David Bigge - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Home Based Biz

David Bigge

Flexo Training Specialist, Label Press Manager,
Pressroom Supervisor, Label Press Operator


OVERVIEW

I have been in the printing and label manufacturing business for over 26
years. Have extensive knowledge in Flexo, UV Flexo, Screen, and Letterpress
printing methods. Introduced new methods and procedures into the
manufacturing process. Noted for problem-solving and troubleshooting.
Knowledge in state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, processes, and
label constructions. Other areas of expertise are:

Implementing Training Programs and Pressroom Procedures
Information Systems and Data Collection on the shop floor
Pressroom Job Descriptions and Standard Operation Procedures



EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY


Billion Toyota, Sioux Falls SD - New car sales
Sept.12th 2007 to Feb.12th 2008

Big Enterprises, Sioux Falls (Self Employed)
2003 - Present
Direct Sales of Air and Water purification units for homes and businesses
(EcoQuest International, Greenville Tn)
Consignment fashion jewel placements (Mark V, Dallas Tx)


CCL Label, Sioux Falls
Flexo Training Specialist
1994 - 2003
Planned and developed training courses and cross training programs for
press operators and press assistants on the shop floor. Prepared teaching
and lesson plans to outline the course of study. Lectured, demonstrated,
and used audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter. Prepared
course objectives and outlined the course of study following curriculum
guidelines and requirements. Developed tests, questionnaires, and
procedures to measure effectiveness of curriculum and to determine if
training objectives were being met. Prepared press operator training
manuals. Conducted and participated in workshops, committees, conferences,
and In-House training programs. Reviewed and updated employee training
records and conferred with management to decide trainee placement.
Observed, evaluated, and recommended changes to management to strengthen
teaching skills in classroom and OJT. Prepared Press Operator job
descriptions as to align training programs and courses with company skill
levels. Documented and updated shop floor training for employee personnel
files.


Label Production Manager
1992 - 1994
Developed manufacturing strategy, managed budgets, introduced and
maintained unique manufacturing processes, and coordinated partnership
relationships with equipment suppliers. Motivated others in the achievement
of individual and organizational goals. Notified vendors of non-
conformances. Managed work force and coordinated workload schedules with
lead personnel. Planned strategies to reduce costs, improve quality, and
meet future requirements. Worked with suppliers to improve quality and
reduce defects. Conducted daily job scheduling meetings. Analyzed
production waste reports to ensure accuracy and integrity. Ensured timely
shipments to customers according to their specifications.
Responsible for 80+
employees and 25 printing presses on the shop floor.


Label Press Supervisor
1985 - 1992
Motivated others in the achievement of individual and organizational goals.
Planned and organized job ticket production schedules and maintenance
activities. Provided technical advice and resolved problems. Conducted
online inspections, troubleshooting, and product inspections. Reviewed work
order to determine ink, stock and equipment needed for production. Worked
with suppliers to improve quality and reduce defects. Promoted safety
awareness and a professional working environment. Completed press operator
performance reviews.





Label Press Operator
1977 - 1985
Set up and operate flexographic printing press to print designs or
lettering on rolls or sheets of flexible plastic film, paper, and foil
stock. Turn, push and move controls to set and adjust speed, temperature,
inkflow, and print position and pressure tolerances of press. Inspected and
examined printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to
specifications and external defects. Kept daily time and materials usage
reports and recorded identifying information printed on label products.
Operated several different printing presses and utilized different printing
methods.

SERVICE

US Army, Spec 4
1972 - 1975
Trained in wheel and track mechanic maintenance on armor tanks and trucks
Honorable Discharge

TRAINING

1. ERA Leadership Training - CCL Industries Inc., 2001
2. MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Kilian Community College, 1999
3. Continuous Improvement Facilitator - CCL Industries, 1999
4. Employee Development Course - Dale Carnegie Training, 1997
5. Train the Trainer - Fred Pryor Seminars, 1994
6. Legal Training - CCL Label, Southeast Vo-Tech Institute, 1993
7. Supervisor Workshop - Adult Vocational Education, Southeast Vo-Tech
Institute, 1990

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

8. Training and Development on the Flexo Press Simulator
9. Information Systems with Shop Floor Data Entry
10. MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint

EDUCATION

Armour High School, Armour, So. Dak. 1970
Diploma

MEMBERSHIPS

11. FTA, 1992 - 2004

PUBLICATIONS

"Press Simulator Development Team." FTA Flexo Magazine. Robert Moran,