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Preston Mosher

Hedgesville,WV

Summary

Highly skilled shift supervisor with twenty years of experience supervising, scheduling and directing employees. Resourceful specialist knowledgeable in production of magazines and catalogs. Focused on monitoring safety in busy and potentially hazardous environment.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Supervisor

Quad Graphics
06.2022 - Current
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Conducted shift inspections to evaluate operational activities and implement timely resolutions for diverse concerns.
  • Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
  • Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within.
  • Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
  • Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.

Platform Leader

Quad Graphics
01.2012 - 06.2022
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Trained employees on production and assigned duties.
  • Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
  • Led team by answering complex customer questions and mentoring personnel one-on-one.
  • Applied lean manufacturing practices to coordinate production output and inventory levels.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Maintained team flexibility and embraced change to adapt within dynamic markets.

Platform Mechanic

Quad Graphics
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
  • Participated in ongoing training to stay up to date with advancements in print technology.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
  • Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.

Perfect Binder Operator

Quad Graphics
01.2000 - 01.2007
  • Prepared finished catalogs and magazines for shipping by wrapping or packing books and stacking boxes on pallets.
  • Checked all finished products to detect and correct uneven paper edges and dimensional errors.
  • Inserted illustrated pages, extra sheets and collated sets into catalogs, periodicals, and other printed products.
  • Lubricated, cleaned and performed minor repairs to machine parts to keep machines in working condition.
  • Checked final products for quality and durability, ensuring high-quality and long-lasting work.
  • Examined bindery products for quality issues, such as imperfect bindings, loose pages, and corrected problems prior to customer delivery.
  • Executed bindery tasks in accordance with company policies, safety protocols and job instructions to maintain consistent, high-quality standards and promote positive business reputation.
  • Recorded relevant job data in daily production logs and required forms, produced activity reports and discussed production with supervisors to identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Trained new hires in quality and productivity standards to maximize team effectiveness.

Saddle Stitch Operator

Quad Graphics
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Checked final products for quality and durability, ensuring high-quality and long-lasting work.
  • Examined bindery products for quality issues, such as imperfect stitching, poor trim quality and corrected problems prior to customer delivery.
  • Executed bindery tasks in accordance with company policies, safety protocols and job instructions to maintain consistent, high-quality standards and promote positive business reputation.
  • Recorded relevant job data in daily production logs and required forms, and discussed production with supervisors to identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Trained new hires in quality and productivity standards to maximize team effectiveness.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Education

GED -

Corinth High School
Corinth, NY

Skills

  • Manufacturing Processes, Safety and Time Management
  • Motivational Leadership, Instructing and Creating a Positive Learning Environment
  • Job Assignments, Monitor Production and Staff Scheduling
  • Continuous Improvements, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook
  • Speaking and Active Listening

Timeline

Shift Supervisor

Quad Graphics
06.2022 - Current

Platform Leader

Quad Graphics
01.2012 - 06.2022

Platform Mechanic

Quad Graphics
01.2007 - 01.2012

Perfect Binder Operator

Quad Graphics
01.2000 - 01.2007

Saddle Stitch Operator

Quad Graphics
01.1995 - 01.2000

GED -

Corinth High School

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