Dylan Gallahan
Kraft Heinz
Winchester,VA
11
years of professional experience
Results-oriented. Skilled in optimizing production workflows and ensuring safety compliance. Expertise in mentoring teams and establishing quality standards, driving consistent improvements in performance and operational efficiency.
Work History
Team Leader
3 Years 5 Months- Led cross-functional teams to optimize production workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Implement training programs to elevate team performance and safety compliance.
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality regulations and helping maintain a safe work environment.
- Monitored key performance indicators, ensuring alignment with company quality standards and objectives.
- Mentor new team members, fostering skill development and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Maintain an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to promote communication, collaboration, and problem-solving among staff members.
Second Pressman
2 Years 2 Months- Operate press, ensuring accurate color matching and print quality.
- Collaborated with first pressman to streamline workflow and improve efficiency.
- Improved productivity by assisting the First Pressman in setting up, operating, and troubleshooting the printing press.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively coordinating with the scheduling department to prioritize jobs based on deadlines and resources available.
- Enhanced print quality by consistently monitoring color registration and adjusting press settings accordingly.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Optimized equipment lifespan through consistent adherence to preventive maintenance schedules and prompt reporting of any mechanical issues encountered during operation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between jobs, minimizing downtime and maximizing production output.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Monitored machine settings for optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues during production runs.
- Conducted routine maintenance on printing equipment to enhance reliability.
Press Roll Tender
4 Years 9 Months- Operated roll handling equipment to ensure seamless production flow.
- Ensured smooth operation of printing press by regularly inspecting rollers, tension, and alignment.
- Aided in achieving deadlines under pressure through effective time management skills and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Increased efficiency in the roll tender process by implementing a streamlined workflow for loading and unloading paper rolls.
- Provided support to press operators by promptly addressing technical issues and assisting with machine adjustments as needed.
- Maintained safety standards within the workplace by adhering to company guidelines and completing routine equipment checks.
- Reduced downtime during roll changes by efficiently organizing and preparing rolls for installation.
- Demonstrated adaptability when working with various printing presses, quickly learning new systems as needed to maintain productivity levels.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Managed documentation related to roll tender operations, including work orders, inventory records, and maintenance logs.
Material Handler
1 Year 4 Months- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Read production orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Staff management
Staff training
Team motivation
Daily operations
Problem-solving
Data analysis
Technical support
Attention to detail
Teamwork and collaboration
Relationship building
Professional and courteous
Timeline
Team Leader
Kraft Heinz
03.2023 - CurrentRead More
Second Pressman
Quad Graphics
01.2021 - 03.2023Read More
Press Roll Tender
Quad Graphics
03.2017 - 12.2021Read More
Material Handler
Quad Graphics
11.2015 - 03.2017Read More
Millbrook High
High School Diploma
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