PRESSMAN/SUPERVISOR
Resume:
Donald J. Orth
Kenosha, WI 53143 ******@**.**.***
Summary
Working Supervisor with extensive experience in production, machinery and direct supervision. Proven ability to meet tight timelines while working under pressure and maintaining quality standards. Strong mechanical inclination with ability to troubleshoot issues and minimize downtime. Excellent work record with no lost time accidents in over 20 years.
Employment History
KENOSHA NEWS, Kenosha, WI
Daily community newspaper.
Pressroom Team Leader/ Supervisor/Pressman (2003 to 2009)
Pressroom Foreman/Pressman (1998 to 2003)
Assistant Supervisor/Pressman (1989 to 1998)
Oversaw Pressroom operations and staff of 9 full time and 5 part time workers. Accountable for printing of the daily newspaper to meet established deadlines.
Conducted daily and weekly preventative maintenance of machinery to allow for optimum run time.
Collaborated with accounting to provide recommendations for monthly material and paper needs while maintaining required 33% use of recycled paper.
Acted as Fire and Safety Marshal by conducting practice drills, walk-throughs and ensured all staff attained proper safety training.
Scheduled employees and implemented cross-training program which drastically increased success rate for meeting deadlines; on-time starts and stops reached 95-98%.
Oversaw product quality by influencing the purchase of materials and running machines at proper speed to maximize production while maintaining high quality levels.
Pressman (1979 to 1989)
Set-up, operated and maintained various press to meet daily production deadlines.
Conducted regular maintenance and repairs on press to limit downtime.
Cleaned and maintained work area, including machinery, to maintain safety requirements.
Truck Driver/Inserter (1977 to 1979)
Packaged paper with preprint ads. Loaded trucks with papers for delivery and delivered papers to news carriers.
Education
Diploma, Bradford High School, Kenosha, WI
Fundamentals of Supervision Certificate, KABA-KMEA, Kenosha, WI
SKILLS
Certified in Fork Truck, Clamp Truck & Walkie Truck
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