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James Crawford

Holiday,FL

Summary

Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Kaleidoscope Services
09.2013 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.

Production Manager

Diverse Reprographics & More, LLC
04.2008 - 09.2013
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.

Assistant Manager

Frank Parson Express
05.2005 - 04.2008
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Press Helper

Carter Printing
04.2003 - 05.2005
  • 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.
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press.
  • Loaded and positioned unprinted materials.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mills E. Godwin High School
Richmond, VA

Skills

  • Manufacturing Procedures
  • Effective Planning
  • Komori Lithrone 28 6 - color sheetfed press
  • Fuji Jpress
  • Seacap1 inkjet and tabbers
  • Kompac coater
  • Polar cutter
  • Inventory control
  • Production workflow management
  • Postal sorting
  • Forklift operator
  • Non CDL truck/van driver

Timeline

Production Manager

Kaleidoscope Services
09.2013 - Current

Production Manager

Diverse Reprographics & More, LLC
04.2008 - 09.2013

Assistant Manager

Frank Parson Express
05.2005 - 04.2008

Press Helper

Carter Printing
04.2003 - 05.2005

High School Diploma -

Mills E. Godwin High School
James Crawford