Ken Kubica

Estimating Manager at OSG
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Credentials

  • Financial Coach Master Training
    Ramsey Solutions
    Jul, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Speed Reading
    Wheaton College, Institute for Reading Development
    Mar, 2003
    - Nov, 2024
  • Managing Inclusion
    Employer - Wallace Computer Services
    Jun, 1995
    - Nov, 2024
  • Performance Management
    Employer - Wallace Computer Services
    Jun, 1993
    - Nov, 2024
  • Effective Supervisors school
    Employer - Wallace Computer Services
    Jun, 1992
    - Nov, 2024
  • Total Quality Management seminar
    Employer - Wallace Computer Services
    Jun, 1990
    - Nov, 2024
  • Basic Management School
    Employer - Wallace Computer Services
    Jun, 1988
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • OSG
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Estimating Manager
      • Nov 2003 - Present

      Hired 11/2003 by National Data Services/Diamond Marketing Services to help build this $10 million company into the $100+million company prior to it’s purchase by OSG in 2018, using the skills and talents from my previous employment; ex. building and implementing our ERP system utilizing EFI's PrintStream system. Continuing on in this role to date although “Estimating” has been a small part of the role throughout the years. Managed Production Service Team and Account Management Team during this period of time.

  • Wallace (Moore Wallace Inc.)
    • Lisle, Illinois, United States
    • Estimating Manager, Commercial Print
      • Jun 1997 - Oct 2003

      Facilitated Wallace’s transition into the commercial print sphere by heading the commercial print price estimating group and creating solutions for the influx of pricing requests.  Directed the efforts for pricing multi-million-dollar requests for proposals (RFPs) and ensured that the team never missed a deadline.  Was instrumental in transitioning the 20+ facilities of a recently acquired company into the Wallace family by leading the creation of an estimating module within a newly adopted technology system, as well as training personnel on its use. Introduced Wallace’s “train the trainer” philosophy for these rollouts.  Pushed for the creation of Regional Service Centers for the Commercial Print division to service our direct sales force. Currently managing all of our three Regional Service Centers.  Created a national set of estimating standards for all equipment contained in our Commercial Print division.  Part of the Corporate Improvement Team ‘01 – ’02, which researched, made recommendations and implemented solutions for problem areas of the Commercial Print group.  Played a significant part in helping to secure a longer-term contract with one of Wallace’s largest customers in pricing and in brainstorming sessions which resulted in a $20,000,000.00 capital equipment purchase.

  • Wallace
    • Plant Manager, Electronic Printing
      • Mar 1996 - May 1997

      Primary responsibility was to turn around a floundering production facility and train those employees to become self sufficient. Reviewed staff including additions and created a more positive workflow, increased morale and handled the day-to-day management activities for this $1.5 million plant.  Improved on time delivery of projects to customers from 50 percent to 97 percent in nine months. Increased sales for the facility by decreasing turn time to an acceptable 24-48 hour cycle also instilled confidence in the sales team making this facility dependable and quality conscious and cooperative. Trained my subordinate to successfully manage the plant in preparation for my promotion.

    • Special Project Manager
      • Jan 1993 - Feb 1996

      Direct Report to Division VP and designated to handle the tasks involved in making changes to increase productivity, review inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvements.  Implemented and headed Total Quality Management (TQM) program, involving all facets of the production process. Created price lists for various products manufactured in this and other facilities. Sent to a struggling start-up facility as a fact finder, made recommendations and instituted changes to organize and streamline facility, including workflow adjustments and hiring employees. Improved workflow and turnaround time for an internal department of this facility. Interim department head for extended period of time.

    • Bindery Superintendant
      • May 1988 - Dec 1993

      Responsible for a department of 50+ employees, production flow and budget. Communication with upstream and downstream departments was critical to effectively meet the day- to-day production deadlines. Was heavily involved in the total revamping of the workflow of department including some large capital improvements. Successfully directed a department of more than 50 employees in a three-shift operation with a budget of $1 million. Lowered costs and increased productivity by assessing departmental structure and adjusting employees’ responsibilities.

Education

  • Diocese of Joliet in Illinois
    Diaconal Formation, Theological and Pastoral Studies
    2000 - 2005
  • Triton College
    Offset Lithography
    1980 - 1983

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