Plant Manager Production

Brian C. Pape

Macomb, Michigan, ***** • 586-***-****

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Executive Summary

Over 30 years of management experience in manufacturing focused in the Commercial Print industry. Extensive knowledge of sheet-fed printing, U.V. technology, packaging and 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. Direct mail/ digital experience. Highlights

• Former business owner with Profit and Loss experience.

• Hands-on experience with job planning experience from job conception to completion.

• MRO Procurement/ Purchasing/Management.

• H/R experience, including talent search, talent management, role definition, reprimand issuance.

• Extensive mechanical experience in production systems both in pressroom and finishing areas.

• Commercial Property/Facilities Management responsibilities. Routine maintenance and inspection.

• GATF Certified trained U.V. Technology Process, Heidelberg Color Theory, Bobst Die Cutting Operations Practices and Principles, Bobst Folder/Gluer Practices and Principles. Professional Experience

Vomela Commerercial Group, Troy, MI

Plant Manager November/2020-December/2024

This is the same facility formerly known as Tepel Brothers Printing Company. I have returned to my former position here as Plant Manager with the same duties. Vomela purchased the company in 2017 and asked that I return and assume my former role.

• Overall management of over 75 employees with 6 direct reports at 2 facilities totaling over 100,000sq.ft.

• Oversaw all aspects of production, job planning, purchasing, facilities management and equipment maintenance. Negotiated consignment contracts with multiple vendors resulting in significant savings.

• Responsible for OSHA/Safety compliance, H/R assist employee conflict resolution, performance issues. PrintComm, Inc. Flint, MI

Operations Manager November/2017-November/2020

In the last 3 years, PrintComm has grown in excess of 25% in sales volume. Profit levels have grown consistently higher as well, and on-time deliveries have increased from 78% to 98.9% in the same period of time. During this time, we have also transitioned the company from 3 digital devices to 9, including the companies first commercial inkjet press.

• Oversaw the transition of business from primarily commercial print to direct mail.

• Orchestrated restructuring of workflow and equipment platforms from offset to digital.

• Tripled inserting/sorting capacity to accommodate new business with new, more efficient equipment with advanced technology.

• Assisted in addition of becoming USPS DMU.

Tepel Brothers Printing Company, Troy, MI

Plant Manager November/2005-October/2015

Responsible for all production operations of this $30MM/yr commercial printer. Assisted heavily in job planning, established SOP's as there were none prior to my arrival. Reduced job reprint/waste substantially within the first year. With the addition of new Heidelberg presses, efficiencies improved by over 25%.

• Pioneered, developed and perfected the U.V. program at Tepel Brothers that is still in use today there.

• Attended training sessions at Bobst Training Center for both Die Cutting and Folder/Gluer systems to provide knowledge in job planning and technical assistance.

• Created Standard Operating Procedures for all departments and job functions.

• Implemented cost reduction initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and minimized waste.

• Executed quality control measures to ensure products met stringent industry standards and customer specs.

• Monitored safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment and adhere to regulatory guidelines.

• Coordinated production planning activities to optimize workflow and meet delivery timelines effectively. The EGT Group, Madison Heights, MI

Account Representative May/2003-Janurary/2005

Graphic Solutions was purchased by The EGT Group in 2003. A condition of the purchase agreement was that I was to maintain the customer base for a period of time, after which the position was optional.

• Commercial Print Sales representative.

• Maintained the book of business that followed from Graphic Solutions. Graphic Solutions, Inc. Troy, MI

Owner/President December/1991-/May/2003

Owned and successfully operated this commercial printing company for over 10 years. Offering specialty graphic services such as foil stamping, thermography, embossing, die cutting, direct mail services and fulfillment. Grew to 3-40 inch presses and full bindery. Education

High School - Plantation High School - Plantation, Florida General Diploma

Oakland Comm. College - Associates Degree in Business. Auburn Hills, MI

GATF - U.V. Technical Theory Practices and Principles. Pittsburgh, PA Heidelberg USA - Color Theory/Image Control - Kennessaw, GA

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