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ADAM SNYDER

Las Vegas

Summary

Production Operator, Team Leader, & Trainer with 10+ years of career experience leading, mentoring, training, and directing teams – setting up and operating high volume, large-scale production machinery supporting demanding customers under continuous safety, quality, customer service, cost control and deadline pressure. Advanced understanding of Manufacturing Processes, Tactical Planning and Production Operations. Applied internal quality and production standards and experienced in leading teams through change and turnaround situations to meet production and profit targets. Innovative and industrious with operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills on offset printing presses and auxiliary components. Results-oriented and accountable with expertise in inventory management and daily production reports analysis. Dedicated and an effective problem-solver – adapting and generating solutions; planning and directing complex operations; leading by example with continuous process improvement principles.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Material Planning and Procurement Specialist

Wilen Direct
07.2023 - Current
  • Mitigated risks associated with single-source suppliers by diversifying the company''s vendor base.
  • Managed inventory levels for optimal stock availability, minimizing shortages and excesses.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of a new ERP system to improve visibility into material requirements and streamline purchasing activities.
  • Improved procurement efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-effective strategies.
  • Input all materials needed to create job tickets. Enter the information from the usage and deliveries across 5 spread sheets. Update the press scheduling inputting and reconciliation.

Lead Press Operator / Team Leader

QUAD
01.2015 - 04.2023
  • Company Overview: www.quad.com Merced, CA 2015 to 04/2023 (Plant Closure) A 300+ employee (1,200 peak) 540K sq. ft. production plant that printed, finished, and distributed high-quality magazine, catalog, retail inserts and special interest publications. The plant went through multiple ownerships/name changes, including Color Press, Quebecor, World Color and was acquired in 2010 by Wisconsin based Quad/Graphics. The printing industry is adapting within an ever-evolving e-communications environment resulting in plant closures, consolidations, and nationwide restructuring effecting me and many others.
  • Lead, train, and direct a team in the set-up and operation of high speed, complex multi-color offset web printing presses and auxiliary equipment such as Platemakers, hydraulic paper cutters, and digital printers.
  • Communicate, support, and adhere to detailed Quality Standards as specified for each customer, adjusting to the variations in detailed color standards achieving consistency throughout the entire production run.
  • Energize and engage the team members by providing constructive feedback and daily praise. Clearly communicating directives and desired results; listening and understanding employee needs; respecting opinions; and addressing issues in a fair and timely manner.
  • Evaluate problems by investigating underlying causes to generate solutions and prioritize jobs during equipment breakdowns.
  • Employ technical knowledge of all products, equipment capabilities, estimated costs, and quality standards supporting Clients and Customer Service Representatives with technical issues and recommendations.
  • Provide direct customer interface on press color approvals.
  • Monitor the flow of materials, equipment set-ups, job progress, quality, and scheduling.
  • Committed to safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, and customer-satisfaction.
  • Oversee the preparation of the press for operation by verifying proper documentation, web-threading procedures, and inspecting, adjusting, or replacing slitter knives. Set register, mount plates, maintain water supply center, and adjust amounts for proper ink solution.
  • Monitor the quality and accuracy of ink density, position on paper, and register.
  • Maintained documentation for printing outputs, supplies consumed, printing costs, and equipment repairs.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment. Coordinating preventative maintenance programs to achieve maximum efficiency with limited downtime.
  • Operate material handling equipment as necessary such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Apply Lean principles of organization and standardization and Continuous Process Improvement principles.
  • I started from the bottom in an entry level production position and my desire to learn, leadership skills, technical knowledge, passion for process and self-improvement were recognized, allowing me to advance rapidly to Press Operator. Previous developmental, progressive leadership and technical roles include Assistant Press Leader, Roll-Stand Set-Up Operator, and Production Assembly / Material Handling roles.

Reset Specialist

KMART
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Company Overview: www.kmart.com Atwater, CA 2013 to 2015 Retail Chain
  • Responsible for performing product resets according to pre-established plan-o-grams.
  • Increase business by strategically growing space in outlets.
  • For supporting the sales team with execution of sales and marketing plans.
  • Unloaded trucks and stocked merchandise.

Asset Protection

WALMART
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Company Overview: www.walmart.com Turlock, CA 2010 to 2013 Retail Chain
  • Responsible for developing and implementing safety and security measures for an organization's customers and employers to prevent theft or fraud in their departments.
  • Monitor all operations with the help of surveillance cameras and equipment.
  • Identify and report any suspicious activity in the organization to the operations manager.
  • Conduct surveillance and inspections routinely to ensure security and detect shoplifters.
  • Enforce safety policies and procedures, prepare and present case reports, interact with law enforcement, and implement safety and environmental programs.
  • Zone Merchandise Manager/Department Manager
  • Responsible for managing the merchandise in a specific zone of a store.
  • Ensure that the merchandise is displayed in an attractive and organized manner and that it is easy for customers to find what they are looking for.
  • Properly stock merchandise and price it correctly.

Education

High School Diploma -

Atwater High School
Atwater, CA
06.2002

CDL - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

ACI
Merced, CA
07.2023

Skills

  • Supply Management
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Ink & Water Systems
  • Plate Making
  • Reel Stand Operations
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Superb Visual Acuity
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Troubleshooting
  • Training & Mentoring
  • Press Management

Certification

Certified Production and Inventory Control Manager (CPIM)

EDUCATION | TRAINING | CERTIFICATIONS

  • Development: Continuous Process Improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles. Re-Engineering, Contract Review, Cost Reduction, Vendor Relations, Leadership, Team Building, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Troubleshooting Techniques, and Inventory Control Measures.
  • Compliance: HR Policies & Procedures. Code of Business Conduct compliance training including Workplace / Sexual Harassment and Substance abuse awareness and prevention, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Training, etc.
  • Safety: General Safety (OSHA compliance), Hazardous Materials (MSDS, Waste & Spills, Storm Water Pollution Controls and Counter Measures, HAZMAT, Recycling, Bloodborne Pathogens), Ladder Safety, Fire Prevention & Extinguishers, Equipment Guarding, Material Handling & Pedestrian Safety, Fall Protection, Lock-Out / Tag-Out, Hand Safety, Ergonomics, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Emergency & Evacuation procedures.
  • Computer: MS OFFICE: Word & Outlook and Adobe Photoshop user skills plus Business Data-Management systems used to schedule, manage inventories, measure production, report, and analyze.

Timeline

Material Planning and Procurement Specialist

Wilen Direct
07.2023 - Current

Lead Press Operator / Team Leader

QUAD
01.2015 - 04.2023

Reset Specialist

KMART
01.2013 - 01.2015

Asset Protection

WALMART
01.2010 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Atwater High School

CDL - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

ACI

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