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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Certified Personal Trainer
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ESTEBAN DIAZ

ESTEBAN DIAZ

Production & Prepress Manager
Miami,FL

Summary

Results-driven Production Manager with over 8 years at 4OVER, leading prepress, pressroom, bindery, and fulfillment teams to meet aggressive deadlines in fast-paced commercial printing. Proven ability to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and ensure on-time delivery for 1500+ daily jobs. Strong background in OSHA/5S compliance, crisis management, and cross-departmental leadership.

Experienced Production Manager successful maintaining consistent on-time delivery for customers. Well-organized, proactive and resourceful in dealing with routine and complex production issues.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Production Manager

4OVER
01.2015 - Current
  • Led 185+ employees across prepress, press, bindery, and fulfillment—ensuring 98% on-time completion of 1500+ daily jobs.
  • Reduced plate remakes by 25% by enforcing preflight checklists and training designers on file specs.
  • Streamlined bindery/shipping, cutting same-day turnaround by 2 hours through workflow adjustments.
  • Implemented 5S organization, reducing material search time by 35%.
  • 8 Years – Most Recent Role
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.

Prepress Technician

NUPRESS
01.2014 - 11.2014
  • Processed magazines, catalogs, and brochures using CTP systems.
  • Troubleshot file issues (EPS, PDF, PostScript) to prevent press delays.
  • 11 Months

Prepress Technician → General Manager

INKOLOR
08.2001 - 10.2012
  • Oversaw $1.2M/year in print production, improving workflow efficiency.
  • Introduced digital job tickets, reducing miscommunication by 40%.
  • Took over press operations for 7 months after pressman’s medical leave, preventing $250K in lost production.
  • 9 Years – Promoted 3x
  • Facilitated seamless handoffs between departments through clear communication of job specifications and requirements.
  • Enabled on-time delivery of projects by closely monitoring deadlines and proactively addressing potential delays or complications.
  • Increased client satisfaction by collaborating with designers to refine artwork for optimal print results.
  • Strengthened relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms that resulted in cost savings on supplies such as plates, ink, paper stock.
  • Expedited project completion times with effective prioritization of tasks and efficient multitasking abilities.

Prepress Manager

CITY COLORS
05.1998 - 08.2001
  • Supervised preflight troubleshooting of EPS, PDF & PostScript files.
  • Managed CtP, PS rips, and plate output for offset/digital printing.

Designer/Prepress Technician

COLORAMA PRINTING
03.1997 - 04.1998
  • Maintained all aspects of graphics design, pre-press, and post-production workflows.

Education

Associate of Arts - Architectural Drafting

Nueva Professions
Porlamar, Nueva Esparta
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Fray Elias
Porlamar, Nueva Esparta
05.2001 -

Skills

Prepress & Print: CTP/RIP systems, Adobe Creative Suite, offset/digital plate production

Certification

OSHA Certified (Safety Compliance)

Accomplishments

  • Saved $85K/year by renegotiating vendor contracts for plates/inks.
  • Trained 50+ employees on press operations, file prep, and OSHA safety.
  • 5S Implementation: Organized warehouse/production floors, reducing material search time by 35%.

Certified Personal Trainer

During the Covid 19 lockdown, I took an on line certification as a Personal Trainer with ISSA.

This experience not only deepened my knowledge of fitness and wellness but also strengthened my discipline and ability to motivate others.

Timeline

Production Manager

4OVER
01.2015 - Current

Prepress Technician

NUPRESS
01.2014 - 11.2014

Prepress Technician → General Manager

INKOLOR
08.2001 - 10.2012

Associate of Arts - Architectural Drafting

Nueva Professions
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Fray Elias
05.2001 -

Prepress Manager

CITY COLORS
05.1998 - 08.2001

Designer/Prepress Technician

COLORAMA PRINTING
03.1997 - 04.1998

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