Michael T. Estes
*******.*.*****@*****.***
Objective: To work in a management position in a production or manufacturing environment where I can broaden and maximize my managerial, organizational and communication skills.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Management/Production
Oversee and direct all departmental activities and operations in order to maximize efficiency and safety while meeting daily production goals.
Manage a total of 70 employees on multiple shifts with 10 direct reports.
Review production schedules to ascertain product specifications, quantities and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
Prepare and prioritize production schedule and estimate employee work hour requirements for completion of projects.
Manage and prepare operational schedules and coordinates activities to establish priorities and sequences for optimal workflow and timely job production.
Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Develop and implement strategies for quality control.
Promote communication and collaboration among multiple departments.
Create and monitor production and operating reports.
Employ problem-solving skills to resolve operational problems, minimize costs or prevent delays.
Develop and oversee inspections and preventative maintenance schedule for machinery or equipment.
Develop and document procedures; create procedure manuals.
Identified new opportunities for continuous improvement and deployment of new processes.
Establish production floor layout to maximize safety and efficiency.
Budget
Develop a budget per project.
Create reports to monitor profitability and expenditures.
Monitor departmental expenditures and supply costs; adjust spending to accordingly to budget.
Negotiates service contracts.
Conduct inventory on a weekly or monthly basis.
Identify unnecessary or underutilized expenses; research and implement cost cutting measures.
Recruitment, Employee Relations and Professional Development
Actively participate in employee recruitment: interviewing, testing and reference checking.
Provides training for new and existing staff members.
Evaluates and documents staff performance reviews.
Document employee disciplinary issues, or any other employee related issues.
Handled employee terminations.
Promote a safe work environment through training and while staying abreast of current OSHA regulations.
Develop topics and presentations with materials for department meetings and staff retreats.
Employment History
Manager of Mail Shop Department
L&E Meridian
October 2006-April 2016
Owner
Estes Solutions - Stafford, VA
December 2004 - October 2006
Manager of Mail Production and Transportation
ASAP Mailing Center - Alexandria, VA
March 1992 - December 2004
Education and Certifications
Technical Knowledge
Bassett High School, Bassett, VA
Mail.dat Files
Chesapeake Job Corps, Chesapeake, MD
Windowbook
-GED Completion
US Postal Regulations Domestic Mail Manual
-Certification for Warehouse Management
Microsoft Office Word
Forklift Trainer Certification
Microsoft Office Excel
USPS Periodical Training Postal Forums in
-Los Angeles, CA
-Washington DC
Microsoft Office Outlook
Machinery Knowledge
Bindery
Inserters
Inkjets
Accessories
Warehouse
MBO Continuous Form with Right Angle Gate Fold Plate
Mailcrafter 6 StationTurnover
Kirk-Rudy Inkjet Base and System
Kirk-Rudy Tabber
Drexel Forklift Right Angle
Baum 2020 Continuous Form with Right Angle Gate Fold Plate
Mailcrafter 6 Station Stacker
MCS Inkjet Base and System
Inline Pitney Bowes Infinity Meter Base
Sit Down Propane Forklift
GBR Accumulator Folder
Bell & Howell 4 Station Stacker
Scitex 5100, 5240
Offline Infinity Meter Base and Conveyor
Sit Down Gas Forklift
Bowe Burster attached to Baum 2020 with Right Angles
Bell & Howell Master Mailer
Inline Postmatic Stamp Head and Stamp Base
Stand Up Cherry Picker
Pitney Bowes Flowmaster
Pressure Seal Table Top Folder
Powerjacks
Camera System for 2D barcode and 3 of 9
Profolder Tabber Labeling machine
Automatic Stretch Wrap Machine