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Jason Rahochik

Hagerstown,MD

Summary

Hardworking, reliable and self motivated Production Manager with over twenty eight years of manufacturing experience. Offering years of leadership, personnel management, problem solving and efficient operations experience. Proficient in improvising, adapting and executing in multiple industries. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Manager

Walter Surface Technologies
Waynesboro, PA
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, monitoring progress.
  • Resolved any issues arising from machine breakdowns or delays in supply chain promptly.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Monitored inventory levels of raw materials, supplies, finished goods, and tools.
  • Scheduled preventive maintenance programs for machines used in production lines.
  • Managed areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
  • Saved costs by identifying low-priced suppliers, and monitoring deliveries to ensure zero downtime.
  • Created and adjusted daily production schedules based on constantly changing priorities to maintain production efficiency while also meeting customer demands.
  • Utilized project management skills to target and achieve goals within a set time period. Projects included everything from process improvement to complete company shutdown.
  • Implemented and maintained a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
  • Managed staff members in their daily operations to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Recruited new employees for the manufacturing team based on job requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records of manufacturing activities.

Production Supervisor - Cutting / Folding

Phoenix Color Inc.
Hagerstown, MD
02.2014 - 08.2023
  • Learned, operated and provided training for several types of cutters and folders including Stahl TD, Heidelberg (Stahl) KH and Heidelberg (Stahl) TH models.
  • Implemented, performed and maintained preventative maintenance procedures to ensure the longevity and efficiency of equipment.
  • Monitored and sustained company and OSHA safety requirements to provide a safe work environment for employees.
  • Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in a Lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow, and output among several departments.
  • Utilized project management skills to initiate and maintain an efficient workflow process.
  • Maintained communication with senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
  • Regularly reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines and maintain customer expectations through quality and completion dates.
  • Decreased inventory and labor hours through strategic process changes.
  • Managed production lines to meet safety, quality and production goals
  • Monitored production equipment and provided maintenance or scheduled work orders in a proactive manner to maintain efficient production.
  • Ensured daily customer production demands were met and communicated to customer service.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and safety standards while also providing input for individual improvement.
  • Established and updated dally production schedules using PCS scheduling system to meet constantly changing demands.
  • Monitored and edited payroll daily using Kronos Workforce Central

Production Supervisor - Jacketing

Phoenix Color Inc.
Hagerstown, MD
07.2013 - 01.2014
  • Utilized project management skills to facilitate in the transfer, set up and operation of jacketing equipment including the Jack Plus as well as packaging equipment.
  • Maintained communication with maintenance department for installation, set up and continuous operation improvement of equipment.
  • Provided feedback to upper management for areas of concern as well as improvement including personnel, production and safety.
  • Created preventative maintenance and quality control procedures to minimize down time of equipment.
  • Initialized production process utilizing Lean Management tactics to maintain an efficient work flow for employees.
  • Provided training of operation, efficiency and safety procedures involved with equipment.
  • Managed employee hours and job schedules to maintain a lean production process.

Production Supervisor- Sewing

Phoenix Color Inc.
Hagerstown, MD
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • Learned 3 pocket Triplex sewing machine without formal training
  • Learned and operated Astar Multiplex sewing machine
  • Coordinated installation and setup of sewer to optimize floor space and efficient production.
  • Maintained communication with maintenance to perform any necessary improvements to begin production
  • Provided training of equipment for new personnel assigned to continue production
  • Ensured training was complete before reassignment to new equipment

Production Supervisor-Lamination

Phoenix Color Inc.
Hagerstown, MD
11.2000 - 12.2012
  • Became proficient in operation and training for different types of laminators including several GBC and Billhoffer models
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet production expectations.
  • Created and adjusted daily production schedules while balancing efficiency and priority goals simultaneously.
  • Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
  • Oversaw inventory and physical counts to ensure supplies were readily available to maintain production expectations without a lapse.
  • Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department efficiency utilizing Lean Management tactics.
  • Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
  • Managed payroll and production hours for over 12 employees to keep overtime to a minimum while also meeting customer demands.
  • Worked closely with safety committee to implement and sustain safety standards to create a safe work environment for employees

Operator- Lamination

Phoenix Color Inc.
Hagerstown, MD
04.1998 - 11.2000
  • Prepared machines to begin production and properly adjusted settings.
  • Performed calibration on machines when needed.
  • Interpreted requirements for different types of jobs and made machine adjustments accordingly
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Demonstrated the ability to operate several different types of laminators including GBC and Billhoffer models.

Laborer- Paper Handler

Phoenix Color Inc.
Hagerstown, MD
02.1997 - 04.1998
  • Staged scheduled work for operators for several machines within the lamination department to maintain steady production.
  • Kept the department clean and made sure operators had necessary supplies.
  • Assisted operators if jobs required more than one person to complete.
  • Would move work according to supervisors instructions so that operators would not lapse in production

Education

High School Diploma -

South Hagerstown High School
Hagerstown, MD
06.1996

Skills

  • Production target management
  • Quality assurance expertise
  • Inventory coordination
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Production Scheduling
  • Incidents management
  • Performance reporting
  • Production Process improvement strategies
  • Workforce training
  • Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
  • Department organization
  • Payroll Management
  • Ability to perform maintenance
  • Project management
  • Microsoft Excel/Office experience
  • Proficient in 5S, Kaizen & Lean Six Sigma

Timeline

Manufacturing Manager

Walter Surface Technologies
09.2023 - Current

Production Supervisor - Cutting / Folding

Phoenix Color Inc.
02.2014 - 08.2023

Production Supervisor - Jacketing

Phoenix Color Inc.
07.2013 - 01.2014

Production Supervisor- Sewing

Phoenix Color Inc.
01.2013 - 06.2013

Production Supervisor-Lamination

Phoenix Color Inc.
11.2000 - 12.2012

Operator- Lamination

Phoenix Color Inc.
04.1998 - 11.2000

Laborer- Paper Handler

Phoenix Color Inc.
02.1997 - 04.1998

High School Diploma -

South Hagerstown High School

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