Looking for a position in a company with potential for growth, where I can use my experience, knowledge, and creativity to enhance company production and profits as well as gain new knowledge and grow personally. * Production manager with over 20 years of experience in the print manufacturing industry * Knowledgeable in lithography, flexography, digital printing, and finishing processes * Effective at maintaining high levels of productivity in a fast paced and changing environment * Accurately estimate print project costs, maintain budgets, and increase productivity by setting and enforcing production timelines and project deadlines * Known in the industry for establishing direct relationships with key suppliers to insure maximum project profitability, best visual quality, and maximum printing value Edwards Label, Inc -Ventura, CA 6/2009 to 11/2018 Production Manager * Managed all plant operations and insured quality/waste factors met company standards * Scheduled project requirements and the most efficient use of personnel, materials, and equipment * Selected vendors and suppliers based on project requirements, ensuring that deliverables were handled in a timely and cost-effective manner * Analyzed press scheduling to ensure desired flow of work could be maintained efficiently with the available staffing and production capabilities * Planned, directed, and coordinated all plant production and administrative operations in accordance with pre-established company objectives and policies * Approved and justified production personnel overtime by using the "Time Card Observation" procedure and overtime log to maximize profitability * Implemented job cost analysis through the creation of accurate weekly reports * Kept abreast of new methods, processes, and procedures in order to increase production efficiency * Participated in special projects directed toward improving productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness * Worked directly with the CEO to continually reevaluate personnel, practices, and procedures to maintain and improve quality control, safety, high levels of production, and company morale * Ensured production equipment was operating at optimum efficiency and equipment down-time was minimized by means of creating work orders (PM Program) and reviewing daily operator feed-back logs * Maintained open communication with the CEO and purchasing department to ensure all inventories were adequately maintained for production needs * Consulted with the CEO, the estimating, graphics, purchasing, engineering, and customer service departments, and the sales team to develop new products * Managed all aspects of quality control and facility maintenance * Examined all finished print production jobs, compared them with original instructions, and ensured that any changes were incorporated accurately and in a timely manner Ventura Laminating Ventura, CA 1/2004 to 6/2009 CEO/CFO * Managed all company financial statements and business plans * Purchased all equipment and managed facility upgrades * Negotiated a lease on secondary facility and accompanying equipment * Managed all aspects of employee hiring, training, and safety * Responsible for all customer and vendor relations * Acquired new customers through both inside and outside sales Ventura Laminating Ventura, CA 9/2000 to 1/2004 Plant Manager * Managed all aspects of production and personnel to ensure deadlines were met * Scheduled all work orders and deliveries of finished products * Oversaw all aspects of quality control and customer audits, addressing discrepancies with corrective action reports and updated company policies * Maintained relationships with customers via phone, emails, and in-house visits * Monitored inventory and coordinated with vendors to ensure proper and timely supply of materials * Negotiated with vendors to obtain the most economical prices and reliable, timely supply of materials * Maintained all equipment as well as the facility for optimal safety and cleanliness Ventura Laminating Ventura, CA 3/1996 to 5/1998 Lead Machine Operator * Operated and maintained all laminating, die cutting, and bindery equipment (List available upon request.) * Worked directly with management and customers to ensure timely production of orders with optimal quality and maximum profitability * Responsible for packaging and shipping products

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• CFO
• Financial
• Financial Statements
• Inventory
• lithography
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Outside Sales
• Packaging
• Purchasing