Kirk Knox
Floyds Knobs
Summary
Dynamic Press Supervisor with extensive experience in the print industry, excelling in workflow optimization and team leadership. Proven track record in quality assurance and problem-solving, effectively managing production standards and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in communication and organization, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve production goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Supervisor
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08.2021 - 12.2025
- Managed workflow/production throughout the FA Press and Rewind areas while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and production/quality standards
- Supervised a large team of press and rewind operators, which included; providing production meetings, processing timecards and PTO requests, QA orders prior to full production, troubleshoot/fix issues with presses/orders, and implement new rules/production standards when given
- Responsible for ordering all press tooling and consumables/supplies for the FA Press area for all shifts, which included working closely with numerous vendors to ensure production continued efficiently
- Responsible for tracking and entering incentive bonuses for the FA presses and Rewinders for all shifts
- Worked closely with all departments to ensure efficient workflow/communication
Press Lead/QA
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09.2019 - 07.2021
- Preflighted all orders prior to feeding to press to ensure they were routed properly and had all materials needed to complete the order
- Pulled press tooling and put efficient running orders together
- Helped troubleshoot issues with presses/orders
- QA'd orders prior to full production
- Assisted Press Supervisors with duties
- Worked closely with all departments
Electronic Workflow Lead/QA
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12.2013 - 08.2019
- Helped ensure incoming work flowed efficiently through the department, while still maintaining my own production goals
- Helped order processors trouble shoot issues
- Worked closely with all department supervisors and helped complete any assigned projects
- Responsible for communicating any department changes/updates to ensure latest standards were being followed
- QA'd all orders prior to them moving on to press
Operations Manager
HH Gregg
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Maintained full store inventory, which included daily department audits
- Supervised a team of CSM's and warehouse associates. Included setting weekly schedules and maintaining timecards
- Responsible for managing all incoming cash and ensured deposits were properly delivered and documented
- Helped with all customer service related duties and issues within the store
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
Fort Wayne, IN12-2010
Skills
- Press Operation/ Management
- Organization
- Workflow Optimization/ Production Scheduling
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Leadership / Teamwork
- Quality Assurance
- Communication
- Multitasking / Time Management
- Reliable
- Problem-Solving
- Computer Skills (Microsoft Office)
- Great with People
Timeline
Press Supervisor
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08.2021 - 12.2025
Press Lead/QA
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09.2019 - 07.2021
Electronic Workflow Lead/QA
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12.2013 - 08.2019
Operations Manager
HH Gregg
05.2012 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute