Daniel Grannan
Antioch,CA
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with multiple years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Manufacturing & Operations
Imprimus Labels & Packaging (Western Shield)
2023.09 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and streamlining processes.
- Reduced operational costs through effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Improved EBITDA in challenging revenue environment.
- Improved product quality with rigorous quality control measures and employee training programs.
- Optimized supply chain management, resulting in reduced lead times and increased customer satisfaction.
Director of Operations
Western Shield Label
2022.11 - 2023.09
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of projects, resulting in increased productivity.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to enhance operational performance and achieve EBITDA targets.
General Manager
Multi-Color Corporation
2021.06 - 2022.11
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Managed budgets, supervised profit and loss statements, and consistently met margin goals to align with strategic growth objectives.
- Managed delivery schedules, performed risk analysis, and reduced costs to enhance overall profitability..
- Boosted operational efficiency and productivity through effective management of budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Optimized operational excellence by mentoring staff on management principles, industry practices, and organizational procedures.
- Achieved 4% increase in year-over-year business growth through leadership in operations, strategic vision, and long-term planning.
- Utilized performance data to assess and enhance operations, address present business conditions, and anticipate future requirements.
Project Manager/Department Manager
Multi- Corporation
2019.03 - 2021.06
- Created implementation plan for new asset startup, completed within desired timeframe.
- Adjusted staffing to meet new operational targets.
- Educated key personnel in appropriate production methods to achieve expectations and meet quality control standards for new asset.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission, while staying within budget.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Project Manager
Multi-Color Corporation
2015.09 - 2019.03
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spend and timeline.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Technical Processes Manager
Multi-Color Corporation
2014.02 - 2015.09
- Resolved malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting.
- Monitored employee tasks, evaluating information processing and performance to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
- Developed and provided technical solutions for day-to-day operations and long-range strategic planning of scheduling and finance system for users.
- Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs.
Technical Manager
Graphic Packaging International
2012.03 - 2014.02
- Implemented and sustained 5S projects in press and sheeting departments.
- Managed department hazardous waste reporting program.
- Co- managed the installation of an 8/C 162 KBA.
- Facility safety team member/first responder.
- Trained in focused/continuous improvement principals.
- Trained in Kepner Trego problem solving process.
- Certification in Lean management processes.
- Completion of 18 PDU's & 1.8 CEU's toward Project Management Certification
- As the Technical Manager responsibilities include managing the maintenance department, developing and leading CI projects in all departments.
- Work with corporate R&D to evaluate new process applications for the heat transfer label application.
- Assist all departments in resolving production related deficiencies.
- Evaluate all new graphics and work with separators to resolve any potential production related concerns.
- Fill in for Plant/Production management during their absence.
- Customer site visits to trouble shoot application equipment and assist in lean events to increase efficiencies.
Pressroom Manager/ Production Manager
Graphic Packaging International
2008.10 - 2012.03
- Management of four departments that include Plate Room, Sheeting department, Maintenance and Press room in a 24/5 operation.
- Additional responsibilities include raw material inventory control, acting Plant Manager during absence of Site Manager.
- Develop skills of department personnel.
- Restructure equipment crewing to reduce operational cost.
- Develop new ink technology for heat transfer litho label applications.
- Manage relocation project of Comco printing press to the Greensboro facility.
Pressroom Manager
Rose City Printing & Packaging
2006.05 - 2008.06
- Directed and managed 17 people in a 24/5-24/7 operation, with a 6/C 40 inch Komori, 6/C 50 inch Planeta and a Maxson sheeter.
- Responsible for achieving quality and production goals along with development and training of department personnel.
- Attend new business review meetings.
- Handle all 1st & 2nd step department grievances.
- Provide quarterly reviews for operators in progression as well as annual reviews for journeymen operators.
Pressroom Manager
Smurfit-Stone
2005.01 - 2006.05
- Managed 56 hourly and 3 salaried direct reports in a 24/5 operation with 4 sheet feds 3 sheeters and a rotogravure press.
- 7/C & 6/C 64 inch Planeta.
- 7/C UV KBA 162 & 6/C KBA 162 10/C Rotogravure A Southworth sheeter, Marquip sheeter and a Maxson with a backside flexo printer.
- Set daily production schedules to meet internal and external customer requirements.
- Attend all new product meetings to ensure customer expectations are met.
- Managed department hazardous waste program.
- Handle all 1st & 2nd step grievances.
- Schedule monthly conference calls with all press room managers to facilitate division objectives.
- Meet daily with direct reports to measure department performance.
Pressroom Manager
Smurfit-Stone St Charles
2000.07 - 2005.01
- Managed 40 hourly in 24/7 operation with 3 sheet feds.
- 7/C 64 inch perfector Planeta 8/C 64 inch perfector Planeta 8/C 162 KBA Scheduled plate delivery from outside CTP facility.
- Set daily production schedules to meet customer schedules.
- Attend daily conference calls with outside design firms.
- Maintain press room preventative maintenance program.
- Manage all customer approvals.
Department Manager
Commercial Litho
1993.01 - 2000.07
- Managed 12 people in 2 shift operation with 3 40inch sheet feds and 2 cold set webs.
Pressman
Commercial Litho
1989.06 - 1993.08
- 1st pressman 40 inch 6 color
- 1st pressman 8/C cold set web
Education
Project Management -
American Management Association
Rosemont, IL04.2008
High School Diploma -
Proviso West High School
Hillside, IL1985
Skills
- Effective leader
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Root cause analysis
- Project management
- Staff training/development
- Product development
- Manufacturing management
- Production procedures
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Detailed instruction application
- Production line management
- Quality assurance training
Accomplishments
- Improve YOY EBITDA performance.
- Staffing - Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process.
- Managed the implementation of SQDC continuous improvement process.
- Utilized continuous improvement methods to reduced operational downtime through standardizing procedures.
- Addressed and rectified scheduling limitations, resulting in enhancements to On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance.
- Collaborated with a team of 10 in the development and execution of a $9MM capitol project.
- Project lead on $19MM dollars of business transfer from facility closure.
- Implemented a standardized preventative maintenance program, resulting in reduced downtime.
- Project management for new equipment installation.
- Assumed responsibilities initially allocated to colleagues to reduce their workloads, successfully completing them within the anticipated time frames..
- Subject matter expert in the packaging industry.
- Research and development of a Heat Transfer ink system for UV lithographic web presses.
Work Availability
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Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementTimeline
Director of Manufacturing & Operations
Imprimus Labels & Packaging (Western Shield)
2023.09 - Current
Director of Operations
Western Shield Label
2022.11 - 2023.09
General Manager
Multi-Color Corporation
2021.06 - 2022.11
Project Manager/Department Manager
Multi- Corporation
2019.03 - 2021.06
Project Manager
Multi-Color Corporation
2015.09 - 2019.03
Technical Processes Manager
Multi-Color Corporation
2014.02 - 2015.09
Technical Manager
Graphic Packaging International
2012.03 - 2014.02
Pressroom Manager/ Production Manager
Graphic Packaging International
2008.10 - 2012.03
Pressroom Manager
Rose City Printing & Packaging
2006.05 - 2008.06
Pressroom Manager
Smurfit-Stone
2005.01 - 2006.05
Pressroom Manager
Smurfit-Stone St Charles
2000.07 - 2005.01
Department Manager
Commercial Litho
1993.01 - 2000.07
Pressman
Commercial Litho
1989.06 - 1993.08
Project Management -
American Management Association
High School Diploma -
Proviso West High School
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