Todd Stephenson
Dickson,USA
Summary
Track record of building visibility, recognition, and positive market presence for production firms through strong creative and mechanical skills and proven ability to manage projects from concept to completion. Practical professional experience in all phases of project management. Effective problem-solving abilities and close attention to details and deadlines. Ability to communicate well with clients, vendors, fellow employees, and all levels of management.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Improvement Specialist/Plant and Production and Finishing Manager/Mechanical Engineering Management/Maintenance Management
Jet Printing/Jet Packaging Group/Valor Flex Packaging/Valor Flex Bindings
03.2016 - Current
- As Process Improvement Specialist/Finishing Manager for Jet Packaging Group, designed and managed the production of pouches for flexible packaging firms responsible for scheduling twenty employees on twelve different machines.
- Relocated equipment from facility, saved the company $1000’s with the move of each machine and supplied training and procedures to on-site personnel on set-up and run ability of equipment.
- Results: Improved productivity of company from zero to 4 million in output in three months in bag and pouch and increased production in slitting by two and half million, by achieving maximum output on machinery and building collaborative co-worker alliances.
- Excerpts of Recommendation
- “His creativity and mechanical ability abound. No matter what he job, he gives 110%.”
- “I would strongly recommend him as a powerful asset to any company.”
- “I was most impressed with his attitude, perseverance and goal-driven attitude.”
- “…not only does he work hard, but also, he works smart. He completes projects on time and keeps peers updated on his progress. He would be an asset to any company.”
Plant/Production Manager/Head of Maintenance/Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager/Lead Man/Set-Up Man/Rigging Manager/Plant Layout Developer/Technician/Electrician/Machine Operator
Flex-Pack
03.2007 - 03.2016
- As Production Manager for Flex-Pack, designed and managed the production of pouches for flexible packaging firms.
- Responsible for scheduling ten employees on three different machines. Relocated all equipment from Blue Ash facility to Loveland facility, saved the company $1000’s with the move of each machine and supplied training and procedures to on-site personnel on set-up and run ability of equipment.
- Results: Improved productivity of start-up company from zero to 24 million in output, with less than 3% scrap rate as a norm, by achieving maximum output on machinery and building collaborative co-worker alliances.
Production Manager
Specialty Films and Associates and Exopack
12.2005 - 12.2010
- As Production Manager for Specialty Films and Associates and Exopack, designed and managed the production of pouches for flexible packaging firms.
- Responsible for scheduling fifteen employees on 11 different machines. Relocated all equipment from Hebron facility to other Exopack plants and supplied training and procedures to on-site personnel on set-up and run ability of equipment.
- Results: Improved productivity 10% by achieving maximum output on machinery and building collaborative co-worker alliances.
Head of Maintenance
12.2004 - 12.2006
- Initiated preventative maintenance program, responsible for purchasing machinery/parts to efficiently maintain equipment. Supervise maintenance technician in trouble shooting equipment.
- Results: Preventative maintenance programs have saved company in down time … developed strong relationships with vendors that resulted in beneficial treatment.
Mechanical Engineer
12.1999 - 12.2004
- Fabricated and modified machinery to meet designed customer needs and managed the production of pouches for flexible packaging company… Provided R&D to create sample pouches for unique customer needs… worked with production unit to ensure quality and timeliness of finished product.
- Highlight: Creative lead on many projects that resulted in new processes that provided many competitive advantages to our company. R&D efforts provided substantial edge for firm to become rated number one in Packaging Digest Magazine.
Project Management
12.1997 - 12.1999
- As Lead Man/Set-up Man, managed production of six operators with the responsibility of training and continual education on machinery. Utilized in this role to reduce set-up time of jobs and amount of scrap produced. Met every deadline through effective management of time, resources, and project details.
- Highlight: Developed strong relationships with vendors and account executives that resulted in beneficial treatment.
Assistant Plant Layout Developer/Technician
Inca Computer Company
06.1997 - 09.1998
- Assisted in the layout and construction of the assembly line for computer manufacturing firm. As a technician at Inca Computer Company, I assembled computers and installed software.
Rigging Management
12.1994 - 12.1997
- Set-up and moved all machinery into new plant facility. Machinery includes Ingersoll-Rand Air compressor and Dryer, Chiller Unit, Dusenbery Slitter, 2 Totani pouch machines, GN Pouch machine, ELBA Pouch machine, Prototech Pouch machine, and 2 PDI Pouch Machines one with the Pactiv Slide Right Unit.
- Highlights: Saved the company $1000s with the move of each machine.
Electrician
Volpenhein Bros. Electric
06.1997 - 09.1997
- As an electrician at Volpenhein Bros. Electric responsible for installation and inspection of various electrical components including networking cables during contracted work for major corporations. Equipment related: wiring of PLCs, I/O cards, relays, and servo drives for converting machinery.
Machine Operator
AMKO Plastics
03.1995 - 09.1995
- As a machine operator at AMKO Plastics, responsible for operation, maintenance, inspection of product and supervision of complex computerized plastic firm machinery. Managed several people and operation of their machines. Trained new employees on a variety of machines.
Automotive Technician
Castrucci Isuzu Jeep Eagle
12.1994 - 03.1995
- As an automotive technician at Castrucci Isuzu Jeep Eagle, responsible for all used car repairs. I interacted with customers to ensure a high level of service was being provided. Familiarity with operation of brake lathes, micrometers, bore gauges and other required.
Education
Certificate - Electromechanical Motor Controls
Great Oaks
Cincinnati, OhioCertificate - PLC Programing I-III
Great Oaks
Cincinnati, OhioCertificate - Developing and Implementing HACCP Plan
HACCP Consulting Group, LLC
Cincinnati, OhioAssociate degree - Diesel Technician
Northwestern College
Lima, OhioHigh School Degree - Diesel Technician
Colerain Career Center
Cincinnati, OhioSkills
- Customer experience
- Operational excellence
- Workflow optimization
- Process mapping
Timeline
Process Improvement Specialist/Plant and Production and Finishing Manager/Mechanical Engineering Management/Maintenance Management
Jet Printing/Jet Packaging Group/Valor Flex Packaging/Valor Flex Bindings
03.2016 - Current
Plant/Production Manager/Head of Maintenance/Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager/Lead Man/Set-Up Man/Rigging Manager/Plant Layout Developer/Technician/Electrician/Machine Operator
Flex-Pack
03.2007 - 03.2016
Production Manager
Specialty Films and Associates and Exopack
12.2005 - 12.2010
Head of Maintenance
12.2004 - 12.2006
Mechanical Engineer
12.1999 - 12.2004
Project Management
12.1997 - 12.1999
Assistant Plant Layout Developer/Technician
Inca Computer Company
06.1997 - 09.1998
Electrician
Volpenhein Bros. Electric
06.1997 - 09.1997
Machine Operator
AMKO Plastics
03.1995 - 09.1995
Rigging Management
12.1994 - 12.1997
Automotive Technician
Castrucci Isuzu Jeep Eagle
12.1994 - 03.1995
Certificate - PLC Programing I-III
Great Oaks
Certificate - Developing and Implementing HACCP Plan
HACCP Consulting Group, LLC
Associate degree - Diesel Technician
Northwestern College
High School Degree - Diesel Technician
Colerain Career Center
Certificate - Electromechanical Motor Controls
Great Oaks