Ricky Salas
Ukiah
Summary
Dedicated and experienced print shop professional seeking leverage over 15 years of expertise in press operations, team leadership, and production management to contribute to a dynamic printing environment. Committed to ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety in all aspects of production while mentoring and guiding team members to achieve operational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Area Production Team Lead
Maverick Enterprise Part Of Crealis
01.2021 - Current
- Lead and oversee ongoing daily production to ensure that quality, output, waste and downtime objectives are met, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards
- Train and supervise team members, assigning task and monitoring performance
- Communicate production priorities and ensure workflow efficiency
- Responsible for ordering majority of print shop supplies, ensuring inventory levels meet production demands
- Conduct employee performance reviews, providing feedback and coaching to enhance productivity and skill development
- Manage ADP timekeeping system, ensuring accurate tracking of employee hours and payroll
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve workflow efficiency and safety compliance
PRESS OPERATOR III
Maverick Enterprise Part Of Crealis
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Operated 5 rotary-type printing press, ensuring high-quality production and efficiency
- Inspected engraved cylinders for precision printing
- Registered custom cylinders for production run
- Trained newly promoted press trainee and troubleshot mechanical issues
- Managed ink, equipment cleaning and general maintenance
- Assures that upcoming job is staged and ready to go
- Consistently maintains color and print quality throughout the production run
- Fully versed in color matching off press
Slitter Operator
Conweb + BiMec
- Performed daily slitting production task, including material preparation and equipment setup
- Identified raw material defects and ensured proper labeling and segregation
- Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on slitter equipment and Bimec
Education
High School -
Ukiah High School
Ukiah01.2002
Skills
- Press area procedures
- Production processes
- Leadership
- Team management
- Troubleshooting
- Printing equipment maintenance
- Sop development
- Process improvement
- ADP timekeeping
- Payroll management
- Employee performance reviews
- Coaching
- Inventory ordering
- Supply procurement
- Safety enforcement
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Forklift operation
Timeline
Press Area Production Team Lead
Maverick Enterprise Part Of Crealis
01.2021 - Current
PRESS OPERATOR III
Maverick Enterprise Part Of Crealis
01.2013 - 01.2021
Slitter Operator
Conweb + BiMec
High School -
Ukiah High School