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Dariel Fudge

Dariel Fudge

Summary

Multifaceted Production Manager with over 25 years of experience in the printing industry. Currently managing a team of 16 production workers in a fast paced, quality conscious environment. Advanced understanding of 8 & 10 Colour Flexographic Printing Presses and various digital finishers. Skilled in hiring, training and retaining new operators. Responsible for quality assurance at all touch points of production. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Transformational and coaching management style with the proven ability to provide advice and direction for team members looking to advance in their career.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Print Production Manager

Perflex Label Inc.
02.2018 - Current
  • Proficient understanding of Mark Andy 2200 – 10 colour 13 inch UV Flexo press.
  • Advanced understanding of 8 & 10 Colour Flexographic Printing Presses and various digital finishers.
  • Skilled in hiring, training and retaining new operators.
    Manage personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback/ training as needed.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce errors and improve overall print quality.
  • Manage high-volume printing projects, ensuring timely delivery and consistent quality.
  • Proficient understanding of Label Traxx software.
  • Enforce health and safety protocols to promote a safe working environment.
  • Provide technical guidance on paper selection, finishing options, binding methods, ink types and other critical aspects related to successful completion of each job order.
  • Implement color management techniques to ensure consistency across wide range of printed materials.
  • Maximize output capacity with effective scheduling of staff resources during peak demand periods.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop creative solutions for complex print projects requiring extensive research and development.
  • Improve turnaround times by streamlining communication channels within print production team.
  • Conduct thorough quality checks on all printed materials, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and specifications.
    Implement quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
  • Create and oversee production schedules and adjust as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Examine job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
  • Multi-task to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Complete complex customer orders accurately and within quoted timeframe.
  • Manage production output and identify areas for improvement.

Press Operator

Tech Labels Inc.
11.2015 - 02.2018
  • Operated an eight colour 13'' Flexographic press running both water and UV inks, producing die cut, short run pressure sensitive labels.
  • Managed mounting all plates, setting impression and registration.
  • Maintained PH, viscosity and density of printing inks throughout press run.
  • Upheld a clean, neat, and organized work area.
  • Cross-trained on different presses to maximize flexibility within company.
  • Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
  • Reduced waste materials by optimizing press settings for efficient ink usage and material consumption.
  • Adjusted press settings and monitored ink flow to foster optimal results.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout workspace, adhering to established guidelines for equipment care and maintenance procedures.
  • Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
  • Optimized color accuracy through meticulous attention to detail when mixing inks and adjusting press settings accordingly.
  • Troubleshot and resolved various issues with machinery, maintaining quality and performance.

Bindery/Pre-Press/Press Operator/Bindery Worker

Davis + Henderson
02.1999 - 04.2015
  • Quality control (checked all micro numbering, quality of print and micro levels for personal and business cheque orders).
  • Packaged and shipped cheque and deposit orders via Canada post/FedEx/Purolator.
  • Operated large high speed Polar cutter to trim full sheets of cheque & deposit orders down to single various sizes.
  • Pre-Press included the following responsibilities: Producing finished printed plate material for each individual press in sequential priority or request through print management software.
  • Responsible for all maintenance, daily flushes and overall cleanliness of all four units
  • Ran several presses with different size and colour capacities.
  • Reviewed job orders, specifications, colour, sequence and quantities.
  • Filled ink fountains, mount plates and set required numbering.
  • Checked samples for ink coverage, alignment and registration.
  • Monitored press runs for quality and consistency and made adjustments as required
  • Maintained clean and neat work area which included weekly three hour teardowns, inspections and wash ups of all rollers, numbering units and press body panels.
  • Proficient in utilizing Lean and Six Sigma practices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Victoria Park Secondary School
Toronto, Canada
1997

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Quality Control Processes
  • Expert Color Management
  • Project Management
  • Ink and Substrate Selection
  • Offset printing knowledge
  • Waste Reduction
  • Planning Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Deadline-Oriented

Timeline

Print Production Manager

Perflex Label Inc.
02.2018 - Current

Press Operator

Tech Labels Inc.
11.2015 - 02.2018

Bindery/Pre-Press/Press Operator/Bindery Worker

Davis + Henderson
02.1999 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

Victoria Park Secondary School

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