Senior Operations Manager
Resume:
Pensacola, FL *****
***********@*****.***
NICHOLE K. HUFFMAN
SUMMARY
Versatile and results focused professional with a record of success in engineering and sales management, technological development, logistics, and training in multiple industrial sectors. Extensive experience in both project development and project management. Leverages attention to detail and organizational skills to elevate performance and profitability.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
MANAGEMENT – Hands-on manager with highly developed negotiation skills and experience cultivating strategic business partnerships. Managed and supervised work crews of 100+ teammates composed of contract employees, operations shift workers, and professional engineers to meet and exceed short and long term strategic goals. Also experienced recruiting and managing regional sales teams to meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets.
TEAM BUILDING – Decisive team builder with extensive experience recruiting and developing talent and creating effective training programs.
COMMUNICATION – Persuasive communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills. Proven ability to develop productive relationships with colleagues, customers, and staff at all levels.
EXPERIENCE
ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS, GONZALEZ, FL 2010-PRESENT
Production Manager, Packaging and Logistics 2016-present
Transitioned to role to provide oversight to multi-million dollar packaging and logistics operation.
Negotiated critical labor provider contract to achieve $500k annual savings
Led team to optimize work practices achieve multiple production and shipping records.
Delivered year on year productivity improvements in excess of $1MM.
Senior Mfg. Manager, Environmental, Safety, Security, and Health 2014-2016
Responsible for ensuring Environmental, Safety, Security, and Health regulatory compliance for multiple site locations while meeting customer expectations at optimum operating cost.
Achieved 25% reduction in serious incidents and injuries
Implemented Hazard Recognition identification and tracking system.
Business Unit Leader, HMD/DME/Maleic Anhydride Mfg. Units 2010-2014
Directed manufacturing operations for three chemical processes while ensuring safe, reliable and efficient performance within the manufacturing units. Coordinated supporting activities to drive continuous improvement in performance to meet targeted business goals.
Promoted results oriented engagement through effective communications and goal alignment.
Utilized Lean Manufacturing principles to deliver 6% year on year productivity improvements.
Responsible for preparing, managing, and delivering upon multiple annual budgets totaling ~$20 MM annually.
Provided leadership and support to meet and exceed right first intent quality targets.
BILL BLASS NEW YORK, NEW YORK, NY 2007-2009
District Sales Manager 2007-2009
Recruited, trained, and managed district team for corporate start up from ground zero.
Developed multi-step training program for project management and implementation.
Coached team to meet and exceed annual sales goals.
THE WORTH COLLECTION, LTD. NEW YORK, NY 2005-2007
Divisional Sales Manager 2005-2007
Managed and developed sales team across Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama.
Implemented standardized hands on training program for all recruits.
Networked across the country to identify and implement potential growth opportunities.
Achieved 110% growth across territory over a period of 2 years.
SOLUTIA/MONSANTO, INC. GONZALEZ, FL 1995-2005
Utilities Team Leader 2003-2005
Led team of 100 plus contract personnel, operations shift personnel, and engineers to consistently meet and exceed daily plant utility needs. Responsible for 24 hour day to day Utilities operations and long term planning.
Responsible for prioritization of capital project expenditures, raw material procurement, annual budget development and implementation, employee development plans, employee reviews, salary planning, and staffing plans.
Revamped organization to increase efficiency by 10%, yielding annual savings of $500,000.
Adipic Acid Oxidation Specialist 2003
Led manufacturing team to achieve record production yields by focusing on optimization of key process parameters.
Utilized Management of Change process to enhance daily project management.
Training Development Team Leader 2000-2003
Delivered transformational improvement in planning execution and critical training to key employees within the organization
Recruited and managed team to develop and fully implement corporate wide standardized Engineer Training program.
Served as team lead for project geared towards redesigning methodology for operator proficiency evaluation.
Halcon/Wharf Team Facilitator 1998-2000
Supervised diverse team of 50 plus employees consisting of contract employees, operations employees, maintenance personnel, and engineering personnel.
Surpassed production goals, thus reducing outside purchases. Total annual savings equivalent to $1.5 Million.
Interfaced with Coast Guard and barge company personnel to facilitate on-time delivery and unloading of raw materials arriving via water traffic.
Facilitated development and implementation of program to resolve conflicts and improve day-to-day effectiveness of operations and maintenance personnel.
Manufacturing Representative 1997-1998
Led engineering team to develop Advanced Process Controls project.
Achieved total annual savings equivalent to $700,000 by stabilizing process.
Process Technology Engineer 1995-1997
Designed off-gas header system and followed capital project through installation and start-up.
Total annual savings based on production capacity increase equivalent to $13 Million.
Designed heat exchange modifications to increase vapor capacity. Worked as liaison between project team and contract team for project installation and start-up. Total annual savings equivalent to $200,000.
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, TUSCALOOSA ALABAMA
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Biology/English
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society
Omega Chi Epsilon National Chemical Engineering Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta National English Honor Society
Outstanding Young Women in America
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Design of Experiments
Six Sigma Green Belt
HAZMAT Incident Command
Leadership Development:
Conflict Management, Anti-Harassment/Diversity Appreciation,
Coaching, Giving and Receiving Feedback, Effective Communication, 360 Influential Leadership
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