Kevin Michael Glatz
Washington,MO
Summary
LEADER BY EXAMPLE.
Quality-conscious and self-starter with over 30 years in operations of Digital, Flexographic and Offset printing. Lean/Kaizen implementation experience. Deadline oriented with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks. Strong attention to detail and ability to grasp complex situations. Driven with experience to effectively manage, plan and coordinate all aspects of productions.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Print Services
RBO Print Logistics
Maryland Heights, MO
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Drafted mission and vision statements to outline objectives and motivate employees.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
Lead Innovation Center/Sr Print Technician
Mark Andy, Inc
Chesterfield, MO
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Daily interactions with customers ranging from operators to maintenance personnel as well as CEO’s.
- Travel and perform all training of new customers on recently purchased equipment.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems on print machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed routine maintenance on all print machinery, such as cleaning and replacing parts.
- Resolved technical issues with hardware or software related to printing operations.
- Trained new employees in the operation of printing machinery and software applications.
Digital Decorations Supervisor
The Magnet Group
Washington, MO
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Led and supervised a workforce of 150 employees, responsible for maintaining operations across all shifts including weekends.
- Manage color of several different printing operations.
- Utilized ICC profiles to achieve colorspace compliance and maintain G7 qualifications.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
Digital Print Manager
Fort Dearborn, MCC
Provo, UT
10.2014 - 02.2020
- Exercised due diligence in the acquisition of five HP Indigo's. Strategically placing them in plants between Utah, Kentucky and Illinois for best results in production of Share a Coke labels.
- Managed a diverse team of 57 employees across both continuous 24/7 and weekday-only 24/5 schedules.
- Manage all purchasing for digital supplies with multiple vendors.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Developed and implemented Lean Six Sigma strategies to improve operational efficiency.
Digital Press Operator
Multi Package Solutions
02.2011 - 10.2014
- Daily operation and maintenance of HP Indigo press.
- Worked with customer supplied files, reconciled all font, color break, graphics and resolution issues within the document.
- Evaluated all copy, graphic elements and graphic imports for image quality and consistency.
- Reviewed and confirmed file accuracy as compared to supplied lasers prior to imaging.
Bindery Supervisor
Printcraft Press
11.2009 - 02.2011
- Supervised and trained bindery staff on proper machine operation, safety protocols, and quality control procedures.
- Monitored production output of the bindery department to ensure it met customer deadlines.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems encountered during production runs as needed.
- Reported regularly on performance metrics such as throughput rates, scrap rates, downtime incidents.
- Maintained accurate job records by documenting data in appropriate databases, drafting reports and securing permanent files.
Sole Proprietor
Glatz Printing and Graphics
07.1998 - 09.2009
- Designed, created and produced all types of offset printing.
- Created marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, ads.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Conducted research into new products and services that could benefit the business.
- Developed procedures for handling confidential information securely.
Graphic Artist
Maritz Travel Centers
05.1992 - 07.1998
- Designed and created graphics that met the client’s specific guidelines for commercial or marketing needs.
- Utilized a variety of media in order to achieve the desired artistic or decorative effects.
- Managed the layout and production of print media and publications from the beginning to final press copy.
Education
AAS - Graphic Arts
Four Rivers Area Vocational Technical School
Skills
- Print Management
- Digital Printing
- Offset Printing
- Purchasing Ability
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Production Scheduling
- Knowledge of 5S Methodology
- Team Building
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Staff Development
- Business Administration
- Capital Spending
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Management
Certification
Konica Minolta Tech Training AL400 - Tokyo Japan
Konica Minolta Tech Training AL230/190 - Los Angeles CA
FTA Certified Press Operator - Level 3
FTA Certified Implementation Specialist - Level 3
HP Indigo – Boston MA - Shared Maintenance Level 2 -4500
HP Indigo – Alpharetta GA - Shared Maintenance Level 2 -6000
7 Habits – St. Louis MO
Leadership Skills - Fort Worth TX
Timeline
Director, Print Services
RBO Print Logistics
09.2023 - Current
Lead Innovation Center/Sr Print Technician
Mark Andy, Inc
03.2021 - 09.2023
Digital Decorations Supervisor
The Magnet Group
02.2020 - 02.2021
Digital Print Manager
Fort Dearborn, MCC
10.2014 - 02.2020
Digital Press Operator
Multi Package Solutions
02.2011 - 10.2014
Bindery Supervisor
Printcraft Press
11.2009 - 02.2011
Sole Proprietor
Glatz Printing and Graphics
07.1998 - 09.2009
Graphic Artist
Maritz Travel Centers
05.1992 - 07.1998
AAS - Graphic Arts
Four Rivers Area Vocational Technical School
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