attention to detail and a genu- ine insight. And that’s true in any aspect of life, so it’s es- pecially true in business. If you want to be successful as an organization, women’s voices should be valued. Women have strengths that men don’t have, so, don’t underesti- mate your strengths. ICPF: I love that. Do you feel like you were able to enter your career with confidence in your skill set as a woman in this industry or did that develop over time? LG: Well, again, I’ll harken back to the reason I was hired, which was my training at American Airlines and the problem solving and people skills I had. I had a voice and that gave me the confidence to make decisions, as well informed as they could be. I learned not to be afraid to be wrong and learn from it. Things go wrong all the time, and my mantra is what can we learn from this and what are we going to do differently next time? If you’re right, you’re right. If you’re wrong, recognize why, learn from it, and move on. ICPF: What would you say is the most rewarding part of your job? LG: Solving problems for my customers and my mill partners. I add value to a transaction by solving those problems and then equipping my team. I’m also a mentor to my team and they are all men in their 30s and 40s. I can help them, whether it’s with sourcing, business decisions, or how to evaluate taking an informed risk. ICPF: Can you speak to what you have enjoyed most about moving into a mentor role over the course of your career? LG: I have enjoyed it very much to watch (my team) be successful. Because that’s the legacy I’ll leave when I’m gone. I would like to have another chapter post paper (and packaging), but I will take a lot of these friendships with me on that journey. ICPF: What piece of advice would you give to current job seekers? LG: I would say learn as much as you can. Use all the resources that are available to you. My personal strengths are my product knowledge, my industry knowledge, and my relationships. I never stop learning every time I visit a paper mill. Every time I visit a manufacturer of any kind, I still learn something new. Every machine is different, every trim is different. There are nuances to both paper mills and customers, and when you know what those are, you can turn that into an opportunity. To association members, when I say use your resources, I encourage you to find out what resources are available to you. Now, there are even podcasts about packaging. Join groups, read publications, attend industry meetings, invest in yourself. All of those resources are available, so make the time to plug into those. CONTINUED ON PAGE 40
OHIO BLOW PIPE/ADVANCED AIRSYSTEMS www.obpairsystems.com For 85 years the Ohio Blow Pipe company and its whol- ly owned subsidiary, Advanced Airsystems, have provided the corrugated and folding carton industries with systems and products to process scrap. We engineer, fabricate, in- stall, service, provide system audits, and offer a wide range of scrap systems, dust collection systems and products to include cyclones, under roof AIR-SCREEN™ systems, pit belt systems, CLEANAIR dust collectors, Mist-Clone™ dust control systems for vacuum feeds, material handling fans, ductwork, switch valves, airveyors, balers, and shredders. OMP www.omp.com OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized sup- ply chain planning solution on the market. Its Unison Plan- ning concept has a unique approach. It handles all supply chain planning challenges in a unified way, synchronizing all planning stages, horizons, functions and roles. Hundreds of customers run OMP’s cloud-based solution to generate more value by making informed decisions. OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.
PAPER AND DUST PROS, INC. www.paperanddustpros.com
We custom design, install and service air conveyed scrap and dust collection systems. Our unique APS® is smaller, lighter, and more reliable than current cyclones. Contact us to learn how the APS® System can enhance your operation.
PROFERO SYSTEMS, INC. www.ProferoSystems.com
Profero Systems the leader in double facer heating and traction section conversions and performance enhancing products. Featuring products from Contact Bars and Com- pensating Rolls to New Glue Machines and Double Facers. GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 42 years of experience, USA and In- ternational. We offer below or above roof systems featuring cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure bal- ancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water consump- tion and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquetter for low maintenance, long term sustainability and reliability.
QUEST7, INC. www.Quest7.us
Quest7, Inc. is focused on being a leading manufacturer and distributor of critical parts and materials required in the cor- rugated box industry. Our commitment of “Bringing the Best to You,” reflects the level of quality and customer response in what we do every day.
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