Harry J. NashTel: 905-686-1779 / Cell: 416-891-6484 / email: smashing@rogers.comProfile:A process-oriented, results driven operations manager with several years successful production management experience, gained in a technically challenging, fast paced enviroment. An accomplished transformational leader, coach, and team builder, with repeated success achieving results through others, commited to delivering increased productivity through open communications, streamlining processes, and leverging technology.Career HistoryAnnan - Bird Lithographers (Packaging / Carton Printers)Plant Manager 2011 - Present.Responsible for print quality.

Client color ok's.

Meeting delivery timelines.

Involved in G-7 color certification.

Profitability

Employee evaluation

Health and Safety

Supplier Evaluation / Pricing

Implementing and evaluating standard operating procedures

Maintenance staff

Shipping / Receiving

Union Negotiations

Equipment recommendations

Bowne of Canada ( Worlds largest Corporate Financial Printer )Operations Manager 1993 - 2011Hired, developed, motivated and inspired staff of 84 employees ( non- union ) including 6 supervisors.

Received highest effectiveness rating (85%) among management through company-wide survey.

Key team member in achieving ISO 9002 certification in 9 months.

Led the adoption from analogue to digital, ensuring a smooth transition ( included desktop publishing, electronic imposition, computer to plate,digital proofs, and remote proofing.) As a result, achieved annual staff reductions of 10-15% which directly impacted bottom line.

Implemented cross-training between various departments which generated key process improvements resulting in waste reduction of 10% per year.

Managed all equipment and supply issues with vendors, resulting in reduced lead times from 18-24 hours to 8 hours (same day service).

Ensured quality control targets were met, reducing spoilage from 18-20% to 5%.

Monitored, controlled and reduced overtime by 15% which contributed directly to improved profitability while maintaining morale and engagement with sales, customers, and direct reports.

Maintained capacity utilization level of 80% or better.

Negotiated preferential pricing with suppliers, saving $250-300,000 per year.

Worked various shifts quarterly to observe first hand production issues or opportunities and address concerns or recommended changes.

Plow & Watters (General Commercial and Financial Printer)Pre-Press Supervisor 1983 - 1993Resaponsible for plate-making, final film, proof assembly and camera room.

Transitioned to electronic imposition system, increasing production speed by 25%.

Livingstone Press (Privately-owned Commercial and Magazine Printer) 1972-1983Managed final product assembly from working film to final film for final plates for pressroom.

Ensured quality of product, reviewing changes marked by customer, or sales, against specifications.

Professional DevelopmentApprenticeship in Graphic ArtsBasic Accounting Principals, Durham College, 2003Team Building, Personal Performance Centre, 2002Public Speaking, Lumon Institute of Canada, 2000Management Course for Supervisors, Canadian management Centre.Management Phase 1, York University, 1998Leadership Skills for Supervisors, Canadian Management Centre, 1998

Personal InterestsHockey, Golf, Boating, Home Renovations, ATV Adventures.