Denis Hadden
North Tonawanda
Summary
Dynamic Plant Manager with a proven track record at Nuttall Gear, excelling in cost control improvements and team development. Achieved significant operational efficiencies through lean manufacturing principles, enhancing productivity and safety. Skilled in project management and NQA-1 compliance, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Nuttall Gear
04.2019 - Current
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Oversaw daily operations of 170,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
Quality Assurance Manager / NQA-1 Program Manager
Nuttall Gear
04.2004 - Current
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
- ASME Lead Nuclear Auditor
- Plan and execute vendor audits and surveillance in compliance with NQA-1
Operations Manager
Nuttall Gear
02.2014 - 04.2019
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
EHS Manager
Nuttall Gear
10.2009 - 02.2014
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
Aftermarket Sales Manager
Nuttall Gear
12.2000 - 04.2004
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
Global Field Project Manager
Clearing Niagara Machine and Tool
07.1994 - 12.2000
- Trained employees in safety procedures and protocols as directed by company regulations.
- Defined manpower, equipment and resource needs for field projects, keeping open lines of communication with specialists and contractors to meet project milestones on time and on budget.
- Supervised work of internal and external team members, offering constructive feedback regarding work performance.
- Communicated deadline updates, outlined action items and offered targeted solutions to team members and management
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology / Political Science / Criminal Justice
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY05-1995
Skills
- Cost control improvements
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Operational auditing
- Team building and development
- Project management
- Safety management
- NQA-1
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented NQA-1 program
- Improved OTD from 57% to 95% and reduced past due from 2.5 Million to < 50K
- ASME certified lead nuclear auditor
Certification
ASME lead nuclear auditor
Timeline
Plant Manager
Nuttall Gear
04.2019 - Current
Operations Manager
Nuttall Gear
02.2014 - 04.2019
EHS Manager
Nuttall Gear
10.2009 - 02.2014
Quality Assurance Manager / NQA-1 Program Manager
Nuttall Gear
04.2004 - Current
Aftermarket Sales Manager
Nuttall Gear
12.2000 - 04.2004
Global Field Project Manager
Clearing Niagara Machine and Tool
07.1994 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology / Political Science / Criminal Justice
Canisius College
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