Pressman/ Flexo production managment

Michael Roper

Lawndale, CA ***** 402-***-**** ************@*****.***

Qualifications for Production / Operations Management

Details-Centric Leader Eager to Regain Employment in Rewarding Flexographic Printing Industry

Operations Management Team Building / Training Workflow Prioritization

Project Management Policy / Procedure Development Strategic Analysis / Planning

Quality Control / Assurance ISO Kaizen Key Process Optimization Customer Service

Top Performer who offers a strong background in manufacturing / production and business printing / imaging industries to generate insightful, solutions-focused, and “work smart” results. Ambitious Self-Starter who rises above production challenges to attain winning outcomes, including quickly adapting to evolving job scenarios. Excellent Communicator who develops synergistic relationships with senior decision-makers, peers, and customers, and who leads teams by example and with ethics and integrity.

Professional Synopsis

Lotus Label Company, Brea, CA (2005 – 2006)

Production Supervisor Physical Pressman

Capitalized on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking production operations, including continually collaborating with graphics and design departments to coordinate and evaluate individual job order status within security and controlled access working conditions. Met and / or exceeded all deadlines.

Developed “run start” sign off and “end run” sign offs as SOPs per jobs.

Built a team-driven environment with an “open door” communications policy.

Improved set-up time and efficiency by maximizing ink usage by press operators.

Served as the Industrial Training Coordinator for production staff and press operators.

Renaissance Mark Label, Fullerton, CA (2002 – 2005)

Production Supervisor Off Press Lead Pressman Training Coordinator

Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward directing high-volume production, including mentoring, managing, and evaluating 50+ employees in meeting goals. Planned and prioritized workflow, including properly allocating manhours per production activity and initiating corrective actions as required. Coordinated orders with art and sales departments to meet client specs and delivery objectives. Emphasized a “work smart” attitude with diligent practices of machinery maintenance, inks, and blades, as well as within security and controlled access working conditions. Ran Mark Andy 2200 10” and 16”.

Actively upheld a 6% or lower annual scrap rate.

Held final decision authority on all “end run” sign offs.

Contributed proven knowledge of both ISO and Kaizen methods.

Launched a bonus program based on staff production and goals met.

Served as project instructor for machine set-up, maintenance, and team work.

Led key training on how to identify fluctuations, anomalies, and color discrepancies.

Advanced Business Graphics, Mira Loma, CA (2001 – 2002)

Lead Shift Supervisor Pressman

Led targeted operations of industry-standard print machines, including Webtron 750-6 Color, Webtron 1000 5-Color, and Aqua Flex 13” 6-Color Presses, as well as ION Deposition Unit – a tool used for a barcoding and number labeling system. Monitored and proofed client job orders from “start run” to “end run” status. Contributed a focused approach to maintaining timely, on-schedule deliveries.

Rapidly promoted to Lead Shift Supervisor due to performance excellence.

Consistently facilitated a commitment to quality assurance and quality control.

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United Tag & Label, Inc., Anaheim, CA (1997 – 2001)

Lead Supervisor – 1st Shift Pressman

Expertly operated industry-standard Webtron 750 7-Color Press and achieved high production numbers with skill and assertiveness that was acknowledged by senior-level management. Quickly promoted to Lead Supervisor–1st Shift and directed training for all production employees with a focus on machine maintenance and handling and usage of additives for inks, plates, matching cylinders, and scrap reduction. Drove an emphasis on producing samples for client inspection to gain new or repeat orders.

Performed final decision authority on all “end run” sign offs.

Spearheaded a new bonus / incentive program for company employees.

Unified the company’s work culture via high-level industry standards compliance.

Label House, Cerritos, CA (1996 – 1997)

Flexo Pressman

Played a vital role in running unique applications and high-quantity label output, including efficiently operating a Profiteer 10” 8-Color Press that printed high-quality material Tyvek for custom draperies.

Led operations of an older Manhasset Stack Station Overhead Dryer Press to ultimately become a top production machine; encouraged peers to exceed same measurable results.

Ampersand Label Company, Fullerton, CA (1994 – 1996)

Shift Supervisor Pressman

Exhibited skill as the “go-to” operator of Webtron 750 7-Color and 10” RotoPress 6-12 Color Press machines while handling diverse materials, improving order processing speed, and facilitating team training.

Improved press set-up times to attain targeted quotas.

Ran orders at a faster F.P.M. with low scrap and 0% rejects.

Coached press operators to overcome “Speed Dial Misconceptions.”

Magna Graphics, Los Angeles, CA (1993 – 1994)

Pressman Security & Magnetic Striping Specialist

Ran and controlled a custom Webtron 650 6-Color Press with 6-speed gear ratios, adjustable drivetrain, and dual 250-degree air temperature super dryer. Demonstrated ability to hold tolerances up to 64th of an inch in the manufacturing of credit cards, bus passes, and other specialty magnetic slide cards.

Completed 24-hour set-up projects in only 12 hours.

Regularly achieved commendations by supervisors and peers.

Recent Supplemental Experience

Home Health Aide CNA St. Croix Hospice Center (2013 – 2017)

Meat Department Handler Associate Hy-Vee Supermarket, Inc. (2011 – 2013)

Professional Musician Freelance (2008 – 2011)

Owner Operator Roper Repairs – Emergency Escrow Repair Services (2006 – 2008)

Education, Professional Development & Technical Summary

ISO Certification (Prior) Kaizen Certification (Prior)

Undergraduate Studies – Fullerton Junior College CPR Certified (Current)

Aqua Flex 13” 6-Color Press ION Deposition Unit Mark Andy 2200 10” & 16”

Manhasset Stack Station Overhead Dryer Press Densitometer Spectrophotometer

Webtron 650 6-Color Press Webtron 750 6-Color Press Webtron 1000 5-Color Press

RotoPress 6-12 Color Press Profiteer 10” 8-Color Press 3M Readable Heat Transfer Application

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