- Martial Arts - Tai Chi
- Mindfulness Practices
Michael Parker
Portland,OR
Summary
I have been in and around ink on paper in various forms for 44 years.
Heatset web, Sheetfed, Digital, Pressure Sensitive, Letterpress, packaging, commercial and high end wine label production.
While I have had mentors who brought me milestones moments I am self educated through hard work, determination and the love of people and what I do. I thrive in time sensitive environments and have the ability to stay level headed and make the decision. While my knowledge is vast my favorite part of the job is the people and passing along my accumulated knowledge.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
CCL Industries
09.2017 - Current
- Site reports to GM, Sonoma Ca.
- Responsible for Wine & Spirits pressure sensitive production site.
- P&L responsibility. 20 employees running 2 shifts, 5 / 6 days a week.
- All digital site. HP Indigo complimented by AB Graphics Digicons and FlyEye Rotary finishing.
- Have lead site growth from $4.7mm to $9.3mm in 8 years while averaging a 35% OI return and a 99% on time delivery success. Extensive customer interaction.
- Streamlined operational workflows to enhance productivity and reduce turnaround times incorporating asspects of Lean.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Director of Operations
The Good Company
02.2013 - 09.2017
- Responsibilities include oversight of all offset and digitally produced products from Estimating through S&R. Staff of 24 managed by 4 direct reports. Prepress Manager, Production Manager, Scheduler and QC supervisor. Direct the activities of estimating, purchasing and production integration.
- Member of and daily coordination with Executive Team. Owner, CEO, V.P of Sales, V.P. Administration. Financial responsibility prepress through shipping.
- Set budgets, monitor spending, negotiate paper, ink and prepress goods contracts.
Plant Manager
Ben Franklin Press & Label Company
09.2011 - 02.2013
- Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing including scheduling of all departments and supervising all hourly employees as well as overseeing estimating and purchasing. Handled all client press checks.
- Incorporated aspects of Lean Manufacturing to streamline workflow and increase productivity and profitability. Re-established the Safety Committee and created new systems to manage the company’s rapid growth. Lead development of FileMaker Pro program to manage the front end of business including job status tracking, materials tacking as well as proofing and ship date management. Maintained 98% on time delivery record.
General Manager
Liquid Trade Solutions
01.2009 - 09.2011
- LTS was a trade finance company specializing exclusively in the wine industry. As GM I managed the daily activity of the core business with annual revenue of $4.5 million dollars. This revenue was largely generated through the consolidated purchasing process of 65+ winery clients. Staff of 5 direct reports included 3 account managers, AP/AR and production & compliance for the owners’ wine brand.
- Additional responsibilities include consulting for 2 additional companies operated by the owner. Bigvine wine brand (marketing & packaging development) & Dim Sum Charlie’s Food Truck, (procedural & employee development.)
- During my time as GM I was also the company’s largest revenue generator growing the wine label business segment from $500,000 annually to $1.4 million in sales in 18 months.
Estimating & Purchasing Manager
Ben Franklin Press & Label Company
03.2007 - 06.2009
- Produced all estimates for both Sheetfed and Narrow Web production for wine label runs as well as commercial printing projects. Daily purchasing of all raw materials for both sides of the business.
Estimator / Planner / CSR
Ben Franklin Press & Label Company
09.2005 - 03.2007
- Functioned in a hybrid position managing several key house accounts while working with the estimating and purchasing department. Execution of the daily sheetfed-estimating load, also purchasing all sheetfed related materials, ink, paper, & foil. Extensive customer contact.
Sheetfed Production Manager
Renaissance Mark
12.2004 - 06.2005
- Responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing process for the sheetfed side of the business. Managed a staff of 70 employees including the supervisors of the Scheduling Department, Pressroom manager and Letterpress & Finishing manager. Shipped an average of 3.5 Million labels per day.
- Worked with senior management to implemented Lean technics and lead Kaizen sessions for plant improvements.
- Member of the Napa plant Steering Committee.
Plant Manager
ColorGraphics Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Head of manufacturing for the San Francisco division.
- Managed a staff of 55 employees including the Production Manager, Prepress Manager, Pressroom and the Shipping & Receiving managers. Hours of operation was 24 / 7. Responsible for all scheduling, staffing, production planning, plant maintenance and safety.
- Shared financial responsibility for the division with the Director of Sales & Marketing. Interacted with other plant managers (L.A., Seattle, Orange County) regularly to maximize each facilities capability and capacity to meet the demands of the west coast clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkway Program
Philadelphia, Pa06-1977
Skills
- Team leadership
- Contract management
- Operations management
- Employee motivation
- Client relationships
- KPI tracking
Interests
Timeline
Operations Manager
CCL Industries
09.2017 - Current
Director of Operations
The Good Company
02.2013 - 09.2017
Plant Manager
Ben Franklin Press & Label Company
09.2011 - 02.2013
General Manager
Liquid Trade Solutions
01.2009 - 09.2011
Estimating & Purchasing Manager
Ben Franklin Press & Label Company
03.2007 - 06.2009
Estimator / Planner / CSR
Ben Franklin Press & Label Company
09.2005 - 03.2007
Sheetfed Production Manager
Renaissance Mark
12.2004 - 06.2005
Plant Manager
ColorGraphics Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Parkway Program
Section name
Additional information and history as requested.