Brett Imlay
Spokane
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Ross Print & Packaging, enhancing operational efficiency and employee performance. Expert in operations management and team leadership, achieving significant improvements in productivity and profit. Skilled in strategic planning and process improvement, with a focus on achieving exceptional results and maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Ross Print & Packaging
06.2019 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
Production Manager
Litho Flexo Grafics
10.2012 - 05.2019
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
Flexo Press Operator
Litho Flexo Grafics
11.2000 - 09.2012
- Reduced waste and material costs through careful monitoring of ink usage and optimized press settings.
- Proactively participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay updated on the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in flexographic printing.
- Worked closely with prepress personnel to ensure accurate file preparation and seamless transition from digital files to physical plates.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in process reviews, discussing findings, and proposing actionable steps for enhancement.
- Performed rigorous quality control checks on printed materials to identify defects or inconsistencies before final delivery to customers.
- Minimized set-up times through diligent plate mounting procedures and accurate registration of printing plates.
- Developed effective communication channels among team members resulting in increased productivity during shift operations.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing best practices in flexographic printing and streamlining workflow processes.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Marine Corps
07.1995 - 02.1999
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Increased operational readiness of aircraft fleet through timely completion of scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Contributed to a reduction in maintenance-related incidents by maintaining a strong focus on safety during all tasks.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Employee motivation
- Staff development
- Client relationships
- Workflow optimization
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
Timeline
Operations Manager
Ross Print & Packaging
06.2019 - Current
Production Manager
Litho Flexo Grafics
10.2012 - 05.2019
Flexo Press Operator
Litho Flexo Grafics
11.2000 - 09.2012
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Marine Corps
07.1995 - 02.1999
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