Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Francis Alefosio

Chapel Hill

Summary

Proven leader within the organization with hands-on experience in warehouse, maintenance, parts, and pressroom departments. Implemented training to expand team members' capabilities, enhancing overall team performance. Printing professional with a strong track record of producing high-quality printed materials and maintaining equipment for reliability in meeting production deadlines. Exceptional at collaborating with team members to ensure a smooth workflow. Experienced in operating and maintaining print press machinery for optimal performance while adhering to production schedules and safety standards.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Press Operator

Valassis / RRD
03.2019 - Current
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
  • Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the department through constructive feedback and proactive problem-solving efforts.
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities, quickly identifying and resolving issues that arose during production runs.
  • Enhanced printing efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting on printing press equipment.
  • Team building crews through proper training resulting in advancement and promotions

Press Operator

Valassis
09.2012 - 03.2019
  • Consistently is one of the top producers from year to year along with maintaining high quality products and one of the lowest dollar amounts of production remakes. Operation of various web size printing formats in order to obtain maximum production according to established quality standards. Makes necessary machine adjustments and leads in necessary changeovers or make-readies to maximize production. Works with assigned crew to troubleshoot press problems and conducts necessary preventive maintenance. Adheres to all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment. Directs and informs the crew in day-to-day operations. Qualified Head Press Operator that has covered down other Head Press Operators to run press when needed. Has assisted in the reprogramming of the skid layout on the Sage Robot for all presses. Participated in the maintenance program which enabled a better understanding of preventive measures on equipment, gained experienced on the EAM program and able to rebuild/replace various parts and equipment. Oversaw the training and authorized to sign levels for press assistants for 2 shifts as the Press Assistant Supervisor.

Press Assistant

Valassis
06.2009 - 06.2012
  • Responsible for ensuring final product is stacked to standard and is visually pleasing while placed on the skid. Assist crew in make ready/changing of plates while discarding old plates in recycling crushers. Ensuring area of operation is clean and clear of debris. Set standard of achieving lowest waste on press while running cutter work while in this position.

Warehouse Material Handler

Valassis
06.2008 - 06.2009
  • Maintained inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory. Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders. Documented materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units. Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product. Documented product shipment by recording units shipped. Maintained material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections; making operator repairs. Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Automated Logistical Specialist

U.S. Army
06.1998 - 07.2007
  • Assessed, organized and trained personnel in Prescribed Load List (PLL) program and the System Authorization Access Request (SAAR) program. Designed a program within the ULLS system to assist in low to high priority requests, downtime for deadline equipment and a real time budget report for organization to help in stateside and overseas expenditures. Successfully contracted civilian vendors to assist organization to maintain a 100% battle readiness both in peacetime and war.

Education

Associates - Business Admin

American Samoa Community College
05.1997

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eArmyU
09.2004

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Northern Virginia College
09.2002

Skills

  • Machine operation
  • Color matching
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Quality control inspection
  • Environmental compliance awareness
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Employee development
  • Coaching
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Goal setting

Accomplishments

  • Led, directed and trained printing press crew of 8 employees.
  • Entrusted to oversee, train and sign off levels of press assistants and press operators for all 4 shifts.
  • Achieved low waste percentage on a new contract through effectively helping with ink, water, paper and waste information.
  • Assumed leadership role / responsibilities when primary supervisor is out with little to no supervision.

Certification

Multiple certifications pertaining to :


  • Management courses
  • Leadership classes
  • Team building

Timeline

Head Press Operator

Valassis / RRD
03.2019 - Current

Press Operator

Valassis
09.2012 - 03.2019

Press Assistant

Valassis
06.2009 - 06.2012

Warehouse Material Handler

Valassis
06.2008 - 06.2009

Automated Logistical Specialist

U.S. Army
06.1998 - 07.2007

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eArmyU

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Northern Virginia College

Associates - Business Admin

American Samoa Community College

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