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Rotogravure Press Operator

We are a highly successful specialty printer located in Northern California wine country. Currently, we are seeking motivated printing professionals to operate Rotogravure presses. Accustomed to producing high-quality work on various film and foil substrates, willing and able to provide training to press assistants, highly knowledgeable in color matching and troubleshooting print issues.

If you have the qualifications that match our requirements, we would be interested in talking to you. We are a well-respected company within the wine industry and offer competitive wages, excellent benefits and may offer relocation assistance.

Resume to: HR@maverickcaps.com

or 751 E. Gobbi Street, Ukiah, CA 95482

www.maverickcaps.com

Job Searches

Seeking a position where I can use my extensive knowledge of print production,Gravure printing, the creative process and manufacturing to deliver cost-effective retail and direct marketing communications that drive sales and revenue. An experienced manager who directs the Production, Traffic and Studio functions, sources vendors and negotiates aggressively for his employer. Ideal position would be in the role of a Creative Services Group Director, managing the process, negotiating with vendors and working on process improvement.

• Managed creative teams (13 years of experience) to produce monthly catalogs plus all corporate branding for both Consumer and B2B direct marketing companies.
• Sourced new vendors and negotiated new contracts, for savings of $7 million dollars.
• Instituted financial and process controls on production process.
• Spearheaded continuous improvement of publishing process.
• Responsible for staffing and management for creative services group.

Highlights:

• Redefining products and services offered by group to realize group strategy
• Conducting market trend research and competition analysis
• Precisely defining the communication strategy for global Brand owners and forming action plan for its implementation
• Measures to improve Brand awareness of the group all over Europe
• Accountability to top management in form of presentations, reports, and plans on a periodic basis
• Analyzing and optimizing the internal operations of the in-house studio
• Company deals with global clients

Successful in establishing vision and strategies to development new business. Expert at leveraging networks and
business relationships. Strong general management skills. A team builder talented in partnering with all business
operations to significantly expand market share, generate sustainable revenues and EBITA gains. International
experience. Opportunity search includes business development, sales and marketing roles in the following markets: graphic arts; specialty chemicals; pharmaceuticals and consumer goods packaging.

Highlights:

• Spearheaded business development initiatives for $2.6 billion global manufacturer in the graphic arts
  industry.
• Managed strategic alliances and collaborated on various joint marketing activities.
• Developed & launched new business development strategy directed towards consumer product companies generating $1million annually by capturing adjacent market of hot or cold foil stamping and metalized substrates.
• Change agent in organizational realignment to address end users concerns.
• Produced more than 300 viable leads for consumer product companies by developing and communicating value proposition specific to their business needs.

• Highly experienced industry professional with over 20 years experience. A hard working and creative problem solver.
• Extensive knowledge of colour, technical and quality management; experience of all print processes, especially packaging print processes of Lithography, Flexography and Gravure. I am a qualified G7 Expert, and a member of the FFTA's prepress leadership council.
• Operations Manager at North American prepress facility in Toronto.
  
  • The role encompasses safety, quality, production and all technical aspects; sales, technical support, colour management.
  • I am responsible for the financial performance of the division, reporting in to management within Sonoco Products Corporation.
• Dual citizenship, British and Canadian.

Print Quality Control – Customer / Supplier / Sales / Plant Communication

Successful at managing large retail customer accounts and coordinating multiple printing plant operations to achieve premium printed quality results that add value in an efficient and cost effective manner. Served as key company contact with major retail customers. Traveled extensively across the U.S. to customer headquarters and many  plant locations. Demonstrated technical and management skills in the printing and retail advertising industry.

Areas of expertise include

• Customer Relationship Management
• Corporate Quality and Productivity
• Multi-Plant Communication
• Project Management
• Operations Management
• ISO Documentation and Procedures
• Process Analysis / Improvement
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

• Designed & implemented vendor managed Inventory control and colour management system (Ink Kitchen concept)
• Successfully established a new Tol/MEK free PU resin based reverse printing ink which was priced about 20% higher than existing  inks.
• Brought profitable business in niche applications like
  
  1. Toluene free ink and coating systems for reverse and surface printing appl.
  2. PP fabric lamination,
  3. Foil induction sealing,
     
• Coordination at pre-press stage with Cylinder Manufacturers for establishing cylinder configuration for cost / waste reduction and improving printability.
• Established color management system using Gretag/X-rite spectrophotometer, in collaboration with our R&D, graphic arts labs, print management companies.
• Mathematical model to identify wastages and potential cost control sites.
• Prepared ready reckoner for costing of laminates/prints and Trouble shooting on press.
• Chosen Best employee in 2000-01

Over 15 years in packaging, gravure printing, engraving, & graphics, prepress. A dedicated, hard-working professional with the communication skills to work with associates at all levels within the organization. A strong team player who values teamwork, and also possesses the ability to work independently.

• Strong skills in customer service, and client relations.
• Fast ability to adapt to changing environments and new positions.
• 15+ years experience in packaging and Gravure printing technology, 10 years prepress, and 12 years color management and Quality control.
• Work experience in printing, graphics communication and ICC profiling in color management.
  Proficient in MS Office Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign.
• Solid understanding of the gravure printing and packaging materials, packaging design along with process control.
• Project management skills from start to finish process, and capable of doing press approvals for copy, fit and color.

I would also like to extend my horizons internationally again as this really grows your experience and knowledge base. 20+ years' experience in the package printing & converting industry. Technical experience as well as Management experience in the industry. African international work experience and the ability to work unsupervised.

Significant Accomplishments:

• Part of management team to set up new Gravure plant in Nigeria. Involved with the procurement of Bobst Gravure presses for the company.
• Small team on site, so I controlled all inbound and outbound logistics, machine planning as well as the pre press side.
• Extensive experience with International suppliers to the Gravure Industry, inks, paper board, cylinders and consumables, very good contacts with these companies.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the Gravure Industry, from pre press, planning, logistics - right through to machine operation.
• Extensive experience in paper label and board conversion.
• Organized, dependable, motivated
• Effective in meeting deadlines while remaining flexible with changing needs and demands of customers
• Excellent relationships with customers, suppliers and co-workers.
• Good management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, knowledgeable on Illustrator.

Most recently Tech Service Manager with major ink supplier. Responsible to Sales Managers, Field Sales, Technical and Product Development lab, and direct interaction with Customers. Supervised 5 salary, 25 hourly, complete Color Service Lab with 8 employees and one manager.

• Pigment chemist for 15 years. Vast experience in Gravure & Flexo industries over last 15 years
• Technical Director for GAA 2001-2005.
• Managed Suppliers for major Packaging Company 1996-2001, resulting in 5-year ink supply contract with objectives and guaranteed $7 Million savings to packaging company.
• Authored numerous articles in trade and technical literature for printing and color science.
• Authored and taught Gravure courses for GAA 2001-2005, developed all content for Operator Cert Program.
• Authored and lead instructor for WMU Flexo courses, 2006-2008.

25 years' experience in the package printing & converting industry on both the supplier and converting side. Technical & sales experience with excellent relationships throughout the industry. Extensive international travel experience and the ability to work in both the US & Canada

Significant Accomplishments:

• Growing and maintaining a $10 Million sales level for the U.S. operation
• Identifying new market opportunities outside of traditional markets
• Participating in trade shows and advertising in trade journals.

Present Job Profile:

• Developing new inks & improving the running ink used in Gravure printing.
• Developing different types of Inks for various types of substrates such as BOPP, POLYESTER, PVC,PE,MET BOPP,MET PET, AL.FOILand PAPER Film etc.
• Raw material testing such as pigments testing resins testing and solvent testing.
• General testing of inks such as Tap test, Resolubility, Blocking, Bond strength, Water stability,Alkali test, Soap test, Fat resistance, Oil resistance,HR test,Rub resistance test,Abrasion test, Cof test, Light fastness test and Printing.
• Testing of purity of solvent by Gas Chromatography and moisture test.
• Comparative study of competitor inks.
• Implementing ISO 9001 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001  (Environmental Management System) and ISO 18001 (Occupational Health and  Safety Assessment System) in all above activities.
• Coordination between Production, Quality control and R&D Division.

Professional History

Chemist with International Ink Company

• Assist in developing new product
• Evaluate new pigment, surfactants and dispersant
• Provide technical support to resolve customers claims
• Knowledge of SAP program
• Chair of JHSC
  

• Assured the quality meet the company’s expectations
• Matched Colours with X-rite and Densitometer to decrease setup time on presses
• Calibrated and worked with instruments such as Gas Chromatography, OTR, MVTR and COF tester
• Documented all the procedure according to ISO 9000
  

• Assisted in setting up a new lab facility
• Performed routine quality checks on product to meet customer expectations

• Creative and results-driven graphic designer and art manager Expertise in art direction, graphic design, illustration, pre-press and project/print management
• Organized, dependable, motivated
• Ability to handle projects from concept to completion while managing production/print schedules
• Effective in meeting deadlines and budgets while remaining flexible with changing needs and demands
• Excellent rapport with clients, vendors, managers, supervisors and co-workers

Master’s degree candidate, with emphasis on technical skills required in Printing Technology. Seeking a fulltime position in the Print, Packaging or Color engineering industry.

Specialties:

• Color Management tools
• Print Analysis
• Digital flexographic plate making work flow
• Quality Control & Trouble shooting
• Package Design
• Project Management

Skills

• Good Management skills
• Good Manufacturing skills
• Technical skills- Printing Inks for flexible packaging, Inks for Screen Printing and UV varnishes for Litho application
• Good at utilization of assets
• Proficient in MS Office
• Good Internet skills
• Assertive, have excellent leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent communication and reasonable marketing skills
• Patient and a good problem solver, even under pressure
• I can take a project from thought to finish
• Needs no supervision

A senior level manager with experience in purchasing, operations, equipment and facilities utilization, and business planning. Demonstrated strengths include professional negotiating skills, team building, project management, creative problem solving, analysis, and Strategic development and implementation.

• Negotiated and managed $1.2 million annually of volume incentive agreements with major paper companies.
• Successfully negotiated paper sales totaling $2.5K in 2008, to reconfirm existing customers.
• Negotiated agreements with mills to achieve new paper sales of $1.2 million for eight new accounts in 2008.
• Achieved improved paper EBIT on existing accounts of $900,000 in 2008.
• Negotiated improved terms with suppliers, valued at $967,000 annually.
• Successfully secured training in proper paper claims investigation and filing for 334 employees in the US & Canada.
• Led trials for three Asian paper grades versus domestic suppliers, thereby developing the potential for increase paper sales in Western North American plants.
• Achieved paper claims closed within 15 days on average, with 98% recovery of claimed dollars.
• Developed presentations and webinars for sales training and customer paper market updates.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Excellent hand-eye coordination with mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledgeable with computers and order entry systems
• Flexible and willing to learn new skills
• Sales and customer service experience
• Experienced with parts and service and safety awareness
• Background in shipping & receiving and licenced forklift operator

Highly motivated Technical Sales professional with 15+ years of progressively responsible and successful experience in providing technical sales support to end users, marketing organization and sales account managers. Extensive industry knowledge and expertise in color working with the flexo and label packaging industry.

Technical, Sales and Marketing

• Increased sales by identifying new opportunities and recommending solutions
• New flexo product launches and product feasibility studies
• Consultative services including training and quality assurance
• Strong knowledge of color and screening technologies in the Flexo market

Organizational

• Project management and resource allocation
• Technical reporting
• Organization and dissemination of knowledge

Internal and External Customer relations

• Extensive working knowledge of Flexo and label accounts in the USA and Canada
• Team selling with marketing and sales personnel including prospecting and joint calls
• Persistent follow up skills and sensitivity to end user needs
• Experience dealing with International colleagues