Jeff Nicolet

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Plymouth, Indiana

574-***-****

Career Objective

An effective, results proven leader seeking an opportunity to apply my skills and abilities in an

operation where I can lead and direct a progressive team to compete in today’s global market,

achieve organizational goals and exceed customer expectations.

Employment History

NAMPAC, Plastic Injection Molder, Valparaiso, Indiana:

Plant Manager, December 2001-September 2008

• Manage all operations of the Indiana facility with 17 salary staff positions.

• Responsibilities include; P&L, customer relations and service, sales growth, facility fiscal

budget, capital projects and justification, employee and Union relations, and all internal

facility operations.

• Introduced Lean Techniques and new methods to improve operations in the facility along

with techniques from 6 Sigma training, 5-S, TPM, and World Class Manufacturing.

• Results:

o Increased plant’s margin and cash flow over previous year’s performance and

exceeded budgeted EBITDA.

o Lean manufacturing techniques implemented for improved product reliability and

lower unit cost.

o Safety incidents reduced 100%. Earned the prestigious President’s Safety Award

in 2004, tied for top honors in 2006, and earned the President’s Safety Award in

2007. Milestone achievements include over 6 years with no lost time incident.

o Reduction in headcount through Lean Techniques and Operational Value

Assessments.

o Lead the plant in achieving AIB certification, which grew our sales and

opportunities in food packaging.

o Implemented OEE to focus on key performance issues and corrective actions.

Rieke Corp., Auburn, Indiana: October 1994-November 2001

(Packaging/Assembly, Steel Stamping, Plating, Coating, Injection Molding)

Plant Manager/General Foreman:

• 10 Supervisors and 4 Plastic Technicians as direct reports.

• Initiate, develop, and monitor team involvement programs. Worked with HR and

Supervisors to maintain a non-union facility.

• Accountability to the General Manager/VP of Operations for manufacturing,

productivity, customer quality program, machine utilization/uptime, scrap reduction, on-

time deliveries, cost reduction program, manufacturing expenses, continuous

improvement programs (5-S, Kaizen, TPM), and additional related indicators.

• Performed Master Scheduler’s functions for 9 months while training to become proficient

in scheduling production and related purchasing functions.

• Review and authorize all ISO-9000 updates, changes and additions.

• Trained and qualified as an ISO Auditor.

• Prepare budgets for manning and financial expenditures.

• Reduced labor costs and overtime by $1.1 million.

• Reduced customer quality complaints.

• Lowered injury incident rate.

• Implemented new methods for increased productivity in operations.

Essex Group, Columbia City, Indiana: January 1979-September 1994

Production Supervisor; January 1992 to September 1994

• Responsible for production and scheduling in drawing, cabling, stranding, bunching,

winding operations, and consultant for the high speed production line.

• Directed flow of WIP and raw materials throughout the manufacturing processes.

• Established performance standards for all phases of operation.

• Introduced job development for cross training which resulted in increased machine

uptime, lower scrap rates, and higher inventory returns.

• Initiated improvement methods for material handling.

• Maintained inventory levels on all raw materials.

Various Positions with United Technologies/Essex; January 1979 to January 1992

• Maintenance/Facility Supervisor

• High Speed Line Project Manager

• Packaging Supervisor

• Quality Circles/Personnel Manager

Education

Concordia University, Fort Wayne, Indiana: Completed Bachelor’s Program in Business

Management. (90% of Degree)

Indiana/Purdue of Fort Wayne: World Class Manufacturing Certification.

Trained and Instructor in: Kaizen, TPM, 5-S

Pathways To Leadership Training and Advanced, 2005

Six Sigma Greenbelt Training and Certification, 2000.

Indiana University, Fort Wayne: Two Certificates in Management Studies.

IVY Tech College, Fort Wayne: 46 credits in Supervision studies.

Honorable Discharge, US Navy

Experience with computer technology includes: SAP, AS400, JBA, Microsoft programs, and

additional specialized programs.

Professional references available upon request.

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