Production Manager
Printworks
Total years of experience :22 years, 11 Months
➢ Manages the overall production team and processes with direct line to general manager
➢ Process flow implementation and its control from order acceptance thru to dispatch which is being measured thru implementation of computerized information systems for accurate reporting to customers as well as internal controls
➢ Manages waste in production process (production materials, overtime, etc.)
➢ Managing order process from receipt of order from Customer service to production and delivery, liaise closely with sales. Planning of production according to priority as communicated by sales
➢ Training new staff in print, pre-press and finishing
➢ Purchasing and maintenance of stock levels of print material, negotiating prices, ensuring monthly stock check
➢ Overall responsibility for arranging couriers and collection to be in line with customer requirements
➢ Ensuring the good running of print machinery, ensuring that preventive maintenance is carried out
➢ Responsible for H & S standards of the production floor and risk management
➢ Temporary staff, negotiating and hiring temporary staff as needed in peak periods
➢ Plans and co-ordinates work flow to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of all areas with current capacity
➢ Plans and measures capacity
➢ Overall responsibility for managing employees’ holiday rotations to ensure optimized production during all times. Managing absenteeism and holidays to be in line with payroll and hours worked
➢ Negotiates with suppliers to ensure best unit pricing
➢ Order raw materials from suppliers on time
➢ Managing the people and resources ensuring skills to be in line with requirements and manage staff development and training needs. Trains staff in print and pre-press
➢ Responsible for ensuring appraisals completed for production team
➢ Backup for Artwork setting
➢ Liaise with subcontractors and customers to arrange delivery
➢ Supervised the following personnel in the organization:
• Production Department (4 Machine Operator and 4 Assistant Operator)
• Finishing Department (1 for Stitching and 2 for Seaming)
• 3 Graphic Designers (for approval of designs and concepts)
• 1 Secretary (for checking of queries from clients)
• 1 Material Controller (for supervision of Ink and Media control)
• 2 Drivers for an on-time pick-up and delivery of materials and printing/signages
➢ Dealing with clients for approval of pricing/costing/estimate and concept proposal if not available
➢ Dealing with engineers from Vutek for machine trouble shooting, repairs and maintenance
➢ Reporting directly to the General Manager for production and concept/design update
➢ Responsible for materials inventory and printing update using Quickbooks
➢ Organized monthly reporting for submission to the finance department
➢ Designing images for Billboards, Banners and different Signages
➢ Checking client files using PC - based graphics and RIP programs
➢ Prepared job orders and supervised production staff for a timely delivery
➢ Planning and monitoring digital production department operations
➢ Inspecting digital image product to verify the specification, set up and adjustment to equipment
➢ Studied production schedules and estimated hours to complete the printing jobs
➢ Adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules
➢ Efficient user of company resources in order to reduce wastage without compromising quality
➢ Organized monthly reports and machines’ maintenance
➢ Created an effective team based on a mutual respect, trust and open communication
Engage in printing outdoor and indoor signs such us billboard, streamer, banner, backlit flex, prisma vision and bus wrap. Supervising the inkjet production and seaming department. Responsible in minor machine problem and maintenance. Responsible in monthly and annual product inventory
Printing of indoor and outdoor signs such as billboard, streamer, banner, backlit flex, backlit sticker and bus wrap. Supervising the production and seaming department include the product quality control. Responsible in all incoming material as well the monthly and annual inventory report. Responsible in minor machine problem and maintenance
Printing of indoor sign such as Photo gloss, matte paper, backlit film and paper adhesive. Project lay outing, freehand brush (for streamer), silkscreen printing and manual sticker cutting.
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