Lead both internal and external engineering teams from start to completion of strategic account projects. Managed internal and external 24/7 technical support call center. Managed purchasing and distribution of spare parts. Negotiated yearly international supplier contracts. Administered ongoing training both internal and external in support of new equipment changes and launches.

Managed Team of 73 employees to meet Production and Continuous Improvement Goals for the Value Stream. Worked closely with scheduling to meet on time delivery goals and reduce downtime. Performed quality audits in conjunction with UL Lab and/or Quality Engineer. Conducted 8D root cause analysis studies for all non-conformances. Conducted 5 Why analysis for any workplace injuries or near misses. Participated in daily Gemba Walks with GM and additional staff members. Monitored KPI's daily and drove countermeasure completion, to positively impact Metrics. Presented PowerPoint for "State of the Department" to entire workforce during Monthly all employee meetings. Lead SMED, VRK and Problem Solving activities to reduce waste and create new Standard Work.Administered department training as required for all Standard Work. Administered Monthly Safety Training as required for plant Occupational Health and Safety requirements.Hired and released personnel both temporary and permanent as production demands changed. Completed performance evaluations and disciplinary actions as nessesary for all permanent employees. Revised and approved all employee Timecards and Vacations in Kronos system. Communicated maintenance related concerns to the maintenance team as necessary, and worked with the maintenance engineers daily to improve equipment efficiency.Issued Purchase Request as needed for supplies.Participated in ISO 9001 audits. Participated in all Quality Audits. Conducted tours for the Offset and Flexo Value Streams for existing and new clients. First Responder for the Knoxville Plant with completed AED, CPR and First Aid Training.

Enviromental Sustainability, Lean Manufacturing / continuous improvement, G7® Color Management, Production Management and Scheduling, Purchasing, Outsourcing, Pressroom Management, OSHA Compliance, Managed maintenance and repair of the following Heidelberg presses...2008 CD102-6+L+X, 2001 SM74-6+L, 1991 SM102-6+L+P+P, 1986 SM102-2+P & 1987 SM102-4Software knowledge includes efi Pace, efi Autocount, efi Printflow, Microsoft Office Suite

Pressroom Experience: 1999 CD102-7+L+X+UV Heidelberg, 1991 SM102-6+L Heidelberg, 1986 102-5 Heidelberg, 1988 SM74-4 Heidelberg, Grafix UV curing systems, Spot UV and aqueous coatings, Hybrid UV and High Definition inks, Stochastic and Hexachrome process printing , Installation and setting of rollers, CPC spectrometers, Heidelberg CP32, CIP3 prepress interface, Maintenance and repair of pressroom equipmentPrepress Knowledge: Creo direct to plate imaging, Film plate making, and Plate processing