Responsible for all sales functions, production scheduling, inventory control and part re-pricing.

Direct responsibility for managing all facets of manufacturing for a midsized folding carton facility. The operation produces "JIT-just in time" high quality consumer packages for the confectionary, medical, and pharmaceutical industries. In addition to managing an 18MM manufacturing platform, daily responsibilities include: implementing LEAN/GMP principles, direct customer interaction and presentations, spearheading innovative designs, and implementing quality control systems and metrics. Significant achievements include:  Improved customer loyalty with key customers. Scheduled quarterly meetings with customers to address strategic growth initiatives and presented innovative design improvements. Redesigned and established manufacturing production to accommodate a cohesive GMP area which satisfied FDA guidelines. Restructured and reduced workforce to specifically improve quality, on time performance, and overall production efficiencies by establishing SOPs and Lean principles. Instituted KPIs to track and measure improvements.

Direct P&L responsibility for entire manufacturing process of 40MM independently owned packaging facility, which includes: Pre-Press, Printing, Die Cutting, Finishing, Thermoforming, Engineering, and Logistics. Managed 7 direct reports, 140 indirect, & 90 temporary employees. Responsibilities: staff development, identifying and implementing process improvement best practices, vendor management, capital projects, budgeting and forecasting, customer/sales interaction, and maintaining a safe and enjoyable work place for all employees. Significant process improvements: Ø Redesigned manufacturing process in a sequence that supported a smooth flow of materials and components through the production process with minimal transport or delay. Utilized Lean principles and techniques to increase production velocity and flexibility, enabling the reduction of capital requirements. ○ Increased impressions/hour 21% over an 18-month period ○ Reduced waste on key equipment 14% by creating dedicated forms ○ Eliminated 17 minutes from standard 31-minute setup on Die Cutters ○ Created manufacturing metric reports (KPIs), which tracked run speeds, make-readies, downtime, on- time performance, and waste. All reports were posted on key equipment allowing operators to monitor progress.Ø Achieved +1400 days of no lost time accidents through strategic implementation of safety initiative and incentive programs.Ø Guided team to achieve and sustain ISO 9002 (quality) and 14000 (environmental) certificationsØ Spearheaded the identification, selection, capital justification, and implementation (project manager) of 7MM dollar Manroland R700 Ultima Press, the world’s first 17-unit 40-inch sheetfed press. Article link: http://www.pine.org/nepp/2009/04_09/profile.htmlØ Designed and created dedicated manufacturing platform to provide confidentiality for new product launches for Proctor & Gamble (Duracell & Gillette), Schick, and Unilever.

Managed all aspects of manufacturing print platform of 40MM packaging facility. Manage staff of 4 direct reports and 140 indirect. Responsible for production planning, schedule attainment, customer satisfaction, staff development, vendor management, and capital projects. Promoted to Packaging Graphics Plant Manager based on role achievements.Ø Introduced and facilitated team dynamic training resulting in consistent and timely employee reviews, monthly department meetings, focused cross functional teams, high employee involvement, and a realistic open door policy. Ø Within the first 180 days, identified, re-engineered and eliminated redundant functions, which reduced both queue time and labor costs.

GM of Merrill Daniels Print Facility -- Merrill Print Group

Starting in Customer Service, quickly advanced through RRD MMT program to supervison and management. Last held position, Customer Service/Manufacturing Manager.1985-7: Customer Service @ RRD Denver Financial Service Center1987-9: Senior Customer Service @ Startup of New Site RRD Hartford Financial Service Center1989-1992: Senior CSR & Customer Service Site Manager @ Start up of New Site RRD Boston Financial Service Center1992-2000: Customer Service & Production Manager @ Newly aquired RRD Financial NE Printing Facility