Todd Spychalla
Kansas City,Missouri
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in bindery operations. Skilled in mentoring team members and implementing quality control measures that ensure high standards and operational efficiency.
Experienced Bindery Supervisor with a proven track record in workflow optimization, team management, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing production processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Results-driven Bindery Supervisor with over 24 years of experience in managing operations, training teams, and implementing safety protocols. Known for streamlining workflows and enhancing product quality, effectively reducing downtime and waste.
Overview
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Certification
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42
years of professional experience
Work History
Bindery Supervisor
Sheridan
Liberty,MO
03.2002 - Current
- Supervised daily bindery operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
- Implemented quality control measures, resulting in improved product accuracy and consistency.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in job completion and reducing downtime.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve production issues swiftly and effectively.
- Managed inventory levels of bindery materials, optimizing usage and minimizing waste.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, prolonging machinery lifespan and reliability.
- Developed training programs focused on best practices for bindery operations and safety compliance.
- Improved workflow by optimizing staff scheduling and delegating tasks effectively.
- Lubricated, cleaned and performed minor repairs to machine parts to keep machines in working condition.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing new bindery processes and techniques.
- Examined bindery products for quality issues, such as imperfect bindings, loose pages or uncut threads and corrected problems prior to customer delivery.
- Trained new hires in quality and productivity standards to maximize team effectiveness.
Bindery Machine Operator
Banta
Long Prairie, MN
08.1989 - 05.2001
- Set up and adjusted machine settings for optimal performance and efficiency.
- Monitored production workflow to identify and resolve operational issues promptly.
- Operated various bindery equipment, ensuring high-quality production standards.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure reliable operation and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve turnaround times.
- Maintained accurate records of production output and machine performance metrics.
- Contributed to employee training initiatives, sharing knowledge of best practices with new hires or colleagues unfamiliar with specific equipment.
- Continuously sought opportunities for professional development by attending industry conferences or workshops related to bindery equipment and techniques.
- Increased overall product quality with meticulous inspections and adjustments on machinery.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of the binding process to ensure a consistent final product.
- Developed expertise in various bindery machines including cutters, folders, stitchers, and trimmers for versatility within the department.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth transitions between printing, cutting, folding, and binding processes.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by ensuring print jobs met specifications and high-quality standards consistently.
- Innovated solutions for unique binding requests from clients that resulted in increased customer satisfaction.
- Improved bindery efficiency by maintaining and calibrating bindery equipment regularly.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety protocols and guidelines for machine operation.
- Worked to facilitate [Type] projects, increasing profits and productivity.
- Stayed up-to-date on modern bindery techniques to meet market demands and increase quality output.
Bindery Worker
Banta
Long Prairie, MN
08.1984 - 08.1989
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow efficiency and quality standards.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and machine operation procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste.
- Checked all finished products to detect and correct uneven paper edges and dimensional errors.
- Came up with creative out of the box ideas to improve processes
Education
High School Diploma -
Browerville High School
Browerville, MNNo Degree - General Studies
University of Minnesota/ Waseca Campus
Waseca, MNSkills
- Machine maintenance
- Team management
- Scheduling coordination
- Workflow optimization
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Safety protocols
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Computer literacy
- Goal setting
- Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of staff members.
- Rebuilt and modified equipment
- Reduced Production time on jobs by as much as 24 hours on a single job
- Certificates of accomplishments in printing industry and Team Leadership
Certification
- Team Leadership Training - 2001
- Sheridan stitcher training 1989
- Mueller Binder Training Fronfeld, Switzerland 2005
Timeline
Bindery Supervisor
Sheridan
03.2002 - Current
Bindery Machine Operator
Banta
08.1989 - 05.2001
Bindery Worker
Banta
08.1984 - 08.1989
High School Diploma -
Browerville High School
No Degree - General Studies
University of Minnesota/ Waseca Campus