Manager Process Improvement

KEVIN McMICHAEL **** N. Tipton Ave., KC, MO ***** • 816-***-**** • *****.*********@****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Versatile, accomplished printing professional with proven expertise managing print operations in a cost conscious

fast paced manufacturing environment. Consistently demonstrates ability to streamline operations and apply

LEAN manufacturing principles. Background includes over twenty years’ experience in the printing industry

with proficiency in multiple printing platforms Flexographic, Rotary Screen, Letterpress, Gravure, Lithography

and many other decorating and processing methods with over 20 years of color theory and process printing on

these platforms. Possesses high level of technical and mechanical expertise in problem solving from root cause

analysis to engineering and implementation of a resolution. Detail driven with proven success interfacing with

customers and staff from product concept to all stages of production, delivery and application.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Self Employed

KMc Print Consulting, 8118 NW Tipton Ave. KC, MO. 64152 6/2012 – Present

Recommend and oversee implementation of equipment, process improvements and training of personnel.

Have been hired by Multi-Color Corp. at multiple plant locations on a contract labor basis.

Process Manager

Multi-Color Corp. (Previously York Label), 1800 NW Vivion Road, KC, MO. 64150 10/2011 – 6/2012

Manage workforce and equipment through the Kansas City plant closure.

Motivate and encourage personnel to work through the plant closure date maintaining safety, quality and

production standards.

Direct and oversee the cataloging, removal and distribution of all equipment through facility shut down.

Process Improvement Manager

York Label (Previously Package Service), 1800 NW Vivion Road KC, MO. 64150 11/2007 - 10/2011

Managed process improvement through development and implementation of label engineering, maintenance

programs and capital purchases, supporting all production needs to meet or exceed waste, productivity, EBITA and

safety goals.

Directed label engineering providing assistance for new layouts and press configurations determining proper

web paths and/or equipment additions then facilitating the manufacture and install of equipment which increased

productivity and scheduling flexibility across multiple press platforms enabling the presses to print and cure

more colors for enhanced combination printing.

Monitored and analyzed workflow processes, procedures, and line activities identifying and resolving

bottlenecks to maximize efficiency through participation and support of multiple Kiazen events.

Relocated equipment and work environments that encouraged overall team communication eliminating the

backlog of work in process (WIP) resulting in a consistent reduction of wasted time and materials.

Designed and implemented a database for item setup that reduced operator error, setup time and waste.

Developed and executed SOPs ensuring accurate, complete job packets were consistently provided.

Managed multiple press rebuilds involving tear down to the frame then returned presses to like-new condition.

Director of Process Improvement

Package Service Company, 1800 NW Vivion Road KC, MO. 64150 1/2006 – 11/2007

Utilized cost-conscious and analytical methods to successfully optimize quality and production processes,

managed all aspects of process improvement though label engineering, maintenance programs and capital purchases

while incorporating a safety program and supporting all production needs, EBITA and safety goals.

Achieved improvement in overall productivity while reducing required manpower through multiple floor layout

and work area redesign projects that created fluid workflows.

Researched and negotiated new equipment purchases all the way through the installation and training process.

Through a team effort developed standard measurement procedures to control color variables in the print process

providing customers with a more accurate print to proof match, almost completely eliminating the need for

costly on press approvals.

Designed and executed an internal maintenance program to document and track maintenance work orders,

scheduling of orders and equipment repair history.

Created and implemented SOPs that reduced setup time and waste when changing from one item to the next.

Contracted and oversaw the installation of a security system for the facility, managed and subcontracted all

building and property repairs and upkeep.

Additional Positions held at Package Service Company from 1982 – 2005

Production Manager

Process Development Engineer

Shift Supervisor on all 3 shifts

Lead Flexographic Operator / department coordinator

Lead Letterpress Operator / department coordinator

Multiple Press Operator and support positions

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