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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Central Midlands

Passionate about consulting and advising business leaders of the right Large Format Graphic solutions to ensure maximum efficiencies and healthy margins for UV flatbed, roll to roll and workflow without any compromise on quality.The solutions below are part of our world renowned portfolio: Arizona 1300 Series:• DO MORE• DO IT SMARTER• DO IT NOWPlease see about section and linked documents for full detail, application and versatility. Colorado UVgel Series:• Breakthrough productivity to meet today’s short turnaround times with ease• Never-seen-before automation for non-stop printing without babysitting• Lowest cost of operation for comfortable profitability• Wide application range for ultimate design freedom• Robust, industrial production platform for peace of mind Zund Digital Cutters:• Modular tooling • Process materials up to 110 mm thick• Efficient tool management • Precision in every detail • Integrated tool initialization• Optimal material hold-downCanon has been delivering leading edge imaging technologies to our customers for more than 70 years and we are a world leader in consumer and business imaging solutions. Our solutions are used around the world for bespoke wall coverings, hoarding panels, roll up and pop up banner systems, general signage, retail POS, packaging, control panels, posters, banners, glass and acrylic printing, museum and exhibition displays, furniture printing and many many more applications.

Redditch

• Manage all aspects of production• Manage schedule adherence and cost centre performance• Engage a positive role in all health and safety and environmental activities• Implemented a safe working environment for all staff and visitors• Implemented safety packs for all risk assessments and safe systems of work for all staff• Ensure adherence to all quality standards and procedure• Continually improve the standard of production• Continually improve the performance of the operational cost centres of the business with a driven focus on OEE• Measure all cost centres and analyse for trends• Analyse and communicate all KPI information to the wider business• Implement improvement plans across production devices to raise operation output• Advise on new manufacturing opportunities and continually strive for innovative ideas• Introduced a quality system ‘Print Passport’ across all areas of responsibility• Designed and implemented a ‘Smarter’ waste segregation programme, which brings savings year on year• Ensure all NCR’s (non conformance reports) are answered and dealt with in a timely manner• Managed client disappointments quickly and effectively• Maintain a professional relationship with all relevant suppliers to ensure continuing quality and value for money• Liaise with clients as and when required to advise on technical queries or site visits• Maintain discipline within departments | Effective management of labour utilisation• Identify training needs and implement improvement programme as required• Complete all required performance management plans in line with business instruction• Reporting to board level when appropriate

Telford, United Kingdom

• Take briefs from client/creative agency with face to face meetings where required • Identify client requirements and provide solutions to develop and increase business relationship• Manage status reports, work in progress reports and chase potential future work• Act in a supporting and advisory role to the client• Ensure all client quote requests are correctly interpreted and returned within the agreed time limit• Ensure all deadlines are achievable and any issues are communicated to the client in a timely manner• Ensure all confirmed jobs are briefed into the chosen supplier in a timely manner and hold pre-productionmeetings when required• Handle client disappointment or complaints professionally and effectively, whilst always providing a solution• Ensure all production jobs fall within targeted gross margins and investigate any which fall short• Produce and provide case studies to client of past work and any new innovations/ideas

Telford, United Kingdom

• Management of a design & pre press studio within a medium sized print company• Ensure the fulfillment of 7 sheet-fed presses, 2 continuous form presses and a variety of finishing equipment• Co-ordinate and schedule workloads for 4 designers and a pre-press operator• Implemented Heidelberg’s Print Ready Pre Press workflow, combined with Prinance MIS system to give a complete JDF/PDF workflow.

Havant

• Production Manager within a small but very busy graphic design/print company• Designate and schedule the workload for five graphic designers• Flexible, hands on role• Knowledge of all Adobe CS products and Quark • Dedication to product quality• Mac OS and Microsoft formats

Twickenham, United Kingdom

• Produce the highest quality reprographics for award winning annual report & accounts printing• Liaise with Blue Chip clients and design agencies in order to achieve the production of first class origination• Support for three Heidelberg B1 presses and a full bindery• Knowledge of all Adobe CS products and Quark

Havant, Hants.

• Graphic Designer and reprographic operator within a medium size print company producing commercial print• Flexible, hands on role• Knowledge of all Adobe CS products and Quark • Dedication to product quality• Mac OS and Microsoft formats

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

• Take brief from client and Identify requirements and provide solutions • Design and print of promotional material for nightclubs, restaurants, bars and other businesses• Organisation and running of select events at various venues• Working to very tight deadlines to ensure the smooth running of an event• Sourcing, meeting and hiring of acts (DJ’s, peripheral acts, security, dancers etc.)

Btec Higher National Diploma In Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Distinction

Subjects & exams taken in further maths, microwave technology & computer programming. Overall grade achieved: Distinction (Final year.

Btec National Diploma In Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Merit

Subjects & exams taken in maths, digital/analogue electronics & power devices. Overall grade achieved: Merit (Final year project)

Gcse'S

Six GCSE’s achieved at Grade C or above; English | French | Maths | Art | Science | Geography