Nicholas Dice

Tyson Foods is the largest food company in the United States.

• Developed training materials for corporate wide Continuous Improvement Operating System initiative.
• Designed Train the Trainer program for a group of over 40 Continuous Improvement Coaches.
• Created Continuous Improvement Maturity assessment to develop an organizational baseline for all assets in the network.
• Led multiple deployments of corporate operating system.

Thermo King is the premier manufacturer of transportation refrigeration systems in the world.

• Maintained, Coached and monitored the Trane Technologies Business Operating System at multiple sites.
• Created Training Department for the Hastings, NE plant.
• Rolled out Gemba program to improve engagement and drive positive change.
• Developed new onboarding process for new hires that included use of hands on Dojo.

Smithfield Foods is the worlds largest pork processor and hog producer.

• Participated on core team that developed Corporate Operating System model to be used in 41 facilities.
• Oversaw Continuous Improvement activities for 5 plants
• Executed roll out of Ignition based performance management system to 3 production areas (Total of 14 Production Lines)
• Completed Six Sigma Black Belt Certification which resulted in a $75,000 savings and $2.7M potential gain due to capacity increase
• Maintained product costing standards and updates for 4 production sites
• Led cross functional group through Kaizen event to reduce repeat USDA notifications

This company is a multinational pharmaceutical manufacturer that is near the top in sales worldwide. The GSK-Lincoln site is responsible for the Excedrin, Benefiber and Thera-Flu product lines.

• Supported deployment of GSK Lean System following corporate merger
• Facilitated effort to develop site performance management (KPI) and problem solving program
• Initiated multiple layout changes that reduced non value added processes
• Drove turn around of three under performing packaging lines
• Developed associate break coverage schedule that increased equipment utilization without increasing labor costs
• Managed multiple aspects of the SOP system as a site operations representative
• Served as the Chairperson for the Site Safety Team
• Consolidated production paperwork and eliminated redundancies in multiple area

This company is a global medical device manufacturer. BD-Holdrege specializes in syringes for the management of diabetic care. BD-Holdrege is the largest syringe facility in the world.

• Facilitated Kaizen events of varying complexity at multiple sites within the BD Network
• Developed Kanban in molding supply area that reduced stockouts in the assembly area by 15%. Significant reduction in last minute equipment changeovers associated with poor planning
• Reduced annual tool expenditures by $15,000 by implementing lean methods in work centers (shadow boards and standard work)
• Implemented behavioral based interview program for all internal/external production associate positions
• Created organizational structure that allowed for the sustainable use of temporary labor as 15% of the workforce

This company is a global diversified industrial manufacturer of highly engineered products that serve the automotive engine air management industry. Eaton Kearney specializes in precision forged gears and high volume engine valves. Eaton’s Kearney plant is the world’s largest engine valve manufacturing facility.

This company is a global diversified industrial manufacturer of highly engineered products that serve the automotive engine air management industry. Eaton Roxboro specializes in high volume production of hydraulic lash adjusters and rocker arms.

• Designed scrap recording system that reduced annual WIP write off by $800,000 and led to reducing the number of cycle counts required
• Led set up reduction workshop that reduced time associated with Bodine Assembly machines by 15%
• Prepared, administered and monitored 5S site wide 5S program through 'Sustain'
• Set up scrap salvage/recycling program that resulted in an annual savings of $20,000

This company is a global diversified industrial manufacturer of highly engineered products that serve the automotive engine air management industry. Eaton Kearney specializes in precision forged gears and high volume engine valves. Eaton’s Kearney plant is the world’s largest engine valve manufacturing facility.