Kevin Hoeksema
Wyoming,MI
Summary
Proactive Production Manager with extensive experience in pressroom supervision and printing press operations. Developed and implemented training programs, preventive maintenance, and quality control checks, enhancing efficiency and product quality. Strong leadership in staff management, production scheduling, and safety compliance, ensuring seamless operations and high productivity.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Grandville Printing Co
03.2019 - 07.2024
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in higher employee retention rates and faster integration into the team.
- Improved and monitored preventive maintenance programs for equipment, extending their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted developmental plans.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous quality control checks at every production stage.
- Improved training programs for production staff, enhancing skill levels and efficiency.
- Determined suitable crew requirements and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Maintain vendor relationships and work closely with them to solve problems with materials.
- Coordinated supply needs with purchasing department.
- Coordinated necessary repairs to equipment with maintenance department.
Pressroom Supervisor
Grandville Printing Com
01.2009 - 03.2019
- Managed pressroom staff to ensure timely completion of tasks, maintaining high levels of productivity.
- Scheduled staff work assignments daily.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement in the pressroom operations.
- Monitored and directed regular maintenance on equipment, minimizing downtime and prolonging machine life spans.
- Consistently met tight deadlines through effective communication and coordination between various departments.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Troubleshoot and help repair equipment issues.
- Monitor and inspect printed products for quality.
- Make staffing recommendations to production manager.
- Enforce company rules and policies and provide disciplinary action when needed.
- Promote safe work practices.
Printing Press Operator
Grandville Printing Company
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities, quickly identifying and resolving issues that arose during production runs.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Improved color consistency across print runs by conducting thorough quality control checks.
- Enhanced printing efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting on printing press equipment.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Maintained register during make-ready and productions processes.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high-quality standards throughout each project''s lifecycle.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery components, identifying areas requiring repair or replacement early on to prevent costly breakdowns during production runs.
- Maintained safe work environment, enforcing strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
Pressroom Supervisor
Grandville Printing Company
03.1994 - 01.2004
- Managed pressroom staff to ensure timely completion of tasks, maintaining high levels of productivity.
- Scheduled staff work assignments daily.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement in the pressroom operations.
- Monitored and directed regular maintenance on equipment, minimizing downtime and prolonging machine life spans.
- Consistently met tight deadlines through effective communication and coordination between various departments.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Troubleshoot and help repair equipment issues.
- Monitor and inspect printed products for quality.
- Make staffing recommendations to production manager.
- Enforce company rules and policies and provide disciplinary action when needed.
- Promote safe work practices.
Printing Press Operator
Grandville Printing Company
08.1985 - 03.1994
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Set up and operated printing press machines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities, quickly identifying and resolving issues that arose during production runs.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
- Improved color consistency across print runs by conducting thorough quality control checks.
- Enhanced printing efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting on printing press equipment.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Maintained register during make-ready and productions processes.
- Inspected machines and performed repairs.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high-quality standards throughout each project''s lifecycle.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery components, identifying areas requiring repair or replacement early on to prevent costly breakdowns during production runs.
- Maintained safe work environment, enforcing strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
Press Helper
Grandville Printing Company
08.1984 - 08.1985
- Helped maintain optimal press performance by keeping the press supplied with all necessary materials for production.
- Maintained a clean work environment, reducing potential hazards and improving overall workplace safety.
- Increased print quality by performing routine maintenance on press equipment.
- Assisted with training new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies.
- Assisted in meeting production deadlines by efficiently loading and unloading materials onto press machines.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for inventory purposes through diligent tracking of materials used during each production run.
- Displayed commitment to continuous learning opportunities provided through company-sponsored training programs, enhancing expertise in press operations.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Assisted press operator with maintenance and operation of printing press.
Flyer/ Material Handler
Grandville Printing Company
01.1984 - 08.1984
- Packed or stacked printed material according information provided on load flags to prepare product for shipment.
- Kept work areas clean and organized.
- Operated pallet jacks to transfer printed products from pressroom to wrapping area.
- Attached load flags and box labels to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Operated string tyers and plastic strapping machines.
- Monitor and adjust equipment to ensure proper bundle counts.
- Trained new employees on best practices for material handling, fostering skilled and knowledgeable team.
- Assist Press Helper and Operator with maintenance and when press was down to limit down time and increase production.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jenison Public High School
Jenison, MI05.1984
Skills
- Production Planning
- Operations Management
- Strong leadership abilities
- Staff Management
- Production Scheduling
- Continuous improvements
- Team Development
- Dedication to product quality
- Safety Management
- Production Optimization
- Health and safety compliance
- Quality Control
- Staff Scheduling
- Quality Inspection
- Root Cause Analysis
- Production Line Management
- Customer Support
- Quality assurance training
- Project Management
- Equipment Operation
- Production Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Manufacturing management
- Cost Control
- Performance Evaluation
- Workflow Optimization
- Training skills
- Quality Assurance
- Manufacturing
- Equipment monitoring
- Quality Assurance Controls
- KPI Tracking
- Data-driven
- Assembly and production
- Inventory Coordination
- Quality assurance standards
- Safety Monitoring
- Timely safety audits
- Maintenance Planning
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting skills
- Performance monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance Programs
Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- First Responder Certification
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Production Manager
Grandville Printing Co
03.2019 - 07.2024
Pressroom Supervisor
Grandville Printing Com
01.2009 - 03.2019
Printing Press Operator
Grandville Printing Company
01.2004 - 01.2009
Pressroom Supervisor
Grandville Printing Company
03.1994 - 01.2004
Printing Press Operator
Grandville Printing Company
08.1985 - 03.1994
Press Helper
Grandville Printing Company
08.1984 - 08.1985
Flyer/ Material Handler
Grandville Printing Company
01.1984 - 08.1984
High School Diploma -
Jenison Public High School
- [State] Driver's License
- First Responder Certification
- Forklift Certification
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