Press Operator Time Delivery
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SAMUEL V GUERRA
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
WORK EXPERIENCE: Seasoned pressroom supervisor with extensive technical experience, trained in high quality printing in the commercial print and packaging industry. Extensive understanding of large format sheet fed printing with both energy curable and conventional inks and coatings with operational background in prep, die-cutting and finishing operations in a folding carton environment. Excellent skill set and advanced training in accurate and sound decision making in a fast-paced manufacturing environment for personnel, product, production, safety, regulatory and quality management. Proficient in executing press checks with high profile and national accounts, always exceeding customer expectations. Trained in 5s Methodology, six-sigma, QIP, and TQIP Quality Processes. A Pressroom Technical Supervisor capable of writing standard operating procedures, revising existing SOPs as needed and training staff on implementation.
Equipment Operated:
KBA-164 Rapida, KBA-105 8-color,
Mitsubishi D3000LX6 8-color 40”, Mitsubishi D6000LX6 8-color 56”, Mitsubishi D6000LX7 56”,
Heidelberg Speed Master CD 102 6-color LX 40”, Manroland R 906-6 color LV,
All Miller series including Miller 104 6-color 40”,
Komori L 640 7-color, Harris 61” 6-color, Flexographic print
Golden Packaging: Sacramento, Ca 1/2018 - Present Lead Press Operator
Operate Manroland 906 6/color printing press. Produce high-quality print safely at a high rate of speed. Conducting press checks with major accounts. Exceeding customer expectations with minimal waste. Working with conventional inks in coating as well as UV inks and coatings.
Everett Packaging: Oakland, Ca 10/2016- 1/2018
Press Operator
Operate 6 color printing press with two inline coating units perform press checks meet with prepress and design on all new products, help with job layout nesting, perform testing on press to adjust curves as needed for prepress, burn plates as needed order supplies, assist prepress with nesting jobs approving color and adjusting curve operate 6 and 8 color printing press handle all press checks with clients burn printing plate, maintenance inventory and order supplies as needed.
Sorma USA: Visalia, CA 11/15-6/2016
Production/Pressroom Manager
Responsible for leading all shift operations. Worked with scheduler to revise or adjust for on time delivery requirements and operational needs. Helped Leads with technical support. Prepared performance evaluations and employee documentation.
Harvest Container: Lindsay, CA 12/2014- 11/2015
Finishing Supervisor
Maintained daily ink consumption reports, cutting and printing die log and notifies parties needed regarding costs and the need of replacement materials. Monitored the strapping operation and storage of finishing goods. Maintained the integrity of all items prior to shipping. Reinforced safety protocols. Maintains waste reports. Held weekly tailgate safety meetings with all department personal. Coordinates and works with shipping departments to ensure finished goods are stored easily and accessible.
Graphic Packing International Oroville Operations 7/2008 to 10/2013
Pressroom Supervisor/ Night shift pressroom, ink lab, and sheeting operations.
Responsible for leading shift operations. Worked with scheduler to revise or adjust press schedule for delivery requirements and operation needs. Approved color matching from ink lab. Directed press crews to meet daily production goals. Directed and assisted with press checks with all customers to meet the needs of the client. Prepared performance evaluations and employee documentation. Advised press crews on technical issues as needed. Worked with all departments that directly affect the pressroom, internal as well as external. Assisted in troubleshooting press problems including raw materials, stock, plates, blankets, ink and coatings. Ordered all pressroom supplies. Worked with outside vendors to negotiate prices and reduce costs. Maintained inventory levels of all raw materials, blankets, inks (conventional and energy curable) fountain solutions and coatings.
Pacific Printing Fresno, CA. 9/2006 to 8/2008
Lead Press Operator
Operate 7-color printing press while coordinating crew efforts to perform at the highest level and produce a quality product at maximum efficiencies.
Georgia Pacific Color Box /P.S.C Visalia /Modesto CA, 7/1998 to 9/2006
Pressroom Supervisor / Lead operator
Responsible for daily pressroom, sheeting, and Ink lab operations. Responsible for client relations during press checks. Directed preventive maintenance on press. Recorded statistical data as required. Extensive understanding of large format folding carton printing pre-press, paper grades, printing chemistry, ink/water balance and product quality, Bobst die-cutting. Trained in energy curable (UV) inks and coatings and conventional inks and coatings.
Compass Printing and Publishing Inc 7/1993 to 7/1998 Pressroom Manager
Directly responsible for pressroom operations. Worked with Scheduler to revise or adjust press schedule to meet delivery requirements and operational needs. Worked with planning on new product applications: ink lay down, job layout, nesting and combos. Performed press checks and color match to meet customer needs. Ensured compliance with safety regulations, practices and procedures.
Jostens Printing & Publishing Commercial Division 1/1980 to 7/1993
Lead press operator / Foremen
Produced high quality, value added printed product according to job specifications. Performed press checks, achieve and maintain color consistency per customer specifications. Coordinated, trained, and develop press crews. Make ready press: set plates, cylinders, print pressures, controls. Achieved and maintained color and register in accordance with all quality specifications.
Advanced Training and Development
Communication & Conflict Management: Communication Module I: Plan & Deliver II: Mutual Understanding & Results.
Conflict Resolution Module I: Causes & Styles II: Situations & Decisions III: Dialogues & Behaviors
Individuals Contributions Development Module I-Multitasking for Excellence, II-Mastering for Supervisor Development:
Supervisor Readiness:
Super Worker to Supervisor I & II, Understanding Personalities, Coaching for Success I & II
Managing Priorities, Team Motivation and Effectively Managing Challenging People Advanced Supervisor
Employee Engagement, Performance Base Coaching, Manager Development, Meeting Planning & Decision Making, Meeting Facilitating a Collaborative Work Culture, Maximizing Team Performance, Project Management Series I, II, III
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