Schedule press department and lamination department for maximum throughput while meeting customer demands.Optimize press department based on common colors, backup rollers, anilox and combination runs.Optimize lamination department based on film type, size, and common machine settings.Create Combination orders based on common colors and deck availability.Enhanced combination order spreadsheet to maximize number of combinations and drive though put on back-to-back orders while helping to minimize mixing errors on the back end.Streamlined scheduling process in materials management department allowing for a reduction in laborWorked to get capacity planning on line and functional to see over capacity situations sooner. This allows a proactive approach instead of a reactive one. Handled all film call outs to meet production requirements while working the raw material inventory to an all-time low.Processed all new items to insure proper routing and film designationTrim study that resulted in the changing and addition of film sizes that should result in a savings of over $100,000.A member of the System Administration Team responsible for PC Support as well as the Hewlett Packard PIMS system

Helped install the laser engraving technology in Printpack Labels Division and made it a viable and indispensable piece of production equipment. Operates and maintains a laser plate engraver for the production of rubber flexographic printing plates.Receive electronic work requests and prioritizes work in accordance with scheduling requirements. Receive and store electronic graphics file in PDF, TIF and AI formats. Process files for ripping and imposition. Build electronic imposition files for production on a laser plate engraver. Verify quality of graphics both before and after plate production. Perform quality control checks on finished flexographic printing plate in accordance with ISO 9002 guidelines and standards. Coordinated Defective Material Returns with graphic suppliers in regards to electronic files. Created, implemented and maintains the Labels Division graphics specification manual. Created and implemented the departments ISO-9002 work instructions. Qualified all approved suppliers for electronic files. Trouble shooting mechanical problems on Howden laser engraving plate-making system.Backed up System Administrator and Graphics Coordinator during absences Handled invoice discrepancies with suppliers. Installed and trained associates on in house raster image processor, ISDN system, and FTP and windows peer to peer network for Labels Division. Attended all press fingerprints, reviewed data and made suggestions based on results.Worked very closely with manufacturer in updating and beta testing both material and systems to be production worthy.

Verify accuracy on printed substrate. Recorded data and filled out error correction requests on inaccurate items.Provided feedback to press operators and supervision in a timely manner to minimize substandard material.Calibrated and operated a variety of testing equipment such as a gas chromatograph, Coefficient Of Friction. Tester, heat sealer, and Instron. Measured and recorded weights on cold seal, thermal strips, and other adhesives as well as film yield.Handled tape backups for the Hewlett Packard PIMS system.

Ordered all stock merchandise to avoid a stock out situations.Ran cash register and handled all cash receipts. Ordered and paid all vendors for merchandise.Counted and reported all inventory.

Managed and directed evening shift personnel as well as handled all customer complaints.Handled all cash register receipts for the evening shift as well as was in charge of ordering merchandise to avoid a stock out situation. Made nightly and daily deposits.

Started as a grill personal and was promoted to shift manager at age eighteen. As shift manager I was responsible for scheduling and managing personnel for my shift. Coordinated the scheduling of weekly work shifts for the entire store. Order supplies and maintained all inventories.