Nathan Noelker
Lakewood
Summary
Energetic leader promotes 30 years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishment. Ambitious and highly motivated Manager surpasses demanding objectives and achieves or exceeds set goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Sims-Lohman
05.2023 - Current
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.
- Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
Installation and Production Manager
Direct Imports
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
Operations Manager
Ohio Natural Stone
02.2009 - 03.2020
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Formulated processes to improve assistance to support groups, resulting in reduction of downtime and financial loss.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Foreman
Rock Solid Stone Works
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, OH05.1991
Skills
- Product Standards Establishment
- Staffing Requirement Determination
- Performance monitoring
- Production
- Data Analysis
- Financial Management
- Health and safety compliance
- Product Planning
- Master Fabricator
- Repair Specialist
- Restoration Specialist
- Templating
- Master Installer
Experience with the following
CNC Machine / Northwood , Intermac
Saw /Baca
Computer Software / LTD2 3D , Proliner and BVH Gregg Stealth
Timeline
Operations Manager
Sims-Lohman
05.2023 - Current
Installation and Production Manager
Direct Imports
05.2020 - 05.2023
Operations Manager
Ohio Natural Stone
02.2009 - 03.2020
Foreman
Rock Solid Stone Works
09.2006 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
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