Dan Bitz Email & Phone Number

Saint Cloud, Mn

 Responsible to plan and manage the relationship between NAHAN and its customers Project management from point of sale to completion Create job tickets and provide instruction to manufacturing Follow up on projects to ensure the client’s needs are met Build strong relationships with clients and guide them through the complexities of Commercial Printing and Direct Mail Advise clients regarding their projects, offer insight into the manufacturing process

Nahan, Saint Cloud, Mn

Heidelberg S-2000 Double Web Press—Full Web I (1/2007 – Present) Supervise and direct press crew to ensure productivity, quality and safety goals are achieved Work directly with external customers during color checks to ensure they are satisfied Set up, operate and maintain equipment Train and mentor a crew of three professionals Assist department supervisor as needed to make sure productivity goals are met Adhere to Lean Manufacturing, TPM and 6S principles Order supplies and consumables as necessary Communicate with leadership regarding staffing and equipment needs Participate in cost center meetings to address team concerns and areas for improvementHeidelberg S-2000 Double Web Press—Full Web II (11/2001 – 1/2007) Assist in the setup and operation of all press functions Maintain quality standards throughout production runs Perform maintenance on equipment to maintain quality standards Assist in training and supervising new crew membersHeidelberg M-600 Full Web Press—various positions (2/1995 – 11/2001) Setup, operate and troubleshoot all press equipment Maintain a safe and efficient work environment Continuous training and striving for self-improvementOJT Press Department Trainer (3/2000 – 12/2000) Create and review the OJT Rolltender training manual and ensure the correctness of all procedures Develop a training format suitable for a production environment Responsible for training all current and new Rolltenders on the materials covered in the manual Implemented Press Department process changes which resulted in less paperwork and more efficient use of labor Communicated with other departments to improve current interdepartmental processes Assisted in promoting a better understanding of the OJT program throughout the Press Department Kept abreast of policy changes to ensure that all training manual information was correct Served as liaison between the Press Department and Organizational Development teams