Cody Nolan
Ammon,ID
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Plant Manager
The Stow Company
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing
- requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Performed detailed material inventories and ordered more supplies.
- Coordinated procedures for facility and equipment maintenance, modification or replacement.
- Conducted performance reviews each Month, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- oversight of programming department or daily production programming
Waterjet Operator
A&R Fabrication
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Troubleshot and resolved various issues with machinery, maintaining quality and performance.
- Used gauges, calipers, and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Analyzed job orders and performed necessary calculations while modifying existing programs for increased efficiency.
- Created instructions for machinists and reviewed 3D CAD design blueprints.
- Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
- Handled preventive maintenance and repairs on machines to sustain performance.
Variety Representative
Potandon Produce, LLC
04.2015 - 06.2019
- Visit potato warehouses locally and out of state to inspect product for defects and compliance with Green Giant standards and ensure that food safety regulations are being upheld at locations
- Responsible for maintaining company vehicles, turning in expense reports and completing sample paperwork after inspections
- Assist with inventories and storage development at our packing facilities
- Work and maintain customer relations on a daily basis
- Use Microsoft Word and Excel to produce reports and track jobs.
- Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
Warehouse Night Supervisor/Assistant Receiver
Grasmick Produce
11.2012 - 04.2015
- Supervise Nighlty tasks and employees as well as receiving produce loads and ensuring quality of produce
- Responsible for: lining out employees for nightly tasks, ensuring HACCP and Food Safety regulations are followed
- Perform some building and equipment maintenance
- Tasks include; pulling produce orders, routing orders for the following day, receiving produce loads and cross-referencing them with the 'bill of lading' as well as produce inspection and quality control
- Additionally, I was responsible for weekly potato pick-ups at the local potato warehouses
- I answered phones, took product orders and provided customer service when needed
- When delivering, I was responsible for making invoice adjustments, taking payments and customer service
- Performed other duties as needed.
Education
Diploma - Molder Technician
Stiles University
High Point, NC05.2023
Diploma - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Stiles University
Grand Rapids, MI09.2021
Diploma - Panel Saw Technician
Stiles University
Grand Rapids, MI06.2021
Diploma - Edge Bander Technician
Stiles University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2021
Certification - Waterjet Programming And Technical Repair
Omax Machinery
Kent, WA09.2019
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School
Tampa, FL06.2010
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Process optimization
- Problem solving
- Technical expertise
- Equipment maintenance
- Computer literacy
- Decision making
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 64 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Maintenance - Reduced equipment downtime by 40% through planned maintenance.
- Production - Consistently met production and schedule levels.
- Machine Set Up - Gave directions to other workers regarding machine set-up and use.
Achievements
- Security Guard Class D & G Certification , State of Florida Certification
- NRA Firearms Instructor, National Certification
- Semi Pro Hockey Player for the New Jersey Storm, 2010/2011 Season
- Head Mentor for The Mayfly Project Organization, 2017-2019
- Class B CDL, 2014-Present
References
References available upon Request
Certification
- Certified Forklift Trainer- 5 years (Annual Certification)
- USA Hockey Level 4 Coaching Certification
- USA Hockey Level 2 Refereeing Certification
Timeline
Manufacturing Plant Manager
The Stow Company
05.2020 - 04.2023
Waterjet Operator
A&R Fabrication
06.2019 - 04.2020
Variety Representative
Potandon Produce, LLC
04.2015 - 06.2019
Warehouse Night Supervisor/Assistant Receiver
Grasmick Produce
11.2012 - 04.2015
Diploma - Molder Technician
Stiles University
Diploma - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Stiles University
Diploma - Panel Saw Technician
Stiles University
Diploma - Edge Bander Technician
Stiles University
Certification - Waterjet Programming And Technical Repair
Omax Machinery
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School
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