Experience

Radienz Living

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Plant Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Results-driven and dedicated with wide-ranging experience planning and leading operations involving small- to medium-sized manufacturing environments. Track record devising, evaluating, and implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while maximizing quality and yield. Establish effective quality control and safety programs, encouraging proactive participation across the manufacturing floor. Excellent communicator; success building cohesive teams focused on production goals, safety, and throughput. Areas of expertise: Lean Manufacturing Regulatory Compliance Just-in-Time (JIT) Production Total Quality Management (TQM) Policy / Procedure Development Team Building & Training Resource Allocation Cost Reduction / Avoidance Show less



Wilen Florida

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Managed a high volume of complex projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Approved all print production priorities throughout the creative routing process, including final approval on all artwork, formats, mock-ups and proofs. • Identify and support the development of new and enhanced manufactured formats through internal collaboration as well as seeking new suppliers and techniques. • Submit print estimates to include creative scope, variable data programming and print specifications. • Develop and maintain schedules, ensuring that project milestones are met, adhering to approved budgets. • Analyze specifications to ensure that all job requirements, quality expectations, artwork availability and delivery dates are clearly identified and achieved. • Produced and distribute Purchase Orders with complete specifications and instructions. • Attend daily production meeting, weekly status and project meetings for assigned accounts. • Review printed samples for accuracy of color, quality, registration and scope. Show less



Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS)

• Printing Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Manager

  • Feb 2015 - May 2016

  Responsible for all work performed in the print/bindery area. Manage production in the department; responsible for productivity, quality, timeliness, and cost control of work in the print/bindery. Assign work and give instructions to personnel. Plan, organize, influence and control issues related to efficient print/bindery processes and effective personnel. Work cooperatively with all production supervisors and customer service/sales personnel. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Review and plan scheduling with management and sales personnel to assure that the product is produced according to customer needs. Attend daily production meeting. Manage all work as it proceeds through the print/bindery dept. Schedule the work flow through the department to assure promptness and control costs. Provide on-the-job training in specified circumstances. Schedule time for routine maintenance. Work closely with human resource manager on HR issues, including but not limited to: hiring, promotion and termination issues. Provide regular feedback to employees throughout the year, and complete annual written performance reviews with all employees. Schedule vacations in the department. Responsible for scheduling of work to be done by outside bindery vendors. Keep abreast of new methods, processes and procedures in order to keep up-to-date. Recommend changes or improvement in equipment. Enforce all company rules and policies consistently; especially regarding safety devices & procedures. Perform duties in accordance with all federal, state, local and company rules. Show less



Pitney Bowes

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

  Professional Experience: Operations Manager Responsible for the management of presort operations across three shifts in a 24/6 production environment. Areas of responsibility included: Production: • Organize and schedule production operations by assessing type of mail, volume and staffing levels needed to process subscribed volumes. Accountable for quality function throughout the operating center. Assures quality of all mail from receipt of customer through final processing and final presentation to USPS. • Assures completion and correctness of required USPS and internal reports, job costing reports and application of all USPS postal regulations. • Insures maximization of productivity through timely and efficient workflow of the mail and development and implementation of effective sort schemes. • Insures coordination of the various departments such as quality control, metering, hand sort, automation and transportation. Human Resources: • Interviewed, hired and managed production and management staff of up to 80. • Provided training and support to management and production staff on all corporate policies and procedures; distributed assignments based on level of experience and individual talents and skill set. • Full safety manager responsibilities. Show less



Broadridge

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Manager

  • Aug 2000 - May 2014

  Production Manager Responsible for the management of direct mail production operations (over 1 billion pieces on an annual basis) for the brokerage department of this leading provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to financial institutions. Areas of responsibility included: Production: • Developed and implemented effective departmental policies and standard operating procedures to ensure maximum productivity and adherence to quality control standards. • Managed production resources, progress and completion timeframes to ensure continued fulfillment of operational performance targets. • Directed activities of in-house vendor handling manual processing for proxy services. • Worked with Procurement and Warehouse departments to ensure sufficient inventory levels and deliveries of supplies to maintain workflow operations. • Prepared daily production reports detailing status of each job; collaborated with related departments to implement corrective measures for quality control issues identified during production process. • Oversaw shipping and meter area operations. Human Resources: • Interviewed, hired and managed production and management staff of up to 125. • Provided training and support to management and production staff on all corporate policies and procedures; distributed assignments based on level of experience and individual talents and skill set. • Performed periodic staff performance evaluations and made appropriate recommendations for advancement, disciplinary actions and salary adjustments. Accomplishments: • Restructured operations for manual insertion area resulting in over $300 thousand reduction in annual labor costs. • Implemented Indicia Mail services generating $500 thousand in savings in printing costs. • Member of Transition Team Technology Proficiencies Microsoft Office; Oracle; People Net Education Connetquot High School, Bohemia, NY Awarded Academic Diploma, 1989 Show less