Printing Press Manager

Large scale printer in Tanzania looking to hire production manager
Candidate should have completed graduation in Printing Technology with a minimum of five years in print shop as a production supervisor with through knowhow of job scheduling, overseeing print in terms of productivity and in required quality, Finishing and Binding operations and to efficiently utilize existing manpower.

Experience with commercial printing operations is required
Drive production strategy to improve margins, reduce risk and improve customer service
PM for contact details
 
I hereby apply for the post of printing press manager. my detailed cv is here attached.


CURRICULUM VITAE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Print Production Manager with vast Printing and Leading experience in Sheet-fed Machine environment. Seasoned, hands - on and qualified Printer in possession of Printing Certificates and a holder of Executive Business Diploma in Business Leadership.

Worked as Production Manager in July 2007 to date. Line Manager Litho Foreman for 4 years (2003 – 2006) one year as Assistant Litho Foreman (2001 – 2003) and 13 as a Sheet-fed Printer.

MANAGERIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Executive Diploma in Business Leadership (DBL) obtained from Zimbabwe Institute of Management ( 2005 – 2006).

Printers Trade Tester – Registered as an Apprenticeship Trade Tester with Registrar of Apprenticeship and skilled Manpower – Harare Region (2002 – to date)

Turn – around Strategist – Appointed as a Turn – around Strategist at Hunyani Printopak to streamline production operations (2005 – from January to March).

Prints Production Manager – (July 2007 todate.

Department Foreman –(2003 – 2006).

Litho Departmental Assistant Foreman - (2001 – 2002)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

*Zimbabwe Institute of Management – Zimbabwe

*Registrar of Apprenticeship and skilled development – Zimbabwe

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

*Botswana –Gaborone – Speedmaster operation – (November 2006 –June 2007)

PROFFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

*National Craft Certificate in Machine Printing.
*Completion of Apprenticeship Contract Certificate

PERSONAL DETAILS

SURNAME : Mhembere
FIRST NAMES : Sylvester Mubaya
DATE OF BIRTH : 05 September 1968
MARITAL STATUS : Married
NATIONALITY : Zimbabwean
LANGUAGE : English & Shona
DRIVER`S LICENCE CLASS : Class 4
CONTACT NUMBER : +263-733 821 894
+263 915 124 052

E-MAIL : [email protected]
: [email protected]



WORKING EXPERIENCE

2009 – To date : Production Manager,
Location: : Natprint Zimbabwe
2008- 2009 : Production Manager
Location: : Kalamazoo Business Systems – Zimbabwe

POSITION DESCRIPTION

*Provide leadership to all Printing Departments which are headed by very well qualified, experienced and ambitious young professionals.

*Holistically synchronising the systematic operations of sub- departments of Printing in the most productive and cost – effective manner.

*Mentor, Coach and motivate Production team.

*Write reports and submit to general manager on weekly and monthly basis.

*Liaise with Marketing, Human Resources, Finance and top management to come up with weekly and monthly cost – effective and Pre-press plans



2003 – 2006 : Litho Department Head

Location : Hunyani Printopak, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe




POSITION DESCRIPTION

*Leading a production team of 50 printing staff in a Commercial Printing environment.

*Ensure safe and efficient utilization of human resources and machinery.

*Implementation of clarity, complexity programme, which has a direct impact on machine speed, make ready time and waste control.

*Continuously monitoring productivity through a continuous improvement of leading, directing, organising and controlling.

*Measuring and recording of machine efficiencies on daily basis and supplying reports to the Managing Director.

*Analysis of Departmental records and recommending technical changes that have a bearing on productivity.

*Attending production meetings to consolidate four – way communication with Engineering, Photolitho, Finishing, Planning and Middle Management staff.

*Determine staff needs and recommend recruitment.

*Actively involved in situational responsibilities of troubleshoot, rational problem solving to speed up production.

*Determining critical path areas of every job to reduce error and job delays.

*Determine daily machines target, evaluate performance and recommend best operational procedures of each.

*Provide accurate information (feedback) both to Management and staff.

*Draw up training programmes for Apprentices and determine training needs for general staff.

2002 – 2003 : Assistant Departmental Foreman
Location : Hunyani Printopak, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
1997 – 2003 : Machine Minder


POSITION DESCRIPTION

Operating mainly Litho Sheet Fed machines which include:-
*4 – colour Heidelberg Speedmaster 74

*5 – colour Heidelberg Speedmaster 74

*4 – colour Roland 600/200

*4 – colour record Roland

*4 – colour Perfector Web machine

*2- colour Roland & Heidelberg machines

1992 – 1989 : Apprenticeship training
Location : Natprint and Harare Polytechnic College

2005 – 2006 : Executive Diploma in Business Leadership

DIPLOMA COVERAGE
1. Team building and interpersonal skills
2. Functional Leadership
3. Situational Leadership
4. Finance and Business Appreciation
5. Strategic Management
6. Strategic Marketing
7. Human Resources Management
8.Operational Planning and decision making

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
G.C.E. `O Level 1982 – 1985 Kawondera School Chinhoyi

REFEREES
(1) Mr A. Demadema (2) Mr D.Sibanda
Managing Director C.Gauche (Pvt) Ltd
Hunyani Printopak P.O. Box 649
P.O 1870 Bulawayo
Bulawayo Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Tel : (09) 881864
Tel : (09) 470041/6

(3) Mr Kawara
Kalamazoo Business Systems
P.O.Box 433
Harare
Zimbabwe
Tel : +263 – 4 – 250 464
+263 - 23 782 613
 
   
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