SUHAIL SHAIKH

**** *. ********* *******, ********, IL. 60074.

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More than 28 years of diverse Printing Industry specific experience. A strong skill set encompassing leadership of general, fiscal, production, and sales operations. Highly regarded by business partners, clients and executive teams as a key advisor, creative problem solver, skilled leader, and discerning process analyst.

Expert in process improvement, turnaround management and business development strategies for National/Global operations. Proven success through “change leadership”, eradicating business write-offs, generating multimillion dollar contract wins, and capturing quarterly profit margin improvements- all within minimal timeframes.

User and innovator of Printing Technologies -with a multi-dimensional understanding of its relationship to strategic business interests.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

AQUA-FLEXALLIED GEARCOMCOMARK ANDY

KIDDERROTO PRESSWEBTRONPROFITEER

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Catty Corp.(November, 2008-July 2011) Press Room Manager

Management of press room with emphasis on reducing waste, increasing production, and streamlining print process for maximum production .

Training of personnel for ISO 9001 qualification, which was successfully achieved.

Increased production by 10% with in the first 30 days by streamlining key processes.

Reduced waste by 8% by training personnel on job setups.

Responsible for qualifying the company for Hershey Reeses, Almond Rocca, and Klondike accounts.

Training of all production personnel on X-Rite color management system.

Reorganization of all production space for maximum utilization.

Employee reviews and one on one coaching for their short falls.

Labels and Decals International, Bensenville, IL(August, 2007- August, 2008) Press Operator

Operated Aqua Flex 13” press printing on multiple substrates, pressure sensitive, paper, tag, film etc.

Color matching with x-rite system.

Plate mounting and making.

Trouble shooting.

Print Flex Inc, Bensenville, IL (September, 2003- August, 2007) Operations Supervisor

Reduced operating costs by 30% over a 6 month period.

Implemented key production cycle improvements which led to minimized costs, improved efficiency, and strengthened controls.

Delivered multiple high profile customer wins by devising customized solutions addressing production challenges related to Shrink Sleeve and Heat Transfer labels.

Devised multi-phased improvement plan addressing instances of internal best practices, production procedures, utilization of workforce, and structuring training initiatives.

Improved production cycle time, enabling a 43% increase in production and 38% reduction in waste.

Achieved a goal-surpassing 165% total volume quota, directly accounting for 65% of $19.0MM revenue in 2006.

Worldmark USA, Vernon Hills, IL (October, 2001- August, 2003) Process Engineer

Opened International operations on schedule and under budget.

Recruited, trained, and supervised a top tier 25 member team; designed process workflows, infrastructure, and performance measurement.

Personally requested by President to assume expanded role over all setup functions.

Overcame challenges of lagging technically qualified workforce, and differences in U.S vs Latin market approaches toward production and waste management.

Fort Dearborn Co, Elk Grove, IL (March, 2001- September, 2002) Process Improvement Engineer

Trained production staff on the scientific measurement of labels.

Introduced ISO-9000 corrective action procedures pertaining to production issues and their affect on the client.

Upgraded production procedures and trained operators on Comco Proglide.

Directly responsible for production improvement of 250% (from 175 ft/min to 450 ft/min) on Comco Proglide through sound utilization of heating/drying temperatures, process ink, and anilox quality.

Closely worked with internal R&D team to develop ‘Industry First’ shrink sleeves for a major golf ball manufacturer.

Directed and improved intensive waste management initiative through an innovative ink recycling technique

EDUCATION

Foreman Christen College-Bachelors Degree-Pakistan.

London College of Printing – Degree in Print Management – England.

University of Amsterdam – Degree in Printing Technology and its Applications – Netherlands, 1980

Heidelberg/Tetterode – Technical Training Apprenticeship – Netherlands, 1982

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Possess a hands-on experience and expertise on pre-press graphics, film reproduction, plate making, ink mixing with x-rite, and the following presses: Mark Andy, Allied Gear, Rotopress, Comco, Webtron, Aquaflex, Heidelberg, Solna, and Mann Roland

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