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Robert SIMCOX

Somerville,TN

Summary

Proven track record of accomplishments in production and operations management, including production, plant expansion, equipment conversion, technology improvements, automation implementation, and employee development.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Production Technology & Workflow

THE YGS GROUP, INC.
01.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for training all associates on the proper use of MIS and Production software
  • Responsible for training and assisting all Customer Service and Customers on the proper use of web-based storefronts and provide any customization requirements based upon a customer's needs
  • Standardize work templates for Management and consistency across the YGS production platform
  • Corporate brand management - specifically develop a system and procedures that give us consistent process to roll out to existing and new corporate customers
  • Research, design and develop an automated workflow incorporating storefronts, MIS and workflow by using XML and JDF protocol and VB/C++ automation
  • This includes connection to all production equipment to be automatically setup and sent to the appropriate output device
  • Review MIS estimating to ensure the integration workflows are set up properly for complete automation with converting to job tickets, scheduling, and shipping
  • Based on the review to setup standards for automation within the MIS estimates for future integrations to Storefronts, Scheduling and Shipping
  • Develop and designed completely 'lights out' workflows to final output to the appropriate device
  • Responsible for upgrading all Mac workstations and implement cross-training program for all employees
  • System Administrator for our Windows 2019 & 2020 servers
  • Provide support and implement standard procedures to all workflows
  • Provide support to Technology for all production systems
  • Design and implement a spoke and hub workflow to provide centralized options with standardization of production workflow
  • Initiate product testing at demo or other facilities
  • This involves the research of alternatives and once decision is made, provide technical training on the new equipment
  • Assist with the evaluation and testing of new product alternatives and products
  • Assist with evaluation of consumables
  • Assist department heads and VP Production Solution in providing capital budget forecasts, justifications and measuring results afterwards
  • Implemented ISO 9000, TQM, SAP, Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives; ensure plant compliance with environmental and safety concerns

Operations Manager / Technical Director

DEXTER HOSPITALITY, INC.
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Direct day-to-day production operations and long-term planning to meet immediate and future goals of this multi-plant, high-quality, high-volume, global printing operation
  • Provide leadership to over 60+ management, skilled trade, and hourly production personnel involved in print production, warehousing and distribution
  • Directly accountable for (1) continual evolution of production operations, (2) establishment of production, cost, and quality goals, (3) maintaining, analyzing, upgrading and troubleshooting digital production equipment/systems, computer systems, work stations, hardware, software and peripherals for all three plants, and (4) design and implementation of safety, purchasing, raw material utilization, quality control, and packaging routines
  • Guide the development, implementation, and management of print production functions including: Production Scheduling, Equipment Maintenance, Employee Development, Grounds/Facility Maintenance, Raw Material Purchasing, Vendor Relations, Quality Control, Plant Safety Program, Employee Relations, Cost Control, Building Design & Layout, Subcontractor Management
  • Implemented ISO 9000, TQM, SAP, Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives; ensure plant compliance with environmental and safety concerns
  • Guided Facility Expansion Project for new equipment implementation, employee development, process improvement, warehouse layout, plant layout/design to support growth to $38MM annually
  • Have developed consignment relationships with vendors within minimized inventory of raw materials
  • Motivate, empower, and monitor performance of Production Manager/Supervisors; continue to evolve production systems to drive plant-wide productivity by 24%
  • Standardized InDesign templates for Color Management
  • Increased production by 55% and reduced labor by 60%
  • Guided IT projects by providing business requirements, subject matter expertise, and testing; upgraded all workstations, Implemented cross-training program for all employee to create 3 layers deep

Operations Manager

WALMART - PMDC
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Managed all production, scheduling and distribution operations and long-term planning to meet immediate and future goals of this major multi-store (4500+ stores) high volume printing operation
  • Constantly strived to develop, implement and oversee continuous advancement for production management systems and internal procedures related to shipping, receiving, and inventory storage
  • Directed all plant-wide maintenance operations; enhanced quality control programs involving improved team focus, and individual motivation among employees to work together to better quality
  • Monitored inventory usage and planned replenishment strategies based on past trends and projected volume; analyzed shift sales histories and scheduled manpower accordingly to meet projected production logistics
  • Initiated the improved maximization of the Hagen Management System in the areas of Inventory Control, Scheduling, Estimating and Shop Floor Data Collection modules; reducing labor cost by 50% and increasing overall production within my departments by 25%
  • Resourced and created ROI's for new capital expenditures for three departments ($4.2MM budget)
  • Established a history for analyzing operational throughput, evolving new production methods, consolidating procedures and eliminating redundancies; used GEMBA KAIZEN Management techniques

Operations Manager

CORPORATE EXPRESS DPM
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Oversee the daily production and quality of an 85+ employee full service print manufacturing operation
  • Responsibilities included hiring, employee reviews, employee assignment, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, authorizing overtime, and production reporting
  • Developed, implemented, and led progressive and comprehensive staff development programs focusing toward specific objectives
  • Managed/coordinated purchasing and analyzed supplies needs of department
  • Successfully led ISO 9000:2001 implementation and certification (ISO Advanced Auditor Certified)

Education

Computer Technology - Programming

SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Memphis, TN

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Strategies and goals
  • Change management
  • Negotiation
  • Contract and vendor management
  • Hiring and retention
  • Rules and regulations
  • Partnerships and alliances
  • Financial planning
  • Crew collaboration
  • Capital spending
  • Company guidelines
  • E-commerce strategy
  • Team collaboration
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Client relations
  • Vendor relationship management

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 35+ staff members.
  • Achieved 80% lights out automation by completing written custom software to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved 35% increase in overall productivity by introducing Adobe software programs for orders preparation and processing tasks.

Training

  • Kodak RBA Training (Standard and Advanced)
  • Idealliance Color Professional
  • Idealliance G7 Expert

Summary

Established a track record of production and operations management accomplishments in production, plant expansion, equipment conversion, technology improvements, automation implementation, and employee development, including scheduling and distribution logistics, inventory planning/management, materials utilization, facility layout, and construction management., Analyzing production operations and coordinating equipment, plant layout, and technology changes to reduce labor and related operating expenses, improve quality., Controlling major corporate projects, new construction for plant expansion, new equipment selection and implementation, joint work with equipment manufacturers to customize production machines, new production line start-up, equipment remanufacturing, automation implementation, and warehouse expansions., Developing solutions to solve quality and efficiency problems in a high-volume production environment where down-time means money., Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising management and non-management staff; implementing programs to improve staffing structure and improve employee relations.

Timeline

Director Production Technology & Workflow

THE YGS GROUP, INC.
01.2021 - Current

Operations Manager / Technical Director

DEXTER HOSPITALITY, INC.
01.2010 - 01.2020

Operations Manager

WALMART - PMDC
01.2007 - 01.2010

Operations Manager

CORPORATE EXPRESS DPM
01.2005 - 01.2007

Computer Technology - Programming

SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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