1. Jeffrey Lawson
Summary
Dependable bindery shift supervisor/leadman with great communication and organization skills. Over 12 years of
team leadership experience in a fast paced environment.
Highly skilled bindery machine operator with a positive attitude and a commitment to safety, quality and customer
service. Extensive 28 year solid work history in the bindery business.
Key Skills
Team leadership skills
Excellent organizational skills
Reliable and flexible
Knowledge of 5s and lean manufacturing principles
Consistently meet and exceed production and quality
requirements
Expert in folding and stitching including
pharmaceutical and multiple piece up jobs
Thorough knowledge of Stahl, MBO, Baum, Vijuk,
Muller, Heidelberg and Polar machinery
Set up and troubleshooting expert
Strong mechanical abilities
Experience
Lead Bindery Machine Operator
April 2013 to Current
Multi Packaging Solutions - Louisville, Kentucky
Set up, operate and maintain bindery equipment including folders. stitchers and cutters.
Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Troubleshoot and repair machinery.
Review work orders and communicate with other shifts to prioritize production needs.
Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
Exceeded daily equipment efficiency run speed goals.
Prepare production reports.
Bindery Lead and Machine Operator
September 2002 to March 2013
AGI Shorewood - A former International Paper Company - Weaverville, North Carolina
Supervise bindery team in performing daily production goals.
Ensure all safety guidelines are followed.
Follow good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Process work orders and prioritize jobs.
Review work orders and communicate with prior shift to plan work needs for the day.
Prepare and maintain production reports.
Maintain necessary level of communications between shifts.
Set up and operate various machines including folders, stitchers, cutters and gluers.
Troubleshoot problems with equipment and products.
Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure equipment operates efficiently.
Work overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and work loads.
Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Monitor and adjust production equipment for quality and productivity.
Lead Folder/Stitcher Operator
October 1998 to August 2002
Printers Bindery - Cincinnati, Ohio
Set up, operate and maintain Stahl/Mbo folders and Muller/Harris stitchers.
Process work orders and prioritize jobs.
Reduce downtime during production by maintaining equipment and reducing unnecessary maintenance.
Responsible for achieving daily production requirements.
Make sure that products are produced on time and of good quality.
336 Clover Cove Drive, Shepherdsville Ky. 40165
Home: 502-531-9720 - Cell: 502-602-8940 - jtlawson1212@gmail.com
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2. Bindery Supervisor/Operator
June 1996 to October 1998
Macke Brothers Book Binders - Sharonville, Ohio
Responsible for achieving production requirements.
Supervise team of 20 employees to perform production and manufacturing of product.
Inspect finished products for quality to meet customer specifications.
Make sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality.
Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.
Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard
operating procedures.
Read work orders to prepare for machine setup.
Troubleshoot all bindery equipment.
Bindery Machine Operator
March 1992 to June 1996
Berman Printing - Cincinnati, Ohio
Responsible for safe and efficient setup and operation of Stahl folders and Muller stitchers.
Make sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality.
Perform preventative maintenance on all bindery machines.
Bindery Machine Operator
January 1987 to March 1992
Clem Macke Bindery Cincinnati, Ohio Set up and operate Stahl and MBO folders.
Operate Polar cutters.
Manage work with little supervision.
Inspect finished products for quality.
Machine shop operator / assembler
March 1984 to April 1986
Keco Industries - Florence, Kentucky
Assembled air conditioning systems for government.
Operated metal drills, brakes, shears and punches.
Used various power hand tools for assembly processes.
Ensured proper installations through reading of blueprints.
Managed work with little supervision.
Education
High school diploma
Boone County High School - Florence, Kentucky, United States
References
References available upon request