UNION CITY, CA – Industry veteran Jim Burden has signed on with Emerald Packaging Inc., a Union City, California, flexible packaging company as Business Strategy Director. This new position was created specifically to leverage Jim’s talents and he will manage a variety of responsibilities including forecasting company production and raw material needs, working with the production plant to develop operating metrics, assisting the operations team on LEAN manufacturing initiatives, and collaborating with sales to identify markets for Emerald’s continued growth.
“We are excited to bring on a person of Jim’s caliber and experience”, said chief executive officer Kevin Kelly. “Jim will add to the talent and robust skill set already in place at Emerald Packaging that will help us grow and maximize operating efficiencies.”
Jim spent eight years at Deluxe Packages in Yuba City, Calif. where he had general management responsibilities and was most recently Director of Purchasing. He has over 30 years experience in the packaging industry and has overseen a blown film operation for Mobil Chemical and was the general manager of Zimmer Custom-Made Packaging’s west coast facility. Jim received an engineering degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and an MBA from California State University -Sacramento.
About Emerald Packaging, Inc.
Emerald Packaging is one of the largest produce packaging suppliers in the country and is deeply committed to the environment, food safety and innovation. Founded in Berkeley, California in 1963, the company remains family-owned and operated. In addition to the AIB certification, Emerald Packaging has been certified as a Bay Area Green Business by Alameda County in recognition of sustainable manufacturing and recycling efforts. For more information on Emerald Packaging products and services, visit www.empack.com.
Source: Emerald Packaging, Inc.
