Experience

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  Graphic Packaging International, Inc.

  • United States
  • Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • PrePress Graphics Manager

    • Feb 2016 - Present

    Manage plate making and mounting as well as Beckart water treatment. Also, approve all new print jobs for the facility and insure color management processes are robust and sustainable.

  • Flexo printing Lead for F&K 67" roll to roll press

    • Aug 2011 - Feb 2016

    The Operational Area Leads must be able to mentor crews to safely produce the most quality cartons possible by motivating, setting priorities, solving problems, directing others and building effective teams.Job functions• Perform random walk through safety inspections for the assigned area.• Perform random housekeeping walk through inspections for the assigned area.• Mentor Lead Operators and crew members by leading/setting a good example.• Direct Lead Operators as needed during operations.• Work with Maintenance Area leads to identify process and equipment improvements.• Review/prioritize PM work with maintenance area lead• Oversee operational PM activities• Support PM’s to ensure on time start-up• Work with the crew to incorporate best demonstrated practices (BDP).• Drill down into problems to the root cause so that the issues can be prevented.• Participate in Safety Incident Review Meetings as needed.• Partner with Shift Safety Committee to improve the overall safety aspect of the area.• Work with crews to ensure work order notifications are being turned-in as needed to correct issues.• Work with vendors on improvements activities.• Enter and receive requisitions as needed for operational supplies. • Review quality and production information in EI3 to ensure accuracy completeness.• Review and discusses quality complaints with Lead Operators in order to determine the root cause and solutions for prevention. • Participate in the Selection Process to identify qualified applicants for employment with Graphic Packaging International, Inc.• Participate in Six Sigma Lean Events & 5S activities for the area.• Review submitted Standard Work inspection sheets for completeness.• Support press approval/trials• Provide continuity on issues between shifts• Track/post crew performance• Support the WPS training system

  • Flexo Printing and Cutting Area Lead for W&H / Zerand 55" press

    • Aug 2007 - Aug 2011

    This position provided leadership for all personnel within the area. The position worked with the Maintenance, Finishing and Prepress Area Leads on process improvement initiatives. The position managed and conducted instruction on training and development of crew members within WP Systems. The position also,assisted in setting priorities for repairs/improvements and performed problem solving/troubleshooting as needed to safely produce the maximum amount of quality cartons possible.

  • Press Lead operator W&H / Zerand 55" press

    • Sep 2004 - Aug 2007

    Create quality carton with efficient available time utilization.

  • Shift Supervisor / Lead press operator

    • Mar 2000 - Sep 2004

    Insure that the entire plant met quality, safety and production goals and report results after each shifts completion. Also, preform Lead Operator duties on a ManRoland offset press while preforming these duties.

  • Lead Press Operator ManRoland 44" offset press

    • Dec 1995 - Sep 2004

    Operator and trouble shoot 6 color ManRoland offset press with two downstream Kocksiek Flexo units for coating and backside printing.

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  The Bibb Company

  • Macon, Georgia

  • Lead Pressman

    • Feb 1986 - Dec 1995
    • Macon, Georgia

    Lead Pressman and 2nd Shift Lead for two Harris 4 color sheetfed presses and one Harris 2 color press.

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  Lyon and Marshall Printing

  • Macon, Georgia

  • Pressman / Delivery driver

    • Mar 1983 - Feb 1986
    • Macon, Georgia

    Ran an envelope press in the morning and delivered printed products in the afternoon.