Chad Galipeau Email and Phone Number

• Planned, scheduled and managed print production equipment, packaging, fulfilment areas and logistics.• Developed a cloud-based planning/tracking system to optimise workload and control/monitor orders • Accountable for budgets, CRM, account management, resource allocation, H&S and quality control• Managed a cross-functional team of 19 staff to achieve and exceed company objectives and KPI targets • Improved business systems; maximising productivity to achieve quality standards and on-time delivery• Collaborated and advised on production methods for projects with Clarins and the Coty Organisations• Produced 2D/3D POS displays, FSUs, CTU's, bespoke product packaging, large format, exhibition graphics and literature• Created solutions for brands such as Clarins, Jean Paul Gaultier, Jimmy Choo, Mont Blanc, Prada and Calvin Klein• Sourced, negotiated and instructed suppliers on projects; ensuring strict compliance to client standards

Production/Account Manager • Managed and developed production facilities to manufacture high quality finished products for clients• Planned, scheduled and managed workload to deliver projects to 100% of remit, budget and deadline• Developed and executed production strategies, initiatives and plans to achieve business objectives/KPIs• Recruited, led and coached a multi-disciplinary team of up 10 to achieve excellence in service, quality & delivery• Increased operational performance via development of a trained multi-skilled and flexible workforce• Evaluated operation needs; developing and proposing make vs buy and purchase vs lease business cases• Interpreted client’s requirements; working with studio partners to develop and present prototypes• Utilised extensive knowledge to assist with accurate cost estimations, pricing, workflow and lead-times• Managed, developed and worked collaboratively to deliver solutions for numerous blue chip brands• Gained client approval and delivered 2D/3D POS/POP displays, custom product packaging and literature• Identified opportunities to increase revenue and profits whilst ensuring client satisfaction and retention• Ensured strict compliance to brand, quality and colour management standards throughout production • Developed suppliers; conducting annual reviews, negotiating pricing and managing outsourced projects• Generated detailed outsourcing packages and audited suppliers; overseeing QC and product approval• Controlled purchase orders, supplier deliveries and inventory levels to minimise wastage and spoilage• Implemented and enforced company, HR and health and safety policies, procedures and processes

• Oversaw factory operations; managing, executing and monitoring production schedules and work flows• Operated and controlled Heidelberg B1/B2 print presses with axis control, prinect, press reporting and anilox coating systems• Supervised teams, quality control, colour management, factory workload and equipment maintenance