Operations Manager

Brian C. Pape

***** **** ***** ***** · Macomb, MI 48044

586-***-**** · ******@*********.***

SUMMARY

Over 30 years of management experience in manufacturing. Extensive knowledge of sheet- fed printing, U.V. technology, packaging, bindery, die cutting, embossing, foil stamping, folder/gluer operation and all aspects of finishing. Commercial signage manufacturing and metal fabrication production including plastic vacuum forming, large format vinyl graphics and lighting. Familiar with OSHA/Safety requirements, 5S, ERP systems. SKILLS SUMMARY

• Former printing business owner, several years of plant manager experience.

• Thorough knowledge of procedural structuring, management and job planning.

• "Hands-on" experience with 40" format sheet-fed U.V. Presses.

• Packaging and folding carton experience.

• Well versed in OSHA and safety compliance.

WORK EXPERIENCE

PrintComm, Inc. - Flint, MI 11/17 – Present

• Operations Manager – Oversee all manufacturing of this direct mail and commercial print facility.

Fairmont Sign Company – Detroit, MI 5/16-12/16

• Plant Manager of this 250M sq. ft. manufacturing facility.

• Supervise and schedule all phases of production and procurement. Tepel Brothers Printing Company - Troy, MI 11/06-10/15

• Plant Manager. Managed daily operations of $25MM commercial printer.

• Developed work flow procedures, instrumental in establishing U.V. program.

• Assisted in job planning and marketing.

EPI Printers - Livonia, MI 1/05 - 4/06

• Production/Bindery Manager - Responsible for scheduling and management.

• Maintained and monitored ISO/TS requirements.

EGT Group, Inc. - Madison Heights, MI 5/03 - 1/05

• Account Representative - Outside sales rep.responsible for maintaining customer base.

• Expanded sales and customer base through direct mail and fulfillment services. Graphic Solutions, Inc. - Troy, MI 12/91 - 5/03

• Owner/President - Operated and grew commercial print sales and specialized services for over10 years, offering print, fulfillment and direct mail services.

• Special graphic services including foil stamping, embossing & die cutting. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Plantation High School, Plantation Florida - High School Diploma Oakland Community College - Business administration Professional Training

PIA/GATF - U.V. Printing Comprehensive Training

Heidelberg USA - Image Control Color Spectrophotometer training Bobst - Principles of Die Cutting

Bobst - Folder/Gluer Advanced Training

Sentry – OSHA/Safety Compliance 30 hour training.

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