Paul Willemsen
Madison
Summary
Energetic and results-oriented professional with knack for team leadership and project coordination. Possesses solid understanding of strategic planning and resource management, paired with expertise in operational efficiency and effective communication. Dedicated to driving improvements and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wide Format Department Manager
Suttle-Straus, Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2024
- I was hired at Suttle-Straus to manage the Wide Format Department through it's next level of growth
- Key successes include overseeing and developing a growing production team, facilitating production volume increases of more than 500%, and transforming the department to cross-functional work team model
- During my tenure at Suttle-Straus, I have overseen the transition of the Wide Format department from a POP service provider to a solid mix of manufacturing POP products as well as being a large presence in the Environmental Graphics arena
- This transition was facilitated by refining the production processes and utilizing the full capabilities of the equipment and staff
- Manage Wide Format Production Staff, Project Managers, and Pre-Press staff
- Training and development of flexible production staff
- Instruct and maintain company quality standards
- Mentor Project Managers to provide consistent and accurate quotes and job instructions
- Collaborate with Creative Staff and Pre-Press to translate designs into high quality applications
- Collaborate with Sales Staff and act as customer contact to provide a positive customer experience
- Actively lead and participate in department Continuous Improvement initiatives
Large Format Division Manager
Sprint Print II/Sprint Print
04.2004 - 01.2013
- I was hired at Sprint Print II in April 2004 to facilitate the transition from outsourcing to inhouse production of Large Format; specifically to make that transition seamless
- I coordinated the integration as Sprint Print II merged with Sprint Print
- Manage the production for Large Format Division
- Schedule all Large Format production
- Determine appropriate staffing requirements for Large Format
- Evaluate and maintain pricing structure
- Make purchase decisions for all equipment
- Set profit goals and strategy
- Develop marketing plan
- Sales to new and current customers
- Main customer contact for large format
- Schedule projects and manage production staff
Sign Manager / Traffic Manager
Print-Tech
08.2000 - 04.2004
- Initially, I was hired to manage the start-up of a new product line
- In addition, I was given the responsibility of managing the sign division (Sign Pro)
- Sales doubled during the time I managed Sign Pro
- The division became profitable for the first time since it was acquired
- Assigned Traffic Manager in June 2003 to utilize coordination skills company-wide
- Managed several departments over 4 years including sign, design & screen-printing departments
- Coordinate production of all incoming jobs
- Maintain company production schedule
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and service
- Customer Service for new and current customers
Siding Manager
Ganser Home Improvement
07.1991 - 08.2000
- I was hired as a Siding crew member and quickly learned the craft, becoming a Job Foreman within 4 months
- I ran siding crews, installed windows and doors, and trained all new hires while in the field
- I was promoted to Siding Manager, where I was responsible for all aspects of the Siding Division
- Measuring, estimating, and sales for all Siding jobs
- Coordinate crews and completion of all jobs
- Monitor and coordinate completion of all jobs
- Order and schedule delivery of all materials
- Hire and train all crew members
Education
Marketing
Madison College
Madison, WISkills
- Wide Format Print
- Production
- Team Development
- Process Management
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Customer engagement
- Market analysis
- Quality assurance
- Cross-functional collaboration
Websites
Certification
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
- Working toward PMP Certification
Hobbies and Interests
- Cycling
- Travel
- Fitness
Timeline
Wide Format Department Manager
Suttle-Straus, Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2024
Large Format Division Manager
Sprint Print II/Sprint Print
04.2004 - 01.2013
Sign Manager / Traffic Manager
Print-Tech
08.2000 - 04.2004
Siding Manager
Ganser Home Improvement
07.1991 - 08.2000
Marketing
Madison College
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