Manager Project

Objective Operations / Project Management

Profile

Self- motivated professional with a long track record of reliability and

stability working for high performance organizations. Fast starter, quick

learner, independent worker with a broad knowledge of production processes.

Over 20 years of varied and comprehensive industrial experience. Technical

ability combined with excellent interpersonal and communication skills that

set him apart from his peers. Ability to find workable solutions under

pressure in the most difficult and challenging circumstances. High energy

level and excellent work ethic.

Eductation: Associate Degree in Printing Technology, Chowan College,

Murfreesboro, NC 1991

Employment History

CENVEO Richmond, VA

2010 - Present, Director of Group Scheduling / Planning

Manage long term scheduling for 15 print facilities, including work load

rationalization to ensure facilities are load balanced. Primary liaison for

estimating and sales to coordinate projects for specific facilities.

Project manager for large multi site projects, responsible for

profitability, quality and performance of projects ranging $30,000,000 to

$10,000,000 annually. Manage transition of clients and projects during

downsizing and plant closings. Primary technical resource for estimating

team to determine most cost affective approach. Provide input to site

leaders for process and equipment improvementsthrough automation and cost

reduction opportunities.Participate in long term planning and budgeting for

multiple facilities. Manage/develop vendor relationships including contract

negotiaion, services and pricing for large projects. Manage non paper

purchasing.

CADMUS COMMUNICATIONS Richmond, VA

2007-2010 Operations Manager

Manage scheduling department for a 24/7 web printing facility.

Responsible for long term and short term schedules. Worked with Sales

to develop capacity reports. Worked with other sites to level load

the equipment across multiple sites. Provide daily schedules to the

print site for 20 pieces of equipment. Reduced outsourcing by 75%,

improved deliveries from 65% to 97%; reduced staffing by 2 associates.

Ensure maximum equipment utilization. Averaged $100,000 in savings

annually by co-manufacturing work. Manage daily operations for

Delivery Works (mail list preparations servicing 5 remote locations).

Provide presort services to 5 locations, processed 1,100 jobs per

month average. Managed the reduction in rework by 60%, lowered

overtime costs by 20% while reducing staffing by 20%.. Manage daily

Purchasing Department. Purchased $18,000,000 in paper annually and

$10,000 in raw materials to support the print site. Continually worked

with vendors to reduce cost, inventory and improve services to reduce

cycle times. Lowered overall paper inventory by 40%, increased claims

receiving approximately $100,000 annually and eliminated outside

storage saving $120,000 annually.

2004-2006 Prepress Manager

Processed PDF files for print, worked directly with customers to

resolve issues and improve workflows. Created a color management

system to standardize printing equipment and become SWOP compliant.

Managed 2 supervisors and 40 associates. Provided technical support to

the Finishing Department to assist in the start up of a new perfect

binder.

2001-2004 Bindery Manager

Responsible for safety, quality and productivity for 15 pieces of

binding equipment. Managed 6 supervisors and 120 associates. Reduced

rework by 30%, labor by 25% and increased efficiencies.

CADMUS COMMUNICATIONS Richmond, VA (cont)

1998-2001 Night Manager

Responsible for entire operation during night shift including safety,

quality and production. Served as associate advocate.

1994-1998 Bindery Supervisor

Supervised 16 lead operators and up to 36 associates. Responsible for

safety, quality and performance as well as career development of each

associate. Played key role in personnel retention.

1991-1994 Account Manager

Primary liaison between plant and customers. Responsible for ensuring

that customer expectations were met according to our contract and

profitability of the account. Provided basic estimates and cost saving

opportunities for our customers. Continually worked with the plant to

enhance and improve our operating procedures. Visited multiple

customers periodically to review the account status and develop future

production plans.

Continuing Education

Diversity Coordinator- Internal Cadmus training; facilitated associate

meetings to develop and complete required diversity training.

Skills Summary

Project & Personnel Computer Savvy Efficiency

Management Customer Service Team work

General Office Skills Scheduling Written and verbal

Problem solving Multi-tasking communication

Data analysis and

management

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