Loren Berlew
Harveys Lake,PA
Summary
With a proven track record at Offset Paperback Manufacturers, I excel in print production management and personnel leadership, adeptly managing inventory and enhancing team productivity. My expertise includes forklift operation and implementing efficient scheduling, significantly improving project turnaround times.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Printing Press Supervisor
Offset Paperback Manufacturers
Dallas, PA
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through verbal and written reviews and provided constructive feedback accordingly.
- Assigned tasks to pressroom personnel based on skill level, experience, and workloads.
- Reported any discrepancies or problems during production runs immediately to management staff.
- Supervised a team of 15+ employees in the press department, providing guidance, training, and feedback.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Printing Press Shift Foreman
Offset Paperback Manufacturers
Dallas, PA
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Coordinated with other shift leaders and management to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify potential problems or malfunctions.
- Prepared reports detailing shift progress, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Coached team members to increase productivity and reduce workplace accidents.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a professional manner.
Printing Press Operator
Offset Paperback Manufacturers
Dallas, PA
08.2007 - 10.2021
- Maintained accurate records of production runs, including number of impressions made.
- Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration.
- Verified ink specifications, inked presses, changed ink and adjusted ink flow.
- Performed quality control checks throughout production process.
- Kept records of materials used and time needed for projects.
- Inspected random paper samples during print runs to confirm accurate ink and paper type.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems with printing press components such as rollers and cylinders.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Lubricated and cleaned equipment regularly to ensure optimal performance.
- Loaded printing press with paper and modified margins to comply with paper size requirements.
- Posted and adhered to lockout/tagout, hazardous material handling and hearing and eye standards.
- Loaded large rolls of paper onto feeder system in preparation for production runs.
- Monitored ink levels and replenished supply when necessary.
- Participated in regular maintenance activities such as replacing worn parts or lubricating moving parts.
- Assisted other members of press team with tasks such as loading plates and cleaning presses when needed.
- Maintained machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating and adjusting.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper use of equipment and safety procedures.
- Set up plates into the cylinder based on customer specifications or job order requirements.
- Used hand tools to make small repairs and regularly clean printing presses.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dallas High School
Dallas, PA06-1989
Skills
- Print production management
- Deadline management
- Personnel scheduling
- Supplies inventory control
- Press operation (black and white)
- Forklift and clamp truck certified
Timeline
Printing Press Supervisor
Offset Paperback Manufacturers
06.2023 - 05.2024
Printing Press Shift Foreman
Offset Paperback Manufacturers
10.2021 - 05.2024
Printing Press Operator
Offset Paperback Manufacturers
08.2007 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Dallas High School
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