The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Alex Fileczki MAIP, CPP, Engineering Manager: Mechanical and Process, Clover for attaining his Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) Designation. The AIP asked Alex a few questions about his career and packaging education and why the CPP designation is so important for the industry…
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY? WHAT ARE YOUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE?
I have been working in FMCG for nearly 15 years. My roles have included Engineering Project Management and Maintenance Management (on both Utilities and Packaging Equipment). For the last 3 years I have been a part of my company’s Development Engineering Department. We are responsible for providing Engineering assistance and guidance to the business (working closely with Packaging Development) for all new products and projects. We are also responsible for Standard Equipment Designs and the specification of new equipment. My area of specialisation is Packaging Equipment.
WHAT MADE YOU APPLY FOR THE CERTIFIED PACKAGING PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION?
I was looking for an internationally recognised Packaging Certification that would help with day-to-day work and improve my ability to assist our Packaging Development Department.
HOW IMPORTANT IS ATTAINING THE CPP DESIGNATION TO YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL?
The importance for me lies in the fact that the CPP Certification allows people in industry to see that I have an extensive understanding of Packaging. I believe that the CPD element of the Certification will ensure that I personally ensure the continued development of my packaging knowledge and also that I keep up with new developments and trends within the Packaging world.
HOW IMPORTANT IS THE CPP DESIGNATION FOR THE GREATER RECOGNITION OF PACKAGING PROFESSIONALS?
I think that since the CPP Certification is internationally recognised and well managed, it means that industry can use it as a reliable bench mark of an individual’s Packaging knowledge.
Attaining the CPP® designation is an excellent investment in your professional development and the credential defines the packaging professional and allows organisations to seek out and hire the right professional based on verified knowledge, skills and industry contributions. Using the CPP® program to assess and evaluate one’s professional competency validates you as internationally proficient as a packaging professional; a cut above your peers. The Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)® designation is a registered trademark of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) and is now internationally recognised by IoPP, AIP and the WPO.
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