Daniel Schulz
Falling Waters,WV
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Department Manager
Quad Graphics
01.2017 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of pressroom (Offset press room and Gravure Pressroom) and Paper Warehouse (200 employees).
- Managed safety of all employees through improved ergonomic improvements to daily tasks, improved guarding, and working conditions.
- Managed work quality to meet client expectations through improvements to cylinder engraving and optimizing plate curves for better color match to proofs.
- Managed and worked with high-profile retail, magazine, & catalog clients to assure we met their expectations (ie: Dollar General, National Geographics, and RH Interiors).
- Production improvement and waste reduction.
- Identifying barriers with-in production process to reduce delays, implementing resolutions to improve through-put, and reduce waste.
- Manage labor needs and costs.
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
Manufacturing Manager
Quad Graphics
02.2013 - 01.2017
- Manufacturing Manager of Winchester retail insert plant to help improve production and sales margins.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Wrote process, employee and production schedules.
- Set product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to monitor quality of finished products.
- Performed detailed material inventories and ordered more supplies.
- Coordinated procedures for facility and equipment maintenance, modification or replacement.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Oversaw Goss C500, C700, and Manroland presses along with paper warehouse, freight, and off-line 1/4" fold.
- Invested in equipment maintenance to improve performance and through-put of all products. This led to improved sales margins of all retail plants company wide.
- Oversaw Manassas, Virginia plant while maintaining my position in Winchester plant until Manassas plant operations ended. Also managed and maintained high sales return considering this plant had older Baker Perkins Presses.
Department Manager
Quad Graphics
03.2010 - 02.2013
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Oversaw all pressroom aspects that included M110, Honcho and Manroland presses.
- Dealt with very challenging clients printing hard and soft cover books with tight turnarounds on their print schedules.
- Dealt with products with very low margins so managing costs was critical which led to becoming and remaining very profitable.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Developed and implemented useful inventory management strategies to maximize sales and reduce costs.
- Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.
- Developed and managed department budget to monitor financial performance and minimize expenses.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Off-Set First Pressman / Shift Supervisor
Quad Graphics
04.2002 - 03.2010
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Ran 2x4 short cut-off Goss M1000 & Manroland Rotoman with QTI pinless folder and Vits sheeter.
- Worked with clients on color approvals while maintaining production and labor needs.
- Oversaw 2x4 platform while addressing customer concerns, managing supplies, and improving production across all 4 shifts.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Maintained register during make-ready and productions processes.
- Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waupun Highschool
Waupun, WI05.1985
Skills
- Cost Planning
- Performance Management
- Policy Development
- Team Supervision
- Workflow Coordination
- Business Development and Planning
Timeline
Press Department Manager
Quad Graphics
01.2017 - Current
Manufacturing Manager
Quad Graphics
02.2013 - 01.2017
Department Manager
Quad Graphics
03.2010 - 02.2013
Off-Set First Pressman / Shift Supervisor
Quad Graphics
04.2002 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Waupun Highschool