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Reno, NV

Reno, Nevada, United States

• Managed departmental employees which includes management of work assignments, monitoring performance, handling complaints, taking necessary disciplinary action, distributing work, hiring, and firing.
• Maintained, analyzed, and drove key performance metrics to ensure the business is providing excellent customer service while meeting company standards and production goals
• Utilized Deposco WMS, Boxt, and Amazon FBA for customer drop shipment and fulfillment processes.
• Owned, maintained, and regularly audited operational documentation, including safety protocols and SOP’s, for accuracy and completeness; drove change management for all documentation.
• Provided timely coaching and feedback to direct reports in areas of standard operating procedures, daily performance, and best practices
• Worked collaboratively with Human Resources on company policies, procedures, employee engagement initiatives, performance management, and other key personnel matters

Sparks, Nevada

• Directed activities of shift production team ensuring safety, efficiency, and accuracy of daily production
• Managed the performance and expectation of team leads to consistently meet or exceed production goals
• Utilized production numbers to identify areas for improved safety, production, and continuous improvement
• Maintained established safety protocols for the operation of the manufacturing equipment and processes
• Effective ongoing communications with shift production team, plant team and corporate management teams
• Collaborated with plant management team to identify process weaknesses and implement approved safety and production methods

Sparks, Nevada, United States

• Supervise and manage associates and team leads in area of responsibility
• Direct the daily activities and workflow for a team of 70; monitor and ensure area of responsibility’s compliance with logistics and company quality and standards, policies, procedures, safety, and directives
• Forecast and planning for staffing variabilities to distribute workload; performance results for area of responsibility
• Cultivation of team environment both verbally and in written communications
• Share knowledge and support all associates and managers creating a positive and productive environment
• Identify and ensure associate, customer and supplier concerns are resolved

Sparks, NV

• Reduction in workforce due to Covid-19Directed activities of shift production team ensuring safety, efficiency, and accuracy of daily production
• Managed the performance and expectation of team leads to consistently meet or exceed production goals
• Utilized production numbers to identify areas for improved safety, production, and continuous improvement
• Maintained established safety protocols for the operation of the manufacturing equipment and processes
• Effective ongoing communications with shift production team, plant team and corporate management teams
• Collaborated with plant management team to identify process weaknesses and implement approved safety and production methods

Reno, NV

• Oversight of daily operations and production planning within the manufacturing facility to meet and exceed production deadlines, promote employee safety and deliver customer satisfaction
• Led activity of 84 employees including shift scheduling, vacations and assisting with HR needs
• Facilitated training activities to ensure productivity, safety and maintenance standards are met
• Administered maintenance protocols and technical processes for all departments
• Monitored production and project budgets and authorized expenditures as required
• Estimating labor and materials required for scheduled maintenance

Reno, Nevada Area

• Managed activity of 104 employees including team scheduling and production planning
• Administered production inventory to guarantee all production needs are met; integrating and sustaining departmental standards and processes
• Scheduled maintenance and monitored budget requirements for equipment and supplies
• Directed activities of team leads and team members to ensure safety procedures were strictly followed
• Prepared and delivered quarterly and annual departmental budgets
• Ensured quality assurance, productivity and profitability of the department

Reno, Nevada Area

• Supervised 37 employees within the Helio, Plating, Digital, and Polymer departments
• Collaborated with Quality Control and Pressroom department managers to meet company goals
• Production scheduling and logistics planning
• Management representative for Safety team
• Consistently met or exceeded cylinder volume by reducing makeover rates and make-ready times
• Assisted HR Manager with the resolution of union employee complaints and grievances

Reno, Nevada Area

• Supervision of 38 Pre-Press employees including staff scheduling and production planning
• Purchasing agent for the plating, engraving and pre-processing departments
• Preparation and administration of quarterly and annual departmental budgets
• Provided support to the engineering staff with respect to the purchasing and implementation of new equipment and new technology
• Managed the maintenance and technical processes of all department equipment
• Directed the repair and maintenance of Daetwyler and K-Walter plating and engraving equipment

Associate'S Degree, Journeyman Apprenticeship

Helio Klishograph, Gravure Cylinder Maker