Christopher Hankins
Sellersburg
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in press operations and inventory management. Skilled in troubleshooting technical issues and implementing best practices to optimize workflow and maintain high-quality standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Supervisor
Label Specialties
Louisville
09.2014 - Current
- Supervised daily press operations to ensure high-quality label production.
- Trained and mentored press operators on safety procedures, enhancing team compliance and awareness.
- Coordinated workflow schedules to meet production deadlines, optimizing resource allocation.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure operational reliability.
- Collaborated with sales, art direction, pre-press, and bindery to complete projects successfully.
- Implemented new technologies to enhance existing systems for improved productivity.
- Managed inventory of printing supplies to maintain timely restocking and production flow.
- Resolved technical issues swiftly to minimize workflow disruptions.
Printing Press Operator
Discount Labels
New Albany
07.2002 - 09.2014
- Monitored print runs for color consistency and quality assurance, ensuring high standards across all outputs.
- Checked finished products against original proofs to confirm accuracy in colors, text, and images.
- Adjusted machine settings for varying label materials and sizes, enhancing production efficiency.
- Verified ink specifications, changed ink, and adjusted flow for optimal performance.
- Monitored ink levels and replenished supplies to prevent interruptions in production.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with printing press components, including rollers and cylinders.
- Maintained equipment through regular cleaning and performing basic repairs.
- Followed detailed instructions from supervisors to meet specific job orders and production deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Silver Creek
Sellersburg, IN05-2002
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Color calibration
- Press setup
- Production planning
- Workflow optimization
- Technical troubleshooting
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Problem resolution
- Team leadership
- Client collaboration
- Communication strategies
- Multitasking abilities
- Time management
Certification
- Forklift Operator
Timeline
Press Supervisor
Label Specialties
09.2014 - Current
Printing Press Operator
Discount Labels
07.2002 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Silver Creek