Kyle Knight

Experience

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  Gamma One

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1995

  Systems Manager
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  Troubadour Studios

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2003

  President
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  CCL Label

  Oct 2003 - Dec 2008

  Operations Manager

  Managed a team of 5 supervisors and 80 plus employees.Developed and introduced an electronic visual scheduling system.Addressed 80+ employees in monthly and; weekly meetingsNational and; International TravelTechnical sales calls / Customer site visitsGlobal equipment purchases / upgrades evaluationsPerformed customer press approvals; - Hands-on customer trainingIn-depth Facility tours for customers and tech schoolsDeveloped Standard Operating Procedures for office and productionLed the team responsible for creating training methods / manualsDeveloped troubleshooting methods for productionStarted and headed up a multi-location Graphics team to standardize and make global decisionsStreamlined department workflows to maximize throughput and efficienciesRelated Knowledge:Lean Manufacturing Meeting ManagementCellular Manufacturing KaizenSix Sigma TPMFive S SMEDKanban Value-stream Analysis Systems Thinking Show less

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  Design Label

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2012

  Director of Operations

  First year’s achievements:Reduced rejection rate by over 55%Reduced waste by over 60%Increased Capacity by 40% while reducing overall laborDeveloped a sustainable lean programBuilt a Class "A" operations teamInstalled green initiatives Improved overall company moral and teamworkCurrently working with owners on additional acquisitionsSecond year’s achievements:Continued to right size the company with "A" Class playersWorked closely with sales team to develop statagies to enter new markets.Overseeing the development of a custom manufacturing software that will surpass any print/packaging software on the market.Overseeing the building renovations to create a world class look.Introduced new technology to current customer base.Creating an autonomous work force so as we continue to grow we will never have the need to be top heavy. Show less

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  SVE Consutling

  Mar 2012 - now

  Senior Consultant

  I consult the printing industry especially facilities facing ongoing quality issues. My process is to analyze their current work flow, identify areas of quality breakdown, constraints and/or possibilities for miscommunication. Then I work with the companies chosen team to identify and implement corrective actions and feasible solutions. Getting employee buy-in is the key to a sustainable process. All evaluations are free (Only travel expenses are initially billed) After a mutual review of the scoop of work is conducted pricing is then negotiated.I also work with small to mid sized companies to develop strategic sales and business plans along with succession planning & capacity planning. As well as a manufacturing plan which includes all levels of personnel to achieve and sustain the desired bottom line results through the use of TLS.TLS Consulting (TOC - Lean -Six Sigma)Six Sigma Black BeltLean Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints Show less

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  Suddekor LLC

  Dec 2012 - Feb 2014

  Manufacturing Manager

  Managed a three shift operation responsible for the treating of Decor papers for the furniture and flooring laminate industry. Worked here until business was successfully sold and management restructured. Main goals and achievements:Increase workforce by 25% while increasing capacity by more than 75%Improve communication overallWork with other divisions to create continuityMaintain moral and consistency during a major equipment installation and expansionBuild an "A" Class supervisory teamWorked with IT to develop/test and implement custom manufacturing software Show less

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  Operation Paws on the Ground, Inc.

  Oct 2020 - now

  Chairman & Founder

  Non-Profit Organization working with rescue dogs and veterans.