Kellen Nickel

• Leadership and Team Development,

Successfully supervised a team of 25 production associates as well as a line lead during a critical production ramp up. With this increase in demand I continued to demonstrate exceptional leadership and crisis management skills.

•Developed a cohesive and efficient team, focusing on building interpersonal relationships as well as fostering a collaborative work environment.

• Developed and implemented a Point of Contact (POC) associate to streamline communication and decision-making processes, significantly improving team structure and effectiveness.

•Production Management and Optimization, Managed production build plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, ensuring optimal staff allocation and workload distribution.

•Played a pivotal role in overseeing a manufacturing pivot team, a critical assembly line requiring precise coordination and execution.

• Consistently exceeded daily build plans, showcasing the ability to not only meet but surpass production targets through effective planning and team management.

• Quality Control and Safety Compliance, Maintained a rigorous focus on quality control, successfully overseeing seventy audits without compromising production efficiency.

•Ensured the team's constant preparedness and adherence to safety protocols, particularly in the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

• Problem-Solving and Reporting, Excelled in resolving operational problems, adapting to challenges, and making timely decisions to maintain workflow continuity.

• Accountable for reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries, providing transparent and insightful feedback to upper management.