Manager Plant

Timothy W. Croucher

**** ********** **** ●Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

Phone 919-***-**** ● Email ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE To support the growth and profitability of an organization that provides a challenge,

encourages advancement, and rewards achievement with the opportunity to utilize my substantial

experience, skills, and proven abilities in a commercial printing and fulfillment services position.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012-Present PBM Graphics Inc. Durham, NC

Flexo Press Operator

Preparation and operation of 8-color Mark Andy P7 flexographic printing press

Correctly mount and verify designs on polypropylene substrates with MET

Perform, as needed, maintenance on equipment

Safe operation of ESI/E-Beam cure and Martin unwind and rewinders

2011-2012 Paperworks Packaging Group Greensboro, NC

Technical Supervisor

Verify and approve all products against engineering requirements

Implement changes to improve efficiency

Perform Design of Experiments for new designs/revisions

Provide technical reports to leadership/customer for analysis

Facilitated new location by planning and developing processes to

Core Competencies

maximize production

Process Printing (6-color)

Adobe Illustrator 2007-2011 Manchester Packaging St. James, MO

Franklin Hot stamp Press Printing Manager

Arpeco Rewinders Oversee and provide leadership to printing department

Harley Proofer Control and monitor labor costs and waste

Rotary Die/Platen Die Prepare evaluations and disciplinary actions

48-54” Wide Web Flexo Implement changes to improve efficiency

Verify and schedule all products against engineering requirements.

7-26” Narrow Web Flexo

UV/Water Base/EB/Solvent Ink

Systems 2002-2007 Intermec Technologies Fairfield, OH

Pressure sensitive materials Production Supervisor

Paperboard construction Provide leadership and oversee manufacturing

Polyethylene film construction Control and monitor labor costs and waste

Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed

11 years of management experience

Prepare evaluations and disciplinary actions

Strong technical and mechanical skills

Implement changes to improve efficiency

Electronic Resource Planning – SAP

Supervised and approved all production orders.

Colormaster/QA Master

Kaizen/5S/six sigma/ISO

1999-2002 Intermec Technologies Fairfield, OH

Pre-Press Technician I

Verify new product specifications against engineering requirements.

Schedule routine maintenance of equipment as needed

Plan production methods for new products to maximize efficiencies.

Create CAD drawings to reflect product specifications.

Created new parts in MAPICS system with correct materials and production standards.

1997–1999 Intermec Technologies Fairfield, OH

Pre-Press Coordinator

Ensured that all required components for orders were correct according to production specifications.

Scheduled orders to press, grouping orders to maximize efficiencies

Supervised production in absence of Associate Supervisor as needed.

Provided training to new operators on specific equipment. Implemented and provided training to ISO standards

1995–1997 Intermec Technologies Fairfield, OH

Press Operator III

Preparation and operation of flexographic presses and secondary equipment

Knowledge and use of fanfolders, butt splicers and turret rewinders.

Instructed other operators on use of turret rewinders and butt splicers.

Promoted to Press Operator III within 16 months as result of demonstrated expertise.

1989–1995 Amko Plastics Springdale, OH

Press Operator

Preparation and operation of multi-color wide web flexographic presses.

Monitor and maintain inks to customer specifications.

Worked on waste and scrap reduction committee.

Maintain a safe and productive press area.

Perform daily maintenance on equipment as needed

EDUCATION

1984 – 1988 Talawanda High School Oxford, OH

Curriculum focused on business.

1989 and 2011 Clemson University Clemson, SC

Advanced Techniques in Flexography

Advanced Techniques in Process Printing

INTERESTS

I enjoy fishing, camping, coaching sports, computers and/or spending quality time outdoors.

SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS

As a skilled manager in production with over 20 years of experience in packaging/printing and conversion

industry, I feel confident I could make a valuable and immedia te contribution. I am seeking an opportunity,

where my skills in Manufacturing, Health, Safety and Environment Management can be utilized to improve the

company’s position and the well-being of its employees, customers and community

References are available upon request

“Has always taken initiative…thanks for

your hard work implementing ISO.”

- Barry Conrad,

Pre-Press Supvr

“His press experience and positive “I would happily re-employ Tim Croucher as I

attitude has been a great value to the considered him to be a valuable member of the team,

“[Tim] drives others in [the]

Pre-press team” who consistently achieved good results and delivered

department to succeed.”

on expectations.

-Cathy McGovney, - Bill Yeager, Prod. Mgr

Plant Manager -Wendy Guzman,

Operations Manager

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