Stephen Tarantino
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Successful,Self driven Professional with 39 years in the Graphics Industry. including Prepress,Offset,
Flexography,Finishing,Inventory Control,Continuous
Improvement,managing personnel and Safety.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Label Supervisor/Continuous Improvement Technician
3C!/MM packaging
Clayton/Greensboro, NC
10.2017 - 08.2024
- Set up and operated 13 "Nilpeter fb3 line both 8 and 10 color for 5 years
- Promoted to and Supervised the label department And assisted in Continuous improvement for the plant .
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
Operations Manager
Connecticut Label Solutions
Old Saybrook, CT
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
Press Operator/Supervisor of the Press Hall
Brook & Whittle
North Branford, CT
05.1999 - 05.2016
- Set up, maintained, and operated Mark Andy 2200, 4150, XP 5000, P5, and P7 presses with rotary screen and hot and cold foil combination applications.
- Train new employees in safe operation procedures for printing presses.
- Mix ink colors according to specific formulas.
- Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational and training opportunities.
Film/Proofing Supervisor
Colotone Graphics
Branford , CT
04.1997 - 02.1999
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
Press Operator/Bindery Supervisor
National Graphics
North Branford, Connecticut
04.1985 - 02.1999
- Installed, adjusted, dismantled, reassembled and removed parts and equipment such as rollers, dies, printing plates and blankets.
- Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy and conformance to provided specifications.
- Promoted safety within department and followed protocols to maximize safety and prevent risk.
- Reviewed daily production to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Set up, Maintained and Operated Didde presses 11",17"and 22".
- Set up, maintained, and operated Baum Folders.
- Supervised the Bindery
- Worked in pre press doing Camera work,Stripping and Plating for the Didde Presses
Education
High School Diploma -
Guilford High School
Guilford, CT06-1984
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Westwood College - Denver North
Denver, COSkills
- Business Development
- Inventory Control
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Data Analytics
- Process Improvement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Building
- Waste Reduction
- Safety Management
Certification
- FTA Certified for over 30 years .Renewing As needed.
Accomplishments
- Helped Brook & Whittle claim their 1st International Award for combination label printing
- Worked Closely with customers such as Coca Cola, Pepsi, Gillette to improve on their labels increasing the Amount of business directed at Brook & Whittle
Affiliations
- I love to Fish,Go Camping, Hiking, and Read (Sci Fi is my favorite)
- Being with my Family
- I am always trying to Improve myself both Mentally,Emotionally,And Physically
Timeline
Label Supervisor/Continuous Improvement Technician
3C!/MM packaging
10.2017 - 08.2024
Operations Manager
Connecticut Label Solutions
10.2014 - 09.2016
Press Operator/Supervisor of the Press Hall
Brook & Whittle
05.1999 - 05.2016
Film/Proofing Supervisor
Colotone Graphics
04.1997 - 02.1999
Press Operator/Bindery Supervisor
National Graphics
04.1985 - 02.1999
High School Diploma -
Guilford High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Westwood College - Denver North
- FTA Certified for over 30 years .Renewing As needed.
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