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Jeremiah Gauthier

Sparta,MI

Summary

Skilled print professional offering 19 years of experience in printing and manufacturing environments. Focused on productivity & high standards while maintaining a welcoming and team focused attitude.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Digital Print Specialist

Steelcase
07.2018 - 04.2023
  • Performed various duties involved with running a productive and efficient internal print center
  • Customer service/ problem solving with daily walk-in customers
  • Daily scheduling of jobs based on priority & machine capabilities
  • Operated two Konica Minolta digital printing presses, a cannon large format digital printer, and various bindary equipment including a perfect binder and coil binder
  • Responsible for bi-monthly release of specification guides which included meetings with several teams as well as the production and output of the various guides
  • Performed prepress duties on various pieces of uploaded artwork to get them print ready.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

GRAPHIC SPECIALTIES INC
11.2017 - 05.2018
  • Supervised a team of 11 employees in the Bindery Department
  • Performed all Supervisory duties including Scheduling and delegation of jobs, upkeep and organization of the plant, as well as all aspects of new employee interviewing, hiring, and termination when needed
  • Scheduling and daily coordination with Dearborn Heights Production Manager
  • Performed all shipping and receiving duties as well as the coordination and scheduling of pickups and deliveries
  • Training, Maintenance and repair of all bindery equipment
  • Biweekly inventory of materials and supplies
  • Supported sales and covered front office duties including customer service, front desk, and phone calls when needed
  • On occasion performed quality control and on-site follow ups with customers
  • Daily production meetings and coordination with sales, finishing supervisor, estimator, and the vice president.

PRINT MANAGER

SSI ELECTRONICS
05.2014 - 06.2017
  • Supervised 7 employees and coordinated the production of graphic overlays and membrane switches
  • Utilization and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Corel Draw, Roland VersaWorks & X-Rite ColorMaster
  • Maintenance and repair of all machines within the print department
  • Weekly inventory of chemicals and supplies
  • Organization and distribution of job jackets, films, and factory orders
  • Operational and knowledge of clam shell screen printers, uv curing units, conventional dryers, as well all equipment used in the preparation and reclamation of screens
  • Exceptional interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication
  • Supervisory duties including Scheduling and distribution of jobs, Upkeep and beautification of department, as well as employee hiring, training, & reviews
  • Daily documentation of printed jobs, reprints, and issues
  • Utilization of various material and ink types, sizes, uses, and restrictions
  • Participate in process improvement team in an ongoing effort to improve our workflow, processes, and increase productivity.

Education

BACHELORS - PRINT MANAGEMENT

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Big Rapids, MI

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - ARTS & SCIENCES

WEST SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Scottville, MI

Skills

  • Production Planning and Implementation
  • Digital Printing
  • Print Production
  • Scheduling and Logistics Management
  • Color Management
  • Quality Control Proficiency
  • Creative and Unique Insight and Problem Resolution
  • Inventory Management

Certification

SCHEDULING (10+ years) QUALITY CONTROL (10+ years) LOGISTICS (2 years) LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (Less than 1 year) PROBLEM RESOLUTION (10+ years)

Timeline

Digital Print Specialist

Steelcase
07.2018 - 04.2023

PRODUCTION MANAGER

GRAPHIC SPECIALTIES INC
11.2017 - 05.2018

PRINT MANAGER

SSI ELECTRONICS
05.2014 - 06.2017

BACHELORS - PRINT MANAGEMENT

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - ARTS & SCIENCES

WEST SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Jeremiah Gauthier