Candidate of the week - Prepress Production / Manufacturing / Operations Management, Melbourne

12 May 2009
  • Senior role as Victorian Premedia Manager (GEON Group)
  • Wealth of Experience (PMP, PBL, Incolour, AGA & others)
  • Proven successes with Project & Change Management
  • Proficiency in Competitive/Lean Manufacturing Principles


OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a position within a growing organization, whose operation would benefit from the addition of someone with my skills and attributes. With an objective of being challenged, and to meet that challenge in such a way, that gains the recognition of both management and shop floor staff alike, leaving me with a sense of satisfaction at days end and motivated to begin the next.


ATTRIBUTES

  • Exceptional natural leadership abilities with an inherent capacity to adapt to change, and a proven talent for critically analysing processes and implementing ‘Change Management’.

  • Genuine ability to elicit from others, a willingness to change actions or behaviour to resolve conflict, elevate performance or implement change and improve morale.

  • Very strong attribute for assessing manufacturing process requirements, for the creation and introduction of Preventative and Corrective Actions and Procedures, accompanied by strong data gathering and reporting skills to track the efficiency of change.

  • Proven track record in high level productivity and quality, results driven output, with well honed problem solving and lateral thinking skills and a meticulous attention to detail.

  • Highly motivated, and capable of producing maximum effort from both my team and myself with outstanding organisational, prioritisation and multi-tasking skills.

  • Proven interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to influence the actions and behaviour of others and mentor change.


RECENT WORK HISTORY
Victorian Premedia Manager  – GEON Group  –  2006-2009


ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Managed Prepress Dept. with sales of $600K mthly & profits of +25%. A peak staff level of 26, running 24/6, with numerous shift/hr structures.

  • Over the term I was Victorian Premedia Manager due to improved workflow, procedural change, attitude modification, coaching & introduced automation my dept. recorded:

  • Direct Labour reduction of 10 staff from 26 to 16.

  • 30% rise in Overall Department Efficiencies

  • Spoilage reduced from 3.0% to 0.5%.

  • Average Mthly Sick days dropped 75% from 14 to 3.5

  • Overtime was halved.

  • Non-Productive staff down 4 from 6 to 2

  • Project managed the implementation of ISO certified colour management system, becoming the 1st Australian Print Company to be awarded accreditation by DES as 100% ISO proficient.

  • Implemented numerous operational Process Improvements in QC, Cost Recovery & Proofing, reducing costs by $120K pa.

  • Researched, purchased & implemented several major equipment & workflow system upgrades totaling $125K, with an ROI of $125K pa. 

  • Played a role in the development of processes & documentation for the implementation of Procedures for ISO 9001 & 14001 accreditation.

  • Introduction of water recycling unit to cut fresh water usage by 60%.

  • Expanded production capabilities, setting up & fitting out a Design Studio.

  • Consolidation of 2 departments, ahead of target saving $145K pa.

  • Premedia Supervisor / Prepress Operator – GEON Group – 2004-2006

 


ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Project Managed the implementation of a process improvement procedure that reduced site costs by $100K pa.

  • Promoted to Assistant manager following

  • Improved Output on Night Shifts

  • Process Improvement proposals

  • Elevated staff Morale

  • Productivity increases of 25% through multi-tasking skills.

  • Factory Mgr/Prepress Supervisor/Operator – PMP Print  –  2002-2004


ACHIEVEMENTS

  • I was responsible for improved communication between the manufacturing departments which led to a significant reduction in downtime.

  • I developed a variety of production policies and procedures, in the manufacturing departments that streamlined production & increased efficiencies.

 


EDUCATION

  • Certificate IV - ‘Competitive Manufacturing’.
  • Certificate III - ‘Graphic Reproduction’.
  • ‘VCE’ Certificate


PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL COURSES

  • RBA Rules Based Automation, Kodak
  • Excel Level 3 Advanced, Holmseglen TAFE
  • Competitive Manufacturing-Six Sigma Corporate Excellence Group
  • Excel Level 2, Holmseglen TAFE
  • OH&S in the Workplace  PBL
  • Leadership & Effective Communication Pride Performance Group
  • The New Manager/Supervisor  PIAA
  • Level 2 Colour Management Chromaticity Aust.
  • Managing for High Performance LMA


SYSTEMS / APPLICATIONS / PROGRAMMES

  • PDF Workflow Systems – Prinergy, Signa Station & Impact
  • Imposition & Planning – Preps,  Upfront & Metrics
  • Certified Proofing, Printspec, Prinect & PCC CIP Data
  • Insight 5.0, RBA, Quark & Adobe Design Suite
  • Prism & Logic MIS systems, Word & Excel

 

In considering my profile, bear in mind that I am willing to consider an entry level position under the right conditions, with the right business that will afford me both stability and/or career development.

If you would like a more detailed resume and contact details for referees, please contact me by email or phone.

 

Contact: John Nagle
Mob: 0450 333 035
Home: (03) 9504 2574
Email:  john.nagle@optusnet.com.au