NICHOLAS CHANDLER

***** ***** ****, *** *** ● Broomfield, CO 80021

574-***-**** ● acr22z@r.postjobfree.com

GENERAL / PLANT / OPERATIONS / PLANNING / ENGINEERING

Forward-thinking leader and planner with a unique blend of operations, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and management skills. Adept at solving mathematical and logistical problems, reducing waste, and cutting costs while elevating performance. Proficient in designing new products to address needs and increase sales. Recognized for planning and execution to drive location wide improvements/turnaround. Recognized ability for developing and executing manufacturing and quality systems while maintaining a safety first standard, and improving employee morale. Fluent in conversational German.

Operations Management ● Lean Manufacturing ● Mechanical Engineering ● Process Design

Equipment & Plant Analysis ● Cost Savings ● Waste Reduction ● Production Planning ● Project Management

Quality Control ● Compliance ● Safety Standards ● Sales ● Scheduling ● Problem Solving ● Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Milgard Windows & Doors, Aurora, CO ● August 2014-present

Manufacturer of commercial/residential windows and doors, $40M in annual revenue

Assistant GM/Plant Manager (August 2014 - Present): Oversight of Production, Quality, Service, Maintenance, Scheduling, Continuous Improvement, and Distribution functional groups.

Lead team to 70% reduction in injuries through behavior observation program implementation

Lead team to turnaround in on time delivery performance (August 2014-86% to October 2014-98.5%)

Lead team to turnaround in quality performance to become company benchmark (August 2014 – 1.5% first time failure rate to January 2015 – 0.57%)

Lead kaizen/continuous improvement activities to drive average 32% improvement in productivity

Implemented new production planning and training programs improving capacity by 40%

Took on site level leadership responsibilities upon departure of GM in November 2014

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Troy, Alabama ● August 2011-July 2014

Manufacturers of military and commercial helicopters.$180M in annual revenue.

Operations (Plant) Manager (July 2012 - Present): Oversight of manufacturing operations for six product lines. 520 direct union hourly manufacturing employees and direct supervision of 11 salary staff members. Responsible for day to day manufacturing operations and overall shop schedule. OEM aerostructure/final assembly, aftermarket, and repair and overhaul business.

Lead team to most productive (lowest labor hour) airframe in site history while driving a 15% cost of quality reduction. ($5.5M opportunity per year)

Lead site to 100% on time delivery to customer need.

Drove site to a four point inventory turn increase in 12 months through use of lean tools.

Lead start-up of two new product lines and transition of two products from other sites.

Planning/Transformation Manager (July 2011 - July 2012): Support business and operations needs through management of the Industrial Engineering department. Lead team to drive lean manufacturing transformation across site with end goal of reducing labor cost, inventory, and manufacturing space for new business. Supervise 4 direct salary reports and indirect management of additional salary and hourly employees through lean initiatives.

Realized 15% reduction in labor cost per airframe

Realized 35% inventory reduction.

29% capacity increase created for induction of six new product lines

15% reduction in lead time

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United Technologies Corporation ● 2009–2011

Manufacturers of aviation and technology based products. $60B in annual revenue.

Operations Leadership Program Associate

Oct 2010 – Jul 2011 – Supplier Quality & Development; Sundyne Corporation, Arvada, CO

Streamline long lead order process & work with suppliers to improve DPPM

Mar 2010 – Oct 2010 – Transformation Leader (Aerostructures); Sikorsky Aircraft, Troy, AL

Improved make sub-assembly MRP 32% (from 48% - to 80%)

Lead Kaizen Events with results of $1M+ cost savings per year

Jul 2009 – Feb 2010 – Shop Floor Supervisor (Heat Exchanger Cores, Special Processes); Hamilton Sundstrand, Windsor Locks, CT

Increased productivity in heat exchanger core cell 12%

Improved on time delivery in Special Processes cell to >90% from 72%

Led TPM event resulting in $20,000 savings per year with read across benefits for an additional 6 lines with similar savings.

TEM-PACE INC., Niles, Michigan ● 2002–2008

Manufacturers of tempered glass for automotive and architectural industries. Annual revenues of $10 million.

Planning, Engineering & Quality Manager: Support and elevate production by overseeing quality control, scheduling, and the design of CNC programs. Partner with sales team to reduce production costs, design and draft new automotive and architectural glass panes, analyze sales of new and existing products, and follow up with customers. Manage 3 IT networks, each pertaining to different departments and functions. Supervise 2 engineers and more than 100 indirect reports.

Increased sales $500K in 2 years by pursuing and implementing a European tempered-glass standard.

Reduced raw-materials waste 5% year over year by tracking and analyzing waste patterns for 4 years in an ongoing improvement project.

Decreased annual sales returns from 4% to below .5% by driving new quality standards.

Researched and implemented a new sales-order entry system to reduce order processing time by nearly 20% per week while sales volume continued to increase.

Introduced new safety standards to eliminate potential fines.

Spearheaded an incentive program to increase employee morale and improve feedback by rewarding employees with monetary prizes and contests.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Launched in 2002 a start-up business designing, fabricating, testing, and installing custom performance parts for various vehicle platforms and racing classes. Projects include motor mounts, oil-cooler kits, and performance tuning. Work has been sought out by customers around the world.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration

Purdue University, Krannert School of Business, West Lafayette, Indiana

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tri-State University, Angola, Indiana

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