Nick Williams
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Objective To obtain a position in lean manufacturing environment where I
can leverage my leadership, supervisory and management skills,
and contribute to the growth and success of the organization.
Experience Caterpillar Inc., Integrated Manufacturing Operations Division
Aurora, IL, 2000 - Present
Section Manager - Hydraulic Excavator Assembly Operations
(2012-2013)
Drive production efficiency on three assembly lines in a union
represented facility.
Focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. Successfully
achieved greater than 25% improvement in Safety and 10% Cost
reduction in combined three sections in FY12.
Successfully managed variable costs through IM&E and effective
labor scheduling, resulting in 10% cost reduction against FY
budget.
Consistently achieved Caterpillar Production System (CPS)
assessment rating of 5% above goal in all sections.
Section Manager and Talent Development Facilitator
(2011-2012)
Lead the Amatrol Assembly training program at the Caterpillar
Aurora facility.
Facilitated Caterpillar Production System CPS (Lean/Six Sigma)
training courses for Team Member and Leadership levels.
Planned and executed the new hire orientation learning plan
focused on CPS, Standard Work, RCCA and Continuous Improvement
processes.
Lead and supported the Safe Vehicle Operation
Training/licensing program for the Aurora facility.
Developed and implemented a Team Lead development program.
Executed an hourly workforce attendance project to ensure
consistency and accuracy for use in arbitration cases.
Quality Support Technician and Team Lead (2007-2011)
Audited fabrication work areas for planned method conformance.
Inspected weld fabricated and machined parts using visual,
CMM, and 3-D scanning methods.
Promoted to Team Lead role for inspection of fabrications and
CI process.
Created Standard Work, utilized Root Cause Corrective action
methods and key role function in Continuous Improvement
process.
Assembler and Test Specialist (2000-2007)
Assembled hydraulic excavators and improved Standard Work
assembly processes for forestry models, track feller bunchers,
and material handlers.
Team member role to ensure Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost
targets in my section.
Education Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL 1999
Completed 30 credit hours towards Associates degree in
Business Management.
Training ASQ Certified Quality Technician
and Caterpillar Production System, Support Team Leader Qualified
Certificati Six Sigma Green Belt
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Professiona
l Contacts Kelly Enger
Labor Relations
Caterpillar Inc. Aurora, IL
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Gene Damm
Factory Manager
Caterpillar Inc. Aurora, IL
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Kimberly Sansone
Communications Specialist
Atkore Intl Harvey, IL
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