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Tampa, Florida, United States

Production Manager – Head of Packaging DepartmentThrives in a high-pressure, rapidly changing GMP-certified production environment.Successfully lead 4 Shift Supervisors & 100+ hourly associates across 4 shift cycles in a 24/7 rapidly changing production environment.Progressive disciplinary experience utilizing various HR methodologies (PIP’s, etc)Implement and enforce Production, Quality & Safety SOP’s for GMP Compliant Production areas.Successfully collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering & QC/QA department stakeholders to meet strategic company objectives.Develop, Implement & Monitor key KPI targets in line with daily Production GoalsImplementation of Lean Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing practices to reduce departmental labor/supply costs.Experienced with MES Monitoring Software supporting Inline Machine Automation equipment & Package Sealing equipmentAdvanced aptitude in Google sheets, Excel, MS Office suite, applying formulas.

Winter Haven, Florida, United States

Successfully Manage all day-to-day Operations of a $2.5 – $5 Million a year Distribution Warehouse Operation • Direct Leadership & Corrective Coaching to 1st level Supervisors & Hourly Employees• Hit ROI targets for Capital Investments and Production System Improvements• Develop, Implement & Monitor key KPI targets in line with yearly Production Goals• Implementation of TPM, Lean Six Sigma, & Lean Manufacturing to reduce labor costs• Strategic Negotiating, Cultivating & Nurturing the relationships of Critical Vendors• Enforce Compliance with OSHA Guidelines & Regulations• Advanced Mechanical Aptitude; Digitally programmable & Manual Pneumatic Machinery, Electrical components; Bindery, Offset & Digital Press equipment• Experienced in Reading Blueprints & Electrical Schematics to troubleshoot Technical Electrical issues• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite; Warehouse Management & Shipping Software skills; Salesforce; Filemaker Pro

Euclid, Oh

Utilize excellent conflict resolution skills to effectively lead, coach & motivate 50 – 120+ employees in a fast paced, HV, High Turnover environment• Excel in a rapidly changing startup environment • Set-up and Manage Multiple Production Lines of 40+ employees simultaneously, while enforcing all Safety & Disciplinary Guidelines• Successfully facilitate Docking/Undocking, Bill of Lading & Safety procedures in a High-Volume distribution environment• Troubleshoot and perform Maintenance on SSP & Avery Barcode Scanning Devices• Lead training sessions and implement initiatives for Potential Leadership candidates• Trailer, Dock & Release Certified with an Excellent safety Record

Newington, Connecticut, United States

Successfully Lead Printing Press & Bindery teams on various types of manufacturing equipment creating High-Quality products for the end consumer• Operated complex Bindery and Press equipment, created High quality printed products in a High-Volume environment• Performed Quality control duties including first, final, in-process and layout inspection and onsite customer approval• Successfully followed invoices/work orders with specific customer requirements• Troubleshoot and Performed Roller Maintenance regularly• Performed 4 Color & Water Adjustments CMYK• Blade Change and Maintenance on 52' cutter equipment• Initial Setup and Run Complex MBO & Stall Folders• Initial Setup and Run Complex Pneumatic Envelope Die Cut Press Equipment

Business Administration And Management, General

Technical Diploma, Graphic And Printing Equipment Operator, General Production, 3.7

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