Josh Anderson
Yorkville,IL
Summary
Highly organized professional with extensive experience in project management, driving initiatives to successful completion. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results. Renowned for adaptability and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President/Sr. Project Manager
Joliet Pattern Inc.
12.2016 - 01.2025
- Estimated and managed customer job from concept to final product
- Lead design, production and shipping team of 24 employees
- Coordinated with multiple vendors acquiring best pricing for allowed budgets
- Communicated with production team members to ensure budget and deadlines were kept
- Coordinated shipment of final pack out
- Maintain knowledge of in-house technology, from RIP (ColorGate, ColorBurst, Onyx and Fiery) software to machine operation
- Maintained all employee safety training and lead Joliet Pattern’s Safety Committee
- Oversaw purchase, installation and training on new equipment
3-D Production Manager
Joliet Pattern Inc.
12.2016 - 01.2025
- Responsible for all 3D print production from concept through completion to meet strict deadlines
- Scanned job-related items using Creaform GoScan2 3D scanner, creating a 3D file to be used for printing
- File cleaned and prepped using Creaform software
- Oversee finishing and mounting of final 3D printed tooling
- Approve first off vacuum formed pulls from 3D printed tooling, assuring tooling performs to customer expectations
Head of Polymer Casting/Engineered Composite Department
Joliet Pattern Inc.
09.2011 - 01.2025
- Responsible for all aspects of production for casted parts – Rawlings Gold Glove Trophies
- Paint, gel-coat and pigments, mold production and prep, resin and filler formulations and layout, assembly, finishing and pack out
- Manage inventory, training, QC and production staff
Head of Operations
JPI – A division of Joliet Pattern Inc.
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Ran all operations of a 3rd party logistic house for major customer
- Duties included staffing, inventory management, assembly and pack-out of multiple product lines, order intake via phone and email, billing, daily truck load and LTL orders for both international and state side locations along with daily drop ship orders (FedEx and UPS)
- Increased production and shipping by 200% for customer within the first month
- Managed budgeting, profit and loss records for business and financial analysis using QuickBooks
Production Manager
Joliet Pattern Inc.
10.2010 - 01.2016
- Responsible for production of all areas of the plant to assure strict deadlines were kept
- Approved color from both digital and screen print jobs, making adjustments when needed to match customer approved proof
- Ran multiple machines, from large and grand format digital printers to 6 color screen printing presses, during peak business
Customer Service/Inside Sales
Joliet Pattern Inc.
01.2007 - 10.2010
- Point person for all Dairy Queen incoming orders either via phone or web order
- Produced work orders and shipping confirmations for each incoming and out-going order
- Followed up on incoming leads from prospective new customers
Press Operator
Joliet Pattern Inc.
10.2002 - 01.2007
- Screen and digital press operator; Vutek 2600 and 3360’s, six color and single-color M&R screen printing presses
- Responsible for maintaining digital equipment, trouble shooting and solving issues as they arise
- Prepared screens for print; stretched, scoop coated, applied film and exposed
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Marketing Major
North Central College
Naperville, IL Associates of Science - General Studies
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL Skills
- Quality Leadership
- Budget Management
- Team Training and Mentoring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Project Estimating and Management
- Client Relationships
- Digital and Screen Printing
- Product Procurement
- Adaptable
- Solidworks
- LED/Lightbox Design
- 3D Printing
Timeline
Vice President/Sr. Project Manager
Joliet Pattern Inc.
12.2016 - 01.2025
3-D Production Manager
Joliet Pattern Inc.
12.2016 - 01.2025
Head of Operations
JPI – A division of Joliet Pattern Inc.
01.2016 - 11.2016
Head of Polymer Casting/Engineered Composite Department
Joliet Pattern Inc.
09.2011 - 01.2025
Production Manager
Joliet Pattern Inc.
10.2010 - 01.2016
Customer Service/Inside Sales
Joliet Pattern Inc.
01.2007 - 10.2010
Press Operator
Joliet Pattern Inc.
10.2002 - 01.2007
Bachelors of Arts - Marketing Major
North Central College
Associates of Science - General Studies
Waubonsee Community College
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