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Mike Kopac

Mississauga

Summary

Evolving into a Print Professional requires one to understand that adaptability is everything. 23+ years of Print industry experience has taught me the importance of being flexible yet thorough with both clients and co-workers to successfully increase production. Whether utilizing my customer relations skills, analytic skills, automation skills or using my managerial skills, I know that satisfaction is truly achieved by effective and purposeful communication. Highly organized and experienced Production Manager with extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control. Proven track record of successfully managing production teams to meet and exceed production goals.

Experienced with managing production schedules and team performance to ensure timely and quality output. Utilizes strategic planning and problem-solving skills to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Track record of fostering collaborative work environment and navigating complex production challenges.

Professional production specialist with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in overseeing production processes, optimizing workflows, and ensuring quality standards. Reliable and adaptable, effectively managing resources and fostering productive work environment. Expertise in safety protocols, inventory management, and process improvement.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Factor Forms & Labels
01.2024 - Current
  • Manage staff to produce manufactured products, and organize and monitor workflow. Maintain workflow by monitoring and upgrading processes, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing cost reductions, developing reporting procedures and systems, facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points, and initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.

Digital Print/Prepress/Rotary Supervisor

Factor Forms & Labels
02.2019 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for managing and coordinating job flow throughout the shop. On average of 150 orders a day. Once the order is written it is my job to find the best and most cost-efficient way of producing the final product. I am responsible for 48 employees who currently report directly to me. Also responsible for creating a positive environment for all employees by providing the necessary training and support it takes to make everyone successful.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.

Production Manager

Print Panther
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for managing and coordinating projects from docket creation to job completion. Meet all customer commitments through the production of timely, efficient and high-quality products and service. Take all necessary actions to manage project costs and improve profitability. Continually prioritizing and multi-tasking. Working closely with print production coordinators, print operators and sales to develop solutions for projects. Oversee the print production coordinators in scheduling all print jobs, ensuring that efficiency and quality standards are maintained, as well as the best use of resources within defined budgets.

Data & Forms Supervisor

RP Graphics
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for creating a customer friendly service and oversee all operational activities associated with Data and Forms production for Direct Mail and Variable imaging applications. Also responsible for creating a team atmosphere focused on delivering efficiencies and superior customer service to both internal and external clients. Responsible for the accurate and timely creation of production and electronic templates in accordance with the data instructions provided. Create, edit and alter electronic forms and preform job setups in support of our digital imaging activities. Responsible for supporting the approval process associated with the merger of data and forms as part of Quality control.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Digital Print Manager

Digital Edge Print & Media Services
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Collaborate and work closely with estimating, prepress and bindery to ensure jobs are completed on time and at the highest quality. Producing jobs in the most effective way possible. Organize production processes in order to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. Assist with Customer communication, project expectations and timelines.

Prepress

Edge Print & Promotions
01.1998 - 01.2007
  • Preflight files, impose, rip/trap and prepare hi-res proofs and plate jobs, responsible for 5 press’. Operation and maintaining Proofing and plating machines as well as wide format printers and digital imaging devices. Keep inventory and ordered supplies when necessary.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clarkson Secondary School
Mississauga
01.1998

GED -

Ashworth College
Online
03.2002

Timeline

Production Manager

Factor Forms & Labels
01.2024 - Current

Digital Print/Prepress/Rotary Supervisor

Factor Forms & Labels
02.2019 - 01.2023

Production Manager

Print Panther
01.2016 - 01.2019

Data & Forms Supervisor

RP Graphics
01.2012 - 01.2016

Digital Print Manager

Digital Edge Print & Media Services
01.2007 - 01.2012

Prepress

Edge Print & Promotions
01.1998 - 01.2007

High School Diploma -

Clarkson Secondary School

GED -

Ashworth College

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