Kevin Johnston Management Specialist

21 Lorraine St., Keene, New Hampshire 03431Mobile: 603-209-6353 *  E-mail: kevin13johnston@gmail.com

All is possible through Persistence and Planning...

My career began with 15 years of managing a company that was very small, disorganized and lacked ambition. Within 5 years we were able to grow this into a multimillion dollar corporation with sales in all continents.  

QUALIFICATIONS

An extremely experienced Production Manager specializing in organizing teams to work cohesively within the parameters of the corporate plan to increase ROI.~ 5 years of HR experience.  ~ A Master Printer with 30,000+ hours of experience. ~ A key member in branding the 4 major product lines that propelled The Mountain Corporation into a multi-million dollar international corporation. A proven track record of continuous improvement by improving machine efficiency by > 800% in my tenure at  The Mountain Corporation. Attention to detail in all facets of management to be tantamount to the success of the operation.~ Adaptable, proactive and enthusiastic about positive change. Also hard-working, dedicated and focused on safety. ~ A strong knowledge of machinery and the maintenance thereof, am computer proficient (including extensive experience with graphics software and creating, implementing and using ERP software systems). Also; excellent with manipulating graphics programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc) and leading graphic artists to success in the separation process. ~ Excellent communication, both written and verbal and strong organizational skills

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Graphic Artist: Gemini Screenprint, LLC. - Presen

Graphic design/artist utilizing Adobe CC. ~Working with customers to achieve their desired results ~creating, printing and cutting CAD designs. ~Setting up local accounts and creating artwork for new customers.

Print Production Manager: Northeast Products: Peterborough,NH: October 2014 – May 2015   

Responsibilities included: staff development and leadership of office and production floor employees. ~Engineering new machinery with CAD software, ordering, pricing, creation and installation of new units.~ Software evaluation and installation. ~Solving technical issues with staff computer hardware and software. ~All facets of machinery maintenance in factory. ~Ensuring prompt delivery of all promotional products. ~These are tricky as the turnaround time was, often, less than 24 hours. ~Coordination with sales staff to ensure proper product construction and delivery procedure. Facility security and upkeep.~Product and process R&D for all aspects of decorating.~OSHA safety coordination and implementation for all departments and resources. ~Inventory control for all aspects of the factory.

I was laid off in good standing due to budgetary constraints. I have received a letter of recommendation from the President/CEO of NEP & the Head of Sales.

Production Supervisor: Acrylic Designs Incorporated: N.Springfield, VT Dec, 2013 – Sept, 2014

Print Department Supervisor; scheduling and delegating all printing tasks to the Print Department crew.

Master Printer: Gemini Screenprint, LLC.: Keene, NH: June, 2012 - November, 2013

Executed all screen printing jobs. ~Worked with and trained our graphic artists~Did all design and separation work for the customers that I brought in.

Production Planner: Len-Tex Corporation: Walpole, NH: February-2012 - June, 2012

Responsibilities included: coordinating and leading the daily Production Planning meeting for all of the company leaders.

Self Employment: 2010-2012

Designing and running a commercial website; www.exclusivewinerack.comVarious not-for-profit activities such as: coaching children's baseball and soccer, graphic design and musical groups.~Leading a working club band.~Writing play scores for local High School drama.

Senior Production Manager:The Mountain Corporation: Keene, NH: 1995-2010   

Responsibilities included: creating/implementing a feasible work schedule for all 7 departments in the factory that adhered to administration's goals. The most recent of these accomplishments was a 97.3% fill rate on our 1200+ product line. ~ Re-engineering of machinery for production needs including the conversion of a 10 head Zelko printing press into a 3 head in under 60% of the original footprint. ~  Spearheading large seasonal projects with R&D to deliver product lines on schedule (approximately 100 design completions per year) .~Working closely with Administration, Customer Service and customers to maximize the growth potential of all product lines. ~Coordinating and implementing a JLMC (Joint Loss Management Committee) to follow state guidelines that resulted in drastically lower safety incidents and a 0% violation with OSHA. ~ Overseeing and defining Quality Control for all production processes.~Representing production in Administrative Direction Councils.

EDUCATION

~Successful completion of website training through PMI education program. Completed in December 2010. ~Business Administration at Keene State College from 1992-1994.

NOTES OF INTEREST:

I have medical and dental insurance and am not in need of these benefits.

I am certified in First Aid and CPR by The American Red Cross.