Associate Manager Operations

John R. Stephens

**** ****** **** ********, ** **632 C: 662-***-**** ac222e@r.postjobfree.com

November 1, 2017

I am writing to inquire about employment possibilities within your organization. Please see my attached resume for a detailed look at my skills and experience. Ideally, I am seeking a vocation that will fully utilize my knowledge gained through experience and coursework in business administration and management.

As an Associate Manager in Operations at The Commercial Appeal, I was responsible for assisting the General Manager with all aspects of managing production across multiple departments.

For the past 20 years, I have used my experience with working in a deadline-oriented, fast paced production environment and my history of management to help improve the working environments and productivity of manufacturing personnel and procedures. Quality, efficiency and safety are always my top priorities.

I desire to increase my knowledge in a position that will utilize my training and experience, provide opportunities for advancement and growth, while allowing me to make valuable contributions to my employer. I believe that a position at your company would be ideal in providing such an opportunity.

My resume cannot, of course, replace a personal interview. I would appreciate the opportunity, at your convenience, to discuss my qualifications and how I might be of service to you. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Warm regards,

John R. Stephens

Enclosure

John R. Stephens

4713 Bright Road Hernando, MS 38632 C: 662-***-**** ac222e@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Highly motivated, dedicated professional with a strong history and proven track record of performance and management in a fast paced, deadline oriented, manufacturing environments. I have over 20 years of manufacturing experience as well as over 5 years of supervising/management experience. Comfortable in both individual and team based environments.

SKILLS

Self-motivated

Exercises leadership skills with leading by example first and foremost

Understands management principles, learns strengths and weaknesses and can delegate workload accordingly to maximize production

Competent at creating Excel spreadsheets and using Microsoft Office software

Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills

Comfortable using various inventory, billing, routing, and associated software

Appreciates budgeting thresholds and the importance of being cost effective

Minimize cost and maximize production through efficiencies and continuous improvement

WORK EXPERIENCE

10/2015 to Current Associate Manager Operations

The Commercial Appeal, The USA Today Network Tennessee – Memphis, TN

Support with the management of operations personnel and departments

Employ machinery and manning to meet all production requirements and demands

Work with management team on procurements, ordering, safety practices and procedures, meeting overall quality, production requirements, continuous improvement, and meeting waste goals

Input orders into billing and routing systems including Brainworks/Ad Perks and Burt Technology

Create forms and spreadsheets for reporting production benchmarks

Coordinate the shutdown of the production facility, including the movement and/or disposal of assets and inventory

John R. Stephens

4713 Bright Road Hernando, MS 38632 C: 662-***-**** ac222e@r.postjobfree.com

01/2013 to 10/2015 Printing Press Operator

Bryce Corporation – Memphis, TN

Set up, maintain, and operate a W & H wide web flexographic printing press producing snack packaging

Use high speed defect detection and color settings systems

Utilize SAP inventory tracking system

Meet or exceed production goals and quality standards.

11/2012 to 01/2013 CNC Lathe Operator

Shultz Xtruded Products – Robinsonville, MS

Operate a CNC lathe in the billet prep department

Machine billets of various metals to specifications in preparation of the extrusion process

Abide by all safety requirements, including the application of PPE and the safe use of powered hoist and straps

09/2005 to 12/2011 Printing Press Operator-In-Charge

The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Publishing Company – Memphis, TN

Set up, maintain, and operate web offset printing presses and associated equipment, Goss Metroliner

Manage different crews of printing press operators

Print nightly newspaper on schedule. Meet production, quality, waste, and safety goals.

Operate Kodak Trendsetter CTP plate maker and related equipment in Prepress department

Backup shift foreman

1996 to 2004 Printing Press Operator-In-Charge

Quebecor World Printing Memphis– Memphis, TN

Set up, maintain, and operate rotogravure printing press equipment

Multiple type presses and equipment, including but not limited to; KBA, Albert, Cerruti, Motter, stitchers, trimmers, and joggers.

Manage different crews of printing press operators

Print sale ads/inserts on schedule

Backup shift foreman

John R. Stephens

4713 Bright Road Hernando, MS 38632 C: 662-***-**** ac222e@r.postjobfree.com

1993 to 1996 First-Line Supervisor

Coleman Commercial Steel Treating– Southaven, MS and Memphis, TN

Supervise shift of employees

Wrote and administered safety and quality policies

Oversee quality lab and perform quality checks using Rockwell and Burnell hardness testers and other equipment to required specifications

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2016-present Business Administration – General Management

North Mississippi Community College – Senatobia, MS

1993 GED

Northwest Mississippi Community College – Southaven, MS

CERTIFICATIONS

2017 First Aid, Adult CPR, AED certified by LifeSavers

2015 Career Readiness Certificate Gold Level - Level 7 Applied Mathematics, Level 7 Reading for Information, Level 5- Locating Information

2000 GCIU Certification Journeyman Printing Press Operator

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

2017 President’s List for Spring Semester, Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia, MS

2016 President’s List for Fall Semester, Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia, MS

2016 Member Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

2016 President’s List for Spring Semester, Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia, MS

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