Michael Van den Putte
Print optimizer I Project Manager
Salary / Daily rate
Antwerp, Belgium
Freelance
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Most print managers see projects. I see opportunities for systematic transformation. As a Print Optimization Specialist with 25+ years in packaging and print production, I've led OEE improvements, managed multi-language campaigns, and optimized workflows across global markets. I'm a technical architect of print efficiency who turns operational challenges into strategic advantages, transforming print supply chains into efficient, sustainable ecosystems that deliver measurable results.
Work experience
Project Manager
Co-ëfficiëntFreelance
Oct 2024 - Present
2 years 1 month
Europe · Hybrid
As an independent project management consultant with Co-efficient, I manage Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement and standardization projects for the packaging industry.
Managing Consultant
blueprint BVFreelance
Sep 2024 - Present
2 years 2 months
Antwerp, Belgium
As an independent consultant I team with the experts of Co-efficient, a leading packaging consultancy. I specialize in managing their Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement and standardization projects for the packaging industry. Beyond the Co-efficient OEE projects, I offer specialized consulting in print optimization, print management, technical workflow management, and cross-functional project coordination to help businesses transform their print supply chain into a strategic, efficient ecosystem.
Process Specialist
Vitrapack
Apr 2020 - Oct 2024
4 years 7 months
Wommelgem, Belgium
Skills: Product Training · Process Optimization (Manufacturing) · Layout · Communication · English · Adobe Illustrator · Requirement Specifications · Color Management · Desktop Publishing · Graphics · Printing · German · Project Planning · Screening · French · Defining Requirements · Teamwork · Project Management · Adobe InDesign · Pre-press · Microsoft Office · Flexo · Artwork · Problem Solving · Graphic Arts · Adobe Photoshop · Rotogravure · Analytical Skills · Adobe Creative Suite · Presentations · Dutch
Technical Office
OTM-Zenith
Sep 2019 - May 2020
9 months
Brussels Metropolitan Area
Skills: Layout · Adobe Illustrator · Desktop Publishing · Graphics · Printing · Screening · French · Screen Printing · Project Management · Pre-press · Microsoft Office · Artwork · Graphic Arts · Adobe Photoshop · Analytical Skills · Adobe Creative Suite · Dutch
Owner
Studio DPM
Jun 2018 - May 2020
2 years
Antwerp Metropolitan Area
Freelance graphic studio & print production office.
Co-Owner
AZUMAYA - CAST Trading
Nov 2013 - Jul 2018
4 years 9 months
Antwerp Metropolitan Area
Operations, Sales, Marketing and business development for the Japanese green tea experts in Europe
Production Manager
CAST inc. antwerp office
Mar 2008 - May 2014
6 years 3 months
Antwerp Metropolitan Area
Print buying, production planning and dtp-management for high-volume brochures in 30+ languages.
DTP & Production
Square Advertising
Dec 2005 - Mar 2008
2 years 4 months
Antwerp Metropolitan Area
DTP and Production
Print production specialist
Creo Products Inc (acquired by Kodak)
Sep 2001 - Dec 2005
4 years 4 months
Brussels Metropolitan Area
Project management of translation, printing and fulfillment of all marketing collateral in EMEA. Promote stochastic screening by calibrating customer's systems for showcase printing projects.
Application support specialist
Creo Products Inc (acquired by Kodak)
Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
2 years 1 month
Workflow and application support for Postscript and PDF prepress workflows.
Layout & Production
Wizards of the Coast
Jan 1996 - Jan 1999
3 years 1 month
Printing & finishing QC for collectible trading cards production. Design & production of all European marketing materials.
Education
Erasmushogeschool Brussel
Professional Bachelor
1989 - 1992
3 years 1 month
Koninklijk atheneum Deune
High School Diploma
1982 - 1989
6 years 11 months
Portfolio
Multi-language catalog production
