Brian Nestingen
Apple Valley,MN
Summary
Motivated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Resourceful plant management leader with expertise in cost control, lean manufacturing principles and employee training. Seven-year track record of success in manufacturing and production management. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction and lean practices. Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning seven years.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Production Manager
Prism Pigmemts
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Greatly improved turnaround times by as much as ninety percent.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
Plant Operations Manager
ICP Construction
11.2017 - 11.2022
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production and sampling to ensure prompt turnaround times to meet customer expectations.
- On site lead for EHS programs and site permitting.
- Directed employees to maximize team productivity and facility output by ways of lean manufacturing.
- Reduced costs by eliminating waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Managed inventory min/max levels based on currently supply needs.
- Head of logistical department overseeing all shipments incoming and outgoing nationwide and worldwide.
- Worked with senior management to track KPI's for site. (monthly 4 block)
- Identified and implemented strategies for continuous improvement as it pertained to work flow.
- Consulted with outside parties/vendors to resolve problems and create expert solutions.
- New product development.
- Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Production Supervisor
Master Coating Technologies
07.2007 - 11.2017
- Production tinter for Scuffmaster paint orders.
- Batch-man for multi-spec paint division producing 1000+ gallon batches and ensuring QC of colors and final product prior to shipping.
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies while improving turnaround times.
- Certified forklift trainer for all production employees
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Produced large volume tip-cards for sampling using Airless and Conventional spray application.
- Shipping department coordinator utilizing UPS, FedEx, multiple 3PL and international forwarding platforms.
- Often worked with maintenance dept to fix and maintain critical components of daily operations.
Color Matcher/Customer Service Associate
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
04.2004 - 11.2006
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information for various products.
- Worked with and supported high value customers/contractors to maintain positive engagements and drive sales.
- Quarterly inventory management.
- Offered basic technical support for clients on wide range of company products.
- Demonstrated items to customers and created customer awareness, interest and sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastview High School
Apple Valley, MN06.2002
Skills
- Expenditure Approvals
- EHS Safety Coordinator
- Production Oversight
- Inventory Control Programs
- KPI Tracking
- Delivery Schedules, Distribution Coordination
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Processing Oversight
- Ability to Refine and Improve Work Flows
Certification
- Forklift Training - 2008-Current
Certification number:182797
- DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation, Eduwhere - 2018
Cerftification number 93380
About me
I am a highly motivated individual who loves fast paced working environments and pursuing challenges that better myself and those around me. I am married and have 3 boys who keep me busy with coaching basketball and anything outdoors. I love to work on my cars when I have free time and teaching my kids the "ways of the wrench". I also put in time at my church helping with events and other volunteering.
Timeline
Shipping and Production Manager
Prism Pigmemts
01.2023 - 09.2024
Plant Operations Manager
ICP Construction
11.2017 - 11.2022
Production Supervisor
Master Coating Technologies
07.2007 - 11.2017
Color Matcher/Customer Service Associate
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
04.2004 - 11.2006
High School Diploma -
Eastview High School
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