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New York, United States

Baldwinsville, New York, United States

Baldwinsville, New York, United States

Baldwinsville, N

I focused on optimizing processes within the die room and implementing strategic projects to improve key metrics on 3 web-fed and 3 sheet-fed die cutters. Also will be concentrated on developing skill sets across the die cutter work centers and championing continuous improvement initiatives.

Baldwinsville Ny

I had the pleasure of managing the inventories of tooling for 2 Flexo, 1 Litho and 1 Primography presses. Along with that, my team of dedicated technicians also maintained the tooling and dies for 2 platen roll-fed and 1 sheet fed die cutter.

Baldwinsville, New York

Baldwinsville Ny

• Was responsible to work with teams to maintain improvements made during Lean/5S initiatives, SMED and Kaizan events• Motivated Operators to own their operations and create leaders on work centers to sustain improvements and encourage an environment of positive personal growth• Held daily communication meetings with teams to share safety concerns, customer feedback and receive their feedback and improvement ideas• Drove improvements in the use of our installed Quality Detection System in the Finishing Department by working to standardize the use of best practices and facilitating increased cooperation between Vendors, Maintenance and Engineering departments and machine Operators

Baldwinsville New York

 Ensure the availability, maintenance and readiness of all tooling for 3 presses and two die-cutters and purchase new tooling as necessary Collaborate with Human Resources on hiring, training and evaluating of Production Technicians in Prepress and Die-room and provide corrective measures when necessary Manage a monthly manufacturing supply budget to support operations of all Presses and Folder-Gluers

Baldwinsville Ny

 Recognized the need for targeted efficiency in scheduling and collaborated with management to improve scheduling system using Microsoft™ Excel Acted as liaison to management Decided best use of man power and production equipment

Baldwinsville Ny

 Ensured safe practices and secure work environment for 50-60 workers on second shift Resolved problems of all kinds: logistical, personnel, quality and mechanical Oversaw shipping

Baldwinsville Ny

Certified Operator/Troubleshooter on Bobst, Post, International and Jagenberg Gluers; Jagenberg Inletspotter; Bobst CartonPack II, Jagenberg and Multifold Casepackers; Manville, Perrson, Bayonet Handling Equipment; Inline Labeling. Forklift, Walkie Rider and Skyjack Operation; Marsh Inkjet Case Labeling, Videojet inline inkjet.Sample of Some Accomplishments at SPGSet up parts inventory, Operator Training and Certification plan and Preventative Maint. System for two Bobst Domino machines operating 3 shifts each. Led Natural Work Team to an increased Productivity Rate of 66.6% in 2003 to 72.67% in 2004 then to 80.27% in 2005. Lowered machine downtime by 3% during that timeframe.The only member of the Finishing Dept. chosen to be trained by Tennessee Associates in the art of Team Meeting Facilitation. Have been called upon to Facilitate other Natural Work Team Meetings other than my own.One of only two Finishing Dept. members to be sent to W.H.Leary headquarters in Tinley, Illinois to undergo more comprehensive training on their glue detection system.I used the knowledge gained from this trip to create a Leary training plan for my department.Created system to capture unaccounted/flat waste in Finishing Department and trained all Finishing Production Technicians in its use.Was a member of SPG Hiring Team and have assisted in interviews and hiring decisions of prospective applicants.