Fernando Tayag

Experienced print-production supervisor with over 30 years in print and manufacturing, currently leading a post-press team within a high-speed 24/7 print operation. Strengths in team leadership, staff training, machine operation and quality control, with a background in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Calm under pressure, safety-focused and effective within multicultural teams.

Post Press Supervisor at Reach Printing Services (2020-01 – Present)

• Supervise a team of OCS operators and cleaning staff, ensuring production lines run efficiently.
• Carry out and audit pre- and post-run checks, ensuring compliance with Post Press visual standards (5S).
• Coach, mentor and train operators using the Post Press Training Matrix.
• Chair production briefings, communicate at nightly meetings and stand in for the Area Team Leader (ATL).
• Accountable for equipment set-up, clean-down and basic maintenance.
• Report line and production issues to EAM and event logging.

Publishing Supervisor at Aktrion Limited and Services (2008-01 – 2020-12)

• Trained and developed new and existing staff, supporting those taking on new responsibilities.
• Assigned duties, set performance expectations and completed formal appraisals.
• Approved time, attendance, overtime and leave records.
• Resolved employee concerns and managed performance and disciplinary matters.
• Motivated and mentored the team, supporting diversity in the workplace.

Publishing Operator at Aktrion Limited and Services (2003-01 – 2008-12)

• Set bundle sizes and copy counts and operated the Pakseal and tracker computer to product specifications.
• Maintained line safety and stock levels, and reported faults to the Engineering Department.
• Recorded faults on the line sheet and held responsibility for line performance.

General Assistant at Tesco Supermarket (2002-01 – 2003-12)

• Unloaded deliveries and managed the dairy, frozen and produce sections, removing out-of-date stock.

Winder Machine Operator at Trust International Paper Corporation (1993-01 – 2002-12)

• Operated and maintained the winder machine, producing quality rolls to the required tension, diameter and width.
• Set slitter blades to customer specifications and trained junior operators in splicing and workmanship.
• Operated the reel panel board and overhead crane, following all safety procedures and reporting defects.

BSc in Electronics and Communication Engineering – Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines (1987-01 – 1992-12)