Print Production Manager

HOWARD CORRA

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Sugarloaf, PA 18249 ******.*****@*****.***

PRODUCTION MANAGER

PROFILE

High capacity leadership experience in production operations, quality assurance, materials handling, account

management, vendor relations and industry networking initiatives in growth oriented industries. Proficient as a

top Change Agent, Process Advocate, Revenue Generator and Account Champion in all aspects of the

manufacturing lifecycle, including resource allocation, shift scheduling, waste reduction, contract administration

and workflow optimization in ink, flexo and roto printing environments.

Efficient design and implementation of successful business plans, production processes and performance

analysis with a confident approach; rapid delivery of high growth revenue results and quota goals.

Solutions driven expertise in negotiating and executing complex contracts and agreements with top

management, major vendors, key decision makers and healthcare entities.

Self motivated to achieve peak operational performance, penetrate competitive markets, maintain optimal

account retention and meet aggressive business objectives.

Highly skilled in hiring, training, motivating, mentoring and supervising top performing teams of branch

supervisors and professionals; fully familiar with budgeting and cost controls.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Account Management ● Sales Initiatives ● Budget Planning ● Performance Metrics ● Operations Management

● Profit & Loss ● Warehouse Management ● Packaging ● Revenue Generation ● Pricing Structures ●

Contract Negotiations ● Payroll ● Quality Control ● Vendor Relations ● Cost Reductions ● Job Scheduling ●

Project Management ● Printing Resources ● Staff Management ● Safety Compliance ● Start Up Operations

EMPLOYMENT & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Berwick Offray, Berwick, PA 2011 – Present

Production Manager

In charge of overseeing critical departments, including Warehouse, Planning, Scheduling, Printing, Plate, Hot

Stamp, Slitting, Embossing, Crimping and Thermal Transfer, for this $450 million industry leader. Direct a team of

65 workers with 3 shift supervisors, 1 administrative assistant and a $475,000 budget. Oversee job scheduling

and workforce planning to meet all customer requirements.

Developed and set up prepress quality control procedures to identify and resolve production issues before

initial runs, saving $75,000.

Sinkro Ink, Cincinnati, OH 2008 – 2011

Technical Account Manager

Responsible for directing a group of in house managers and liaised between press and lab staff. Acted as

primary contact for new customers and facilitated ink trials, equipment set up and timely problem resolution for

this provider of optical effects, inks and coatings to support flexographic and gravure packaging applications.

Utilized label and surface print packaging applications in both ink and press settings. Addressed all print related

issues in roto, flexo, surface and lamination.

Played a key role in achieving $5 million in annual sales within 3 years of company start up.

Developed and implemented a work off program, reducing ink costs by 25%.

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Siegwerk Ink Packaging, Des Moines, IA 2001 – 2008

Branch Manager, 2003 2008

Quickly promoted to head up the $40 million Drums, PA facility with a team of up to 12 technicians per shift for

this leading international independent supplier of ink for packaging and publications. Coordinated cost controls,

payroll, employee scheduling, shipping/receiving and lab activities. Ensured direct customer service in a timely

fashion. Performed lamination and surface trials on all film structures.

Fully evaluated, revamped and streamlined Bemis facility operations, reducing workforce by almost 50%, ink

related press downtime by 70% and overall operating costs by up to $2.5 million.

Key participant in administering a new waste reduction program that generated up to $100,000 in savings per

month.

Negotiated and executed contracts with new vendors to secure optimal prices without sacrificing service or

product quality.

Print Technical Manager, 2001 2003

Planned and executed a wide range of duties, including pre print press set up, ink blending, troubleshooting and

ink & print trial management. Closely monitored all processes from initial concept to final completion to maximize

customer satisfaction and peak quality results. Personally handled the $9.5 million Bemis account.

Succeeded in saving $1.5 million in waste reduction within 1st year of hiring.

Effectively provided exact color matches for all new projects.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

* Held management and professional positions in production for 22 years in manufacturing operations,

materials handling, quality control, job scheduling and equipment maintenance for Bemis Corporation, a

multibillion dollar market leader.

* Consistently promoted through levels of increasing impact, while meeting or exceeding corporate goals,

performance objectives and project requirements in very competitive marketplaces.

* Gained hands on knowledge of cost reductions, process improvements, operating efficiencies, production

techniques and timely troubleshooting.

EDUCATION

McCann School of Business & Technology, Hazelton, PA

Associate in Specialized Business; majors in Marketing and Management.

GPA: 3.96/4.0; Dean’s List.

TRAINING & ACTIVITIES

Proficient in X Rite, ColorCert, Novaflow Dispensing Software and MS Office Suite.

Former President of the Valley Chiefs Football League and Valley West Little League Association.

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