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CAREER OVERVIEW: Promoted to lead the Printing department following success as a Lead Press Operator. The company was experiencing rapid growth at the time in terms of adding new machines and employees, as well as expanding the night shift to a 24x7 operation. Hold full responsibility for all production activities and functions within a high-volume, 24x7 Printing operation (produces products that generate $72 million in annual sales). Supervise, mentor, and lead teams of up to 35 that include Lead Press Operators, Press Assistants, Warehouse employees, and other FTEs as well as temps; report to the Department Manager. Maintain continual monitoring for all aspects of operations, including analysis of metrics to ensure top-quality standards, high levels of productivity, and full adherence to safety standards. Address and resolve areas for improvement, including significant rework due to inefficient procedures and accountability.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS: Capabilities Expansion – Guided Lead Press Operators in performing series of tests and R&D of coatings and application processes for sheetfed press. Worked with suppliers and outside technical representatives to establish potential offerings and costs. Perfected processes, wrote procedures, and trained employees as well as Customer Service and Sales on new options for customers. ★ Result: Paved the way for breakthrough growth in terms of multiple new coating options, first-of-their-kind processes, and expansion into areas of capability not contemplated by the press designers at the time. Paper Waste Reduction – Requested to formulate plan for paper waste reduction in the pressroom; served as the Head of the Corrective Action team that researched and recommended cost savings. ★ Result: Decreased waste 2% for an annual cost savings of $302,000. Safety Management – Provided comprehensive training and implemented safety procedures that involved the entire production staff. Served as a member of the Safety Committee. ★ Results: Reduced Worker’s Compensation costs, lost time, and recordable incidents in each of 4 years on the Safety Committee. Downtime Improvement – Addressed issue with significant losses of machine run times. Created step-by-step PowerPoint training module to be used by all shifts and for training of new operators. ★ Result: Reduced press downtime 17% for folder changeovers, leading to productivity gains valued at $146,000 per year.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS: New Equipment Integration – Researched and recommended new sheetfed press in a team effort. Traveled to several manufacturers and competitors in order to assess the best machine for meeting customer requirements. ★ Result: Acquired new durable and innovative press that has performed well and is still in production at the present time. Equipment Optimization – Led Corrective Action team in developing and implementing new procedures for improving Make Ready and Wash Up times. ★ Result: Reduced Make Ready times by average of 11 minutes and Wash Up times by average of 14 minutes. Freed up 49 additional hours per week for production. Productivity Improvement – Selected to lead team from Pressroom and Maintenance departments in creating strategies to improve machine performance. Adopted Preventative Maintenance program, with specific times scheduled each week for machines, as well as incorporating part ordering and maintenance staff scheduling. ★ Result: Decreased overall downtime from 17.6% to 15%. Rework Reduction – Led group of Managers, Lead Operators, 2nd Pressmen, and Assistants in establishing and publishing Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Control Guidelines, addressing prior issues with frequent mistakes and overall lack of adherence to procedures. ★ Result: Reduced rework costs by 45% at a dollar value of $72,000 compared to previous year. Procedures subsequently adopted by other company facilities.

Professional Training * Press of Ohio: Drug Free Workplace Training, Philip Crosby’s Results-Driven Management Clinic, Facilitation Skills Process Lab, Continuous Improvement Process, Interview Skills & The Hiring Process, Preventing Sexual Harassment * Kent State University: Key to Coaching Communication, Managing Discipline, Key Attributes for Success at Work/Emotional Intelligence, What Does It Take To Be A Leader, Problem Solving * Hess Print Solutions: Kensington Group Continuous Improvement and Process Controls, * University of Akron: Supervisory Management Training Program * Maplewood Vocational School: Supervisor Training Course * The Capstone Group: Leading Edge Leadership Technology & Technical Skills Windows 7, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Gmail, Mac OS, Google, Bing, Primac; familiar with most hardware. Specialized expertise in machines, equipment and systems used in the printing industry.

Lead Press Operator – Supervised team of 5 in the operation and maintenance of 8-unit M-300 to achieve high standards of productivity and quality. Assistant Pressman – Operated and maintained Harris M-300 and 6-unit web presses, QC-4 folders, Blava inline, and Martin roll stands to produce 4-color process commercial, publication, and education printing.