Nicholas Klenk
Medina,OH
Summary
Results-driven Group Leader with a focus on driving continuous improvement and optimizing workflows. Known for strong multitasking abilities and fostering teamwork, resulting in record breaking performances across multiple plants and departments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Progressive Press Group Leader
General Motors
Parma, OH
09.2021 - Current
- Responsible for executing all plant initiatives and pilot programs in the Progressive Pressroom.
- Producing ~300 different units with a goal of 125,000 strokes per day.
- Record breaking performance including all 25 top months on record and yearly record of 1671 NSPH
- GMS People Involvement site SME for metrics 11,12,13 - Led the plant to BIQ IV recertification in these principles through site-wide initiatives including Basketweaves, diagonal slices and maintaining WOC wall.
- Execution of production responsibilities for multiple launches since 2021.
Metal Assembly Production Group Leader
General Motors
Parma, OH
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Oversaw the execution of T1XX and T1SUV program launches, facilitating cross-departmental collaboration in Departments 50 and 36.
- Lead of OpEx project focused on enhancing robot cycle times and setting throughput objectives to decrease overtime. Project received recognition from board of directors for its significance on Socrates.
- Led cross-functional TIP projects to optimize NSPH capabilities and drive goal attainment across multiple cells and departments.
- Strengthened working knowledge of GMS principles amongst all team members to increase team engagement, provide a safe work environment, and create an inclusive culture.
Production Group Leader
General Motors
Bedford, IN
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Directed daily production operations of 18 die-cast presses, ensuring adherence to quality standards maintaining IPPM and PPM targets.
- Analyzed production data to identify bottlenecks, driving initiatives that reduced downtime and improved throughput which led to my 3rd shift team having the highest OEE and castings made in 2016.
- Developed and executed SMED initiatives to reduce the length of die changes.
General Manager
Denny's
Mansfield, OH
08.2008 - 12.2014
- Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
- Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
Restaurant Manager
Steak N Shake
Sandusky, OH
06.2002 - 07.2008
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored new staff on service standards and operational procedures.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sandusky High School
Sandusky, OH05-2002
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Self motivation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Decision-making
Timeline
Progressive Press Group Leader
General Motors
09.2021 - Current
Metal Assembly Production Group Leader
General Motors
05.2017 - 09.2021
Production Group Leader
General Motors
04.2015 - 05.2017
General Manager
Denny's
08.2008 - 12.2014
Restaurant Manager
Steak N Shake
06.2002 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Sandusky High School