Ty Walker has over 20 years of experience in production management and operations in the printing and flexible packaging industries. He has a proven track record of improving safety, quality, and productivity while reducing waste. His experience includes overseeing production, training employees, implementing processes, conducting audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Walker seeks a long-term position where he can contribute to a company's success through integrity, passion, and teamwork.

1. Ty Walker
5625 Hillgate Crossing, Johns Creek, GA 30005•678-979-6172•tywalker1975@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain long term employment with the opportunity to grow. This will be done by working with integrity,
passion and teamwork to ensure the company’s success and profitability.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rossini North America
May 2014 – January 2016
Assistant Production Manager
 Provided support to the entire plant on various levels including daily production output and issues,
machine maintenance, employee retention and mentoring, process improvement, ISO standards and
procedures, shipping and receiving, plant housekeeping along with company rules and regulations in
the production of printing press sleeves and rollers.
 Provided maintenance and trouble shooting of various machines used in the manufacturing process.
 Inspected product during the process and after the process was completed.
 Traveled to customer site and interacted and worked with customers on production issues and
possible product issues as needed.
 Provided the daily schedules, prioritized tasks and product lead times. Communicated the
expectations to the shift leaders and provided daily shipping schedule to employees while relaying
customer delays and issues to the sales team.
 Worked with H.R. to interview, hire, and discipline employees as needed.
 Developed procedures for ISO and conducted ISO audits with the Quality Control department.
 Worked with outside contractors on maintenance, repair and installation of equipment as well as the
removal and sale of equipment.
 Worked alongside plant personnel on machine repairs, material movement, incoming European
shipments, inventory, and material stock and usage and parts ordering.
 Heavily involved in coaching and supporting employees to strive for success. Promoting a team mentality
to meet the goals and move the business forward.
Self-employed Carpenter (Jan 2014- May 2014)
 Home repairs, light remodeling and exterior work.
Hood Packaging
May 1997 - September 2013
Production Manager (April 2012 - September 2013, Decatur, GA)
 Responsible for the safety, quality and productivity of 60+ employees.

2.  Oversaw the day-to-day operations throughout the plant including flexographic printing, 100% solids
lamination, pouch and bag converting and slitting departments. This also included monitoring production
entries, material consumptions and inventory accuracy.
 Ran reports daily and weekly reporting the information back to the plant manager and associates.
 Provided training and support to the supervisors and plant personnel. This included trouble shooting
equipment, technical issues and operational issues that arose.
 Worked with customer service and scheduling to modify work schedule and personnel needs to achieve
success.
 Implemented new processes to improve safety, quality and production while reducing waste.
 Conducted weekly hazardous waste inspections. Developed procedure for on-site solvent recycler and
employees to follow to eliminate any risk of spills or contamination.
 Conducted supervisor reviews and approved all plant production personnel reviews.
 Provided and assisted in the successful completion of AIB, ISO and internal audits.
 Very involved in coaching and supporting employees to strive for success. Promoting a team mentality to
meet the goals and move the business forward.
 Worked with customers and plant personnel on new business.
 Established a work sheet for each machine in the plant to track production entries, consumptions, returns
and downtime.
 Worked with vendors and suppliers to establish training, equipment needs and new products that could
educate the employees and improve the plant operations.
Shift Supervisor (October 2007 - April 2012, Arden Hills, MN)
 Supervised 15-20 employees in the flexographic printing and packaging industry. Oversaw the process
from start to finish in an AIB and ISO certified company. Approved all jobs throughout the plant and
monitoring quality during the shift.
 Provided training needs and support to new personnel and existing employees.
 Established a quarterly cleaning schedule/procedure for lamination and printing presses to follow.
 Helped with operation, training and maintenance on 60% and 100% solids lamination machine and
printing presses.

3.  Level 1, 2 and 3 printing certification through the FTA.
 Conducted monthly safety meetings and plant safety inspections. Reported information back to Plant
Manager.
 Promoted to Production Manager and moved to Hood Packaging’s Decatur, GA plant.
Lamination Operator/Shift Lead (July 2003 - October 2007, Arden Hills, MN)
 Machine operator running solvent and water based 60% and 100% solids lamination machines for flexible
packaging using various substrates including foil, paper and different types of poly, poly-prop, nylon and
pet films.
 Appointed Shift Lead in 2006 and promoted to Shift Supervisor in 2007.
Printing Press Operator (May 1997 - July 2003, Charleston, SC)
 Ran 5 and 6 color gravure and flexographic presses in the paper industry.
 Provided set-up, preventative maintenance and operating duties which included color matching, job
approval, slitting on machine, work order verification and light maintenance on machines.
 Assisted in the slitting and bag converting departments as needed.
Carpenter at Carrigan Construction (June 1995 – Aug 2003)
Worked in wood framing, siding, light remodeling and home repair.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Led the only shift in Arden Hills plant to have 3 straight years accident free
- RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) Certification
- FTA (Flexographic Technical Association) - Levels 1, 2 and 3
- AIB (American Institute of Baking) committee member -16 years. Helped plants achieve AIB certification
- HAACP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Certification
- EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Committee) Compliance Training
EDUCATION
Graduate of North Charleston High School - 1994
References available upon request