Timothy Rivers
Graphics & Engraving Manager at American Packaging Corporation- Claim this Profile
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Michael Cote
Great management skills. encouraging, supportive, and motivating. drives the visions an direction of the team, while clearing roadblocks and helping make sure you are equipped to handle and do the tasks at hand and for the future.
Michael Cote
Great management skills. encouraging, supportive, and motivating. drives the visions an direction of the team, while clearing roadblocks and helping make sure you are equipped to handle and do the tasks at hand and for the future.
Michael Cote
Great management skills. encouraging, supportive, and motivating. drives the visions an direction of the team, while clearing roadblocks and helping make sure you are equipped to handle and do the tasks at hand and for the future.
Michael Cote
Great management skills. encouraging, supportive, and motivating. drives the visions an direction of the team, while clearing roadblocks and helping make sure you are equipped to handle and do the tasks at hand and for the future.
Credentials
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Leading Operational Excellence
MIT Sloan Executive EducationAug, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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American Packaging Corporation
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United States
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Graphics & Engraving Manager
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Interim Printing Manager
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Oct 2021 - Aug 2022
Focus on development/training of employees and streamlining rotogravure print processes to produce world class quality.Oversee supervisors, press leads and operators. Around 75 employees.Develop strategy/projects to reach x-matrix goals given by upper management
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Graphics Manager
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Jan 2016 - Oct 2021
Responsible for management of graphics and in house rotogravure engraving of 15 employees. Overseeing vendors in multiple disciplines in the printing industry. Current team is responsible for 2 gravure facilities in flexible packaging. Creates strategic goals and accountability that feeds directly back into achieving managements x matrix goals. Responsible for development of fingerprint profiles for color management, launching customer PQM programs and technical print service troubleshooting. High level of collaboration on all levels within the organization and outside. Emphasis on customer expectations and service.
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Ink and Coatings Manager
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Dec 2013 - Jan 2017
Manage ink room functions and improvement of on color sent to press and reduction of overall reworkInventory.Manage vendors and facility evaluation of ink systems for purchasing contracts.Managed 17 employees across multiple shifts for overall ink and adhesive production for press.Implement processes and training to improve quality and repeatability in regards to color for first time proofs. Received technical training from multiple vendors and NAPIM.
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Inventory Control
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Jan 2012 - Nov 2013
Responsible for ordering ink and coating products. Experience with MRP. Work off and control of Unallocated Inventory. Direct contact with all vendors focusing on process improvements within the supply chain.
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Press Supervisor
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Jan 2008 - Jan 2012
Supervise production on multiple gravure machines. Color match existing and new products per customer requirements. Troubleshoot press issues. Improve efficiency focusing on utilizing technology and communication. Developed custom software for in house use. In charge of plant wide monthly training focusing on OSHA required training, GMP, Hazwoper, plant policies and procedures.
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Press Operator
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Jan 2004 - Jan 2008
Run production on a rotogravure press. In charge of directing crew to meet objectives and production demands.
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1st and 2nd helper
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Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
Assist press operator in running rotogravure press. Keep ink and raw materials supplied for production.
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