LARRY CUTLER

Colormasters LLC - 2023 - CURRENT

Corporate Ink Manager

• Managed weekly and monthly ink reconciliation for two separate suppliers across three printing plants.
• Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
• Led monthly action register meetings with ink suppliers to address issues, review current projects, and ensure proper training for production technicians.
• Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
• Coordinated the development of new inks and coatings, including overprint varnishes, in collaboration with our vendors.
• Collaborated with our Graphics department to research and develop new flexographic print jobs.
• Collaborate with the Printing Director and Graphics team to secure customer approval on press.
• Collaborated with Quality Department to provide ink-related information and ensure compliance with GC standards.
• Collaborated with the Printing Director on new production trials for developmental products.
• Managed solvent reclamation operations to reduce costs by reusing processed solvent.
• Managed the selection and maintenance of anilox inventory.
• Managed the cleaning of anilox rollers in a production environment using a Flexowash cleaner.
• Selected aniloxs for reengraving and coordinated with the anilox vendor.
• Collaborated with anilox vendor to conduct foil tests and evaluate BCM variances.

Sinkro Ink, 2018-2023.

In-Plant Manager (onsite at Colormasters LLC, Albertville, AL)

• Led a team of nine employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
• Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
• Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
• Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
• Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.

Sun Chemical, 2009-2018.

In-Plant Manager (on-site, Colormasters LLC, Albertville, AL)

• Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
• Implemented process improvements, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.
• Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
• Led a team of 22 employees, ensuring high productivity, and excellent customer service.
• Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.

Flint Group, 2001-2007.

In-Plant Manager (on-site, Plastic Packaging, Hickory, NC)

Kromacorp/SICPA, 1991-2001.

Account Manager.

• Called on and serviced multiple Gravure and Flexographic printing accounts in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia regions.
• Negotiated contracts and closed deals, focusing on long-term benefits for both the company and the client.
• Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
• Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
• Attended trade shows and conferences as a representative of the company.
• Renewed existing accounts by building relationships with clients.
• Provided technical assistance during product demonstrations or presentations.
• Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.