Kirk Harris
General Manager
Middletown, NJ
********@*****.*** - 732-***-****
Dedicated, hard-working, professional with over 25 years' Management experience in the Manufacturing Packaging Industry. Supervised the Manufacturing of over 70,000 Printing Plates and Steel Rule Cutting Dies over an entire career. Special talent for searching out opportunities for improvement, contributing to cost reduction by 17%, increasing productivity by 15% and reducing waste by 10%. Adept at problem solving and resolution in deadline-driven environment.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Structural Designer & Tooling Manager
Kampack, Inc - Newark, NJ - 2008 to 2016
Kampack, Inc. (Corrugated Box Company)
Structural Designer & Tooling Manager 2008 - 2016
• Developed the design and concept for packaging customer's products
• Responsible for the time management and the accuracy of all Printing Plates and Steel Rule Cutting Dies
• Controlled order readiness
• Led teams in maintaining safety and quality standards
• Planned and executed the production schedule including human and material resources
• Maintained effective customer relationships
General Manager
Quality Die Shop, Inc - Hazlet, NJ - 1988 to 2008
• Developed and managed standard operating procedures, inventory management systems, and company policies
• Built customer relations, sales and customer service
• Established and maintained effective vendor relationships
• Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure delivery of key materials
• Supervised over 30 employees with full responsibility for hiring and training
• Oversaw procurement and maintenance programs for all machinery and equipment AWARDS
Life Saving Rescue
October 2012
Keansburg Fire Company
GROUPS
Keansburg Fire Company
January 1982 to Present
Volunteer Fireman
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Technical Skills:
Artios CAD, CNC programming & Machining, Microsoft Office