MUHAMMAD USMAN ASLAM
Vernon,CT
Summary
Ambitious professional with a strong foundation in production management, quality control, and team leadership. Skilled in troubleshooting, performance evaluation, and staff development while ensuring safety and operational efficiency. Seeking a Department Manager role to leverage skills in production planning and problem solving to drive process improvements and achieve organizational goals.
Experienced in digital press operations with a strong focus on quality control and production management. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize coating processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrated proficiency in press setup techniques and color calibration, contributing to the successful execution of print jobs while minimizing waste. Maintained high safety standards and effectively managed workflow to meet delivery deadlines consistently.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Indigo Digital Press Operator
Fortis Solutions Group
Ellington, CT
01.2018 - 10.2026
- Collaborated with production, quality, and maintenance departments to enhance coating operations
- Monitored and assessed new coating technologies and techniques for potential implementation
- Conducted audits and inspections to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Xeikon Digital Press Operator
Fortis Solutions Group
Ellington, CT
09.2016 - 02.2020
- Overall responsibility for all aspects of the print process, including: Production, Quality & Maintenance by checking printed sheets for correct back up, good registration and any marks appearing on sheets and taking the relevant steps to eradicate any quality issues
- Manage workflow effectively to ensure delivery deadlines are met at all times
- Create batch tags and daily run list
- Isolate and produce Uber rush as soon as it's available on print server
- Carry out all break fix and schedule all routine maintenance with press team
- Communicate effectively with department supervisors, tech support and other associates
- Follow established process to ensure that products are produced and shipped to quality standards within promised times
- Make sure the pressroom and paper room are kept in good order
- Responsible for cleanliness of area, including disposing of paper wrappings into bins provided, neat disposal of empty ink cans, chemicals and consumable packaging and sweeping the floor regularly
- Maintain adequate stock levels of consumables
- Use the online ordering system to replenish supplies
- To undertake basic DTP tasks including interrogation and manipulation of files
- Work closely with all members of the team to ensure a steady production flow happens in order to optimize production
- Maintain safety and OSHA standards
- Timely execution of assigned tasks to ensure we are running at optimum output
- Use all available communication tools provided including Bamboo, email, slack and Print OS
- Working knowledge of 7 color emulation and using PMS colors on the 6900's
- Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on paper and registration
- Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations
- Accurately set-up fold, adjusting roll mechanisms, tension and guide devices
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
- Performing daily maintenance, on schedule according to procedure to promote machine stability and dependability
- Performing adjustments accurately, efficiently and according to procedure - minimizing unexpected downtime and service calls
- Monitoring the printing process to maintain print quality and optimize productive and minimize waste
- Assuring jobs are properly set up for quality/productivity
- Catch errors at the earliest possible stage
- Communicating with Sales/CSR's and finishing
- Keeping abreast of best operator practices
ABG Die Cutting Machine Operator
Fortis Solutions Group
Ellington, CT
09.2016 - 02.2020
- Receive large printed rolls from the digital press and run them through the ABG machine
- Inspect the rolls when received from the digital press
- Verify rolls to the job order (ticket)
- Set up the machine to specifications on the job order (ticket)
- Set up includes selection of dies, roll wind, Lam or UV, and checking any special instructions
- Verify the set up prior to starting to run
- Follow all Fortis procedures for quality verification's and set up including the Job Check Procedures
- Complete and sign off on all quality checks as required
- Utilize the company ERP system (Radius) to log jobs and job progress
- Keep notes in the system for any special situations
- Monitor the job while running to ensure proper registration and die cut at all times
- Troubleshoot the machine during and after runs, working with maintenance department as necessary to ensure the machine is in good working order
- Communicate with Shift Supervisor, Production Manager, and/or Scheduler regarding issues with the label, including over or under runs, label quality, or ID number questions
- Participate in end of shift handshake to transition to the next operator on the machine, making note of any active or ongoing issues and confirming cleanliness of the machine
- Rewind and inspect labels and converted products
- Take out product defects, tagged areas, mill splices and start up waste
- Follow customer specifications
- Monitor quality through the order
- Follow safety guidelines and ISO procedures and work instructions
Rewinder Operator
Action Packaging
Ellington, CT
07.2015 - 02.2020
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance And Accounting
Punjab University
LahoreCourses - Digital Printing
HP Indigo
Skills
- Digital Press Operations
- Print Management
- Press Setup Techniques
- Color Calibration
- Quality Control
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting
- Production Planning
- Production Management
- Performance Evaluation
- Equipment Operation
- Digital Press Techniques
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Leadership
- Staff Development
- Press Adjustments
JOB TITLE
Department Manager
Personal Information
Title: DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Timeline
Indigo Digital Press Operator
Fortis Solutions Group
01.2018 - 10.2026
Xeikon Digital Press Operator
Fortis Solutions Group
09.2016 - 02.2020
ABG Die Cutting Machine Operator
Fortis Solutions Group
09.2016 - 02.2020
Rewinder Operator
Action Packaging
07.2015 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Finance And Accounting
Punjab University
Courses - Digital Printing
HP Indigo