Nicholas Schoenfuss
Summary
Results-driven business executive with a track record of excellence in leading manufacturing organizations. Skilled in assembling high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to enhance profitably. Adheres to core business principles of prioritizing exceptional people management, achieving manufacturing excellence, fulfilling commitments and promoting transparent communications. Advocates for simplicity in process while ensuring they deliver significant value.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Menards, INC
Valley, NE
08.2013 - Current
- Overseeing daily operations at the lumber treatment facility, managing 30 employees and achieving annual sales surpassing $13M.
- Leading the start-up and oversight of a $8M expansion which includes adding production lines and constructing new buildings.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements. 100% increase in production since starting.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
- Streamlined supply chain operations, reducing lead times and improving inventory management.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
- Built strong relationships with regulatory agencies and ensured compliance with all environmental permits; maintained an exemplary safety record.
- Educated managers from every menards store during yearly seminars on how to sell treated lumber, building tips for common projects, regulations regarding treated wood, as well as general knowledge on treated wood products.
Assistant Plant Manager
Menards, INC
Valley, NE
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Reduced plant downtime through effective preventive maintenance planning and timely equipment repairs.
- Enhanced safety measures, resulting in a decrease in workplace accidents and increased employee morale.
- Optimized supply chain management to reduce inventory costs and increase on-time delivery rates.
Production Team Member
Menards, INC
Eau Claire, WI
04.2008 - 11.2012
- Met or exceeded daily production goals through diligent work ethic and effective teamwork strategies.
- Ensured product quality by conducting thorough inspections at various stages of the production process.
- Worked closely with supervisors to address concerns regarding product quality or machine performance issues, proactively seeking solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Environmental Biology
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05.2010
Skills
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Facilities Maintenance
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Compliance understanding
- Facility Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Environmental Compliance
- Raw Materials Examination
- Budget Development
- Operations Management
Lean manufacturing principles
Safety Management
Facilities Maintenance
Plant and warehouse operations
Facility Management
Regulatory Compliance
Environmental Sustainability
Operations Management
Continuous Improvement
Scheduling
Environmental Compliance
Accomplishments
- Zero dart rate in 8 of the past 10 years.
- Zero recordable incidents in 4 of the past 10 years.
- Top 3 scores in 10 years of corporate quarterly plant audits for treated wood division.
- Moved six team members into management positions. 5 of 6 are still in the company.
- Elite efficiency award for efficient production in six separate years.
- Dedicated to service and quality award for accurate and on-time shipping in four separate years.
- 2017 awards for 100% on time guest orders and for elite sales — best overall sales increase within all divisions in the company.
Timeline
Plant Manager
Menards, INC
08.2013 - Current
Assistant Plant Manager
Menards, INC
11.2012 - 08.2013
Production Team Member
Menards, INC
04.2008 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Environmental Biology
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire