NICK C. BAKER,
Wooster, OH *4691
Phone 330-***-****
E-mail abll0h@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
A Project Management Specialist with an outstanding record of
accomplishments that include building and training a cohesive and
motivated production team which resulted in significant increases
in output. Possess strong knowledge of cost reduction strategies through
implementation of lean processes and decreasing machine downtime, and
significant quality improvement strategies.
EXPERIENCE
Morton Salt, Rittman, OH
2010 - Present
(A wholly owned subsidiary of K+S, the world largest salt supplier)
Shift Supervisor
. Responsible for plant wet, dry, maintenance, quality, security,
shipping, receiving, and contractors operations from 7pm until 7am
. Oversee 1 supervisor, 2 QE, and 60 union members
. Oversee production of pharmaceutical, food grade, and animal salt
products
. Oversee maintenance of food processing equipment
. Oversee HACCP and GMP
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
2008-2010
Full time student
. Completed BSBA in business administration; with a concentration in
project management
. Graduated Magna Cum Laude; earned a 3.87 grade point average out of a
possible 4.0.
. Student Mentor
JLG, Aerial access and Telehandler Equipment Manufacturer, Orrville, OH
2007 - 2009
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, a Fortune 350 global
manufacturer) ISO9001
Manufacturing Facilitator II
. Responsible for 2nd shift Manufacturing (Boom Process, RT/LE,
maintenance, and Weldment)
. Oversaw 8 team leaders and 80 team members
. Supervised 3 Fabrication lines, Wet Paint, 3 Assembly lines (2nd and
3rd shifts)
. Improved Production output 42% and raised efficiency to 89.6%, first
time ever
. Reduced Fabrication lines by 30%
. Improved Quality by reducing process defects 60%
. Completed two 6 Sigma projects to improve quality, efficiency, and
flow
Aisin Automotive Casting, London, KY
2002 - 2007
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota) Tier 1 supplier to Toyota, Honda, GM,
ISO9001
Manufacturing Supervisor
. Supervised 5 team leaders and 35 team members operating 101 machines
. Raised OEE from 80.6% to 85.4%, first time ever in the 10 year history
. Improved Quality by reducing process defects 16%
. Reduced sorts by 27%, through root cause analysis and implementing
corrective measures
. Reduced documentation by 80%; rewrote and implemented standard work
procedures
. Reduced cost by improving preventive maintenance; reduced downtime by
37%
. Trained a KAIZEN team that was selected to brief Toyota North America
. Motivated the Team to achieve a 95% attendance rate
NICK C. BAKER
Phone 330-***-****
E-mail abll0h@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Executive Masters of Business Administration
Expected Date of Completion: August 2011 Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Project Management
Concentration
December 2009 GPA: 3.87 Colorado Technical University
CERTIFICATES/TRAINING
Leadership and Safety, 2010, Morton Salt
Certificate for Master Project Manager, 2010, AAPM
Certificate for Certified International Project Manager
Certificate Project Management Specialist, 2009, CTU
Certificate Student Mentor Program, 2009, Colorado Tech
Certificate Organizational Systems Improvement, 2009
Certificate Management, 2009, Colorado Tech
Certificate Project Planning, 2009, Colorado Tech
Certificate Business, 2009, Colorado Tech
Certificate Global Business, 2009, Colorado Tech
Certificate Human Resource Development, 2009, CTU
Certificate Accounting, 2009, Colorado Tech
Certificate Professional Communication, 2008, CTU
Certificate Leadership Training, 2008, Akron University
Certificate Human Resource, 2008, Akron University
Toyota Leader Training, 2006, Clarksville, TN
Certificate TPS Training AAC, 2005, London, KY
Advanced Manager Training, 2005, Lexington, KY
AAC Supervisor Training, 2005, London, KY
AAC Team Leader Training, 2004, London, KY
Profit and Margins, 1999, Indianapolis, IN
Employee Motivation, 1999, Columbus, OH
Manager Training, 1998, Louisville, KY
First Sergeant Course, Fort Bliss, TX
Advanced Noncommissioned Officer, Fort Benning, GA
Drill Sergeant Course, Fort Benning, GA
Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Germany
Primary Noncommissioned Officer Course, Germany
MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Project Management, Honorary Advisor
Project Management Institute, Member # 1349149
26th Infantry Association, Honorary Sergeant Major of the Regiment
American Legion