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2012 Leader Under 40: Florin Macarie, 39

Plant Engineer, Johnsonville Sausage, Momence, Ill.

By Plant Engineering Staff September 11, 2012

Florin Macarie, 39

Plant Engineer, Johnsonville Sausage, Momence, Ill.

Years at Johnsonville Sausage: 3.5

Education: PhD Project Management, University of Bucharest Romania

Florin’s contributions

“Having an impassioned mind and heart, Florin is both intuitive and rational, which is a rare combination and makes him different,” said Patrick Garinger, plant coordinator at Johnsonville Sausage. “Extraordinary performance is always a necessity, which Florin delivers.”

Why a career in manufacturing?

“A career in engineering/manufacturing gives me both skills and knowledge that are highly valued. The industry is ever-changing as new technologies, materials, processes, and techniques are developed. With more innovations on the horizon, I am so excited to have a career in this sector.”


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