Kevin Nordhaus
Saint Marys,OH
Summary
A versatile and proven leader with diverse experience in sales, personnel and operations management, team building and industrial applications. Proven track record in every aspect of management, production efficiency and quality assurance. Process focused and results driven. Skilled in troubleshooting and continuous improvement, driving success in various professional environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Mill Operator
Crown Equipment
Celina, OH
02.2024 - Current
- Operate Makino, Doosan and Mori Seiki mills to produce precision lift truck components.
- Monitored machine and tooling performance to ensure optimal operation.
- Collaborate with 3 team members to streamline production processes and improve efficiency toward maximum utilization.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime during production runs.
- Trained new operators on machine operation procedures to enhance team productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility by operating various types of mills as required based on production needs.
Casting Technician
KSM St Marys
Saint Marys, OH
11.2015 - 02.2024
- Execute die setup and maintenance to exact specifications to ensure quality production results.
- Train new casting machine operators to meet company expectations and standards in safety and operation.
- Develop and implement company work instruction, standard operating procedures and safety programs.
- Perform limited machine and robot maintenance.
District Sales Manager
The Finish Line Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
07.1999 - 09.2009
- Responsible for all daily operations of a 16 store high annual sales volume district.
- Skilled in sales management, personnel development, customer service, expense control, inventory control and loss prevention.
- Managed, trained and developed a team of 16 store managers and 34 assistant managers.
- Exceeded corporate expectations for sales growth, loss prevention and expense control in all 10 years as a store and district manager.
- P&L focus, Sales Gain driven.
Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio, OHWapakoneta Senior High School
Wapakoneta, OHSkills
- Team Development, Training, Coaching and Mentoring
- Sales and Operations Management
- Servant Leadership
- Trouble Shooting and Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement and Growth
- Technical Knowledge and Skill in Industrial Fields of Vertical and Horizontal Milling, Casting and Safety
Timeline
Mill Operator
Crown Equipment
02.2024 - Current
Casting Technician
KSM St Marys
11.2015 - 02.2024
District Sales Manager
The Finish Line Inc.
07.1999 - 09.2009
Bowling Green State University
Wapakoneta Senior High School