Accomplished professional with extensive experience in managing all aspects of the print process, including leasing with customers on artwork requirements and collaborating with plate manufacturers on fingerprints. Demonstrates exceptional skills in print project management, workflow optimisation, cost control strategies, and deadline management. Proven track record in quality control, stock management, team leadership, and performance management. Adept at efficient multitasking and colour management. Committed to driving operational excellence and achieving organisational goals through innovative solutions and strategic planning.
Covering Print Production Supervisor Role when required
leading a team of 6 print technicians
Ensuring key KPI's are achieved
Responsible for Health & Safety for all members of the team
Delivering effective training
Effectively running of Flexographic printing presses - 7 Arpeco and 10 colour Gallus with reel to reel capabilities
Including inline Hot Foil, Cold Foil and Silk Screen printing
Responsible for ensure print quality is of the highest standards
Running a 2 Colour Flexo graphic press
Project lead in installation of 10 Colour Nilpeter press in 2023. this included removal or obsolete press, building alterations, press modifications, Factory acceptance tests and sign off in Denmark, Site acceptance test and final sign off in Colchester. Staff training and implementing innovations and site scrap reduction ideas.
Improvement in KPI's by reducing scrap by 50%, reducing changeover times in turn improving overall production outputs and a large reduction in customer complaints.
Leading innovations such as AVT, Artwork design improvements and a customer saving Low migration Luminescent ink
Introducing a harmonious "Team environment" with an open door approachable management style.
Lead role in filming of an episode of Inside the Factory on the BBC