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Nicholas Lagemann

Auburn,IN

Summary

Operations and maintenance professional with a strong mechanical background and over 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial operations, equipment troubleshooting, and team coordination. Known for solving complex problems, improving processes, and developing practical solutions that increase efficiency, reliability, and safety. Experienced in creating procedures, leading operational initiatives, and collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Refining Operations Cordinator

Brightmark Plastics
04.2021 - Current
  • Positions held throughout Brightmark employment are as follows. Operator, Team Lead, Superintendent, and currently serve as Operations Coordinator.

• Coordinate daily work activities across four operating shifts to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.

• Developed and implemented lockout/tagout procedures and supporting documentation to improve safety compliance.

• Created operating procedures and training materials for new and existing equipment.

• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to identify process improvements and increase equipment reliability.

• Led operational improvements that reduced equipment turnaround times by 50%, increasing productivity and reducing downtime.

• Assisted in the design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades.

• Managed inventory levels and material availability to support uninterrupted operations.

Technician

Bike&Soul formerly Angola Cycling
01.2009 - 11.2020

• Managed daily store operations, including opening and closing responsibilities.
• Repaired, serviced, and assembled bicycles while providing technical support to customers.
• Trained and mentored new employees on repair procedures, customer service, and store operations.
• Coordinated inventory management, product receiving, and database tracking.
• Built strong customer relationships by diagnosing issues and recommending effective solutions..

Quality Control Inspector

General Products
01.2016 - 01.2016

• Performed inspections on incoming materials and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Conducted precise measurements using specialized inspection equipment and gauges.
• Maintained calibration records and verified measurement equipment accuracy.
• Worked closely with production personnel to identify and resolve quality concerns.
• Maintained detailed documentation to support audits and regulatory compliance.

Education

Building Trades (Certification) - Construction

Four County Area Voc Coop
Kendallville, IN
01-2013

High school diploma -

Prairie Heights High School
Lagrange, IN
01-2013

Skills

    Equipment troubleshooting and repair
    Mechanical systems knowledge
    Process improvement
    Team leadership and training
    Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program development
    Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) creation
    Inventory management
    Project coordination
    Safety and compliance
    Construction experience
    Task prioritization and scheduling
    Cross-functional communication

Certification

  • OSHA 30
  • Forklift Certification
  • Manlift/Scissor lift Certification
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Confined Space

Timeline

Refining Operations Cordinator

Brightmark Plastics
04.2021 - Current

Quality Control Inspector

General Products
01.2016 - 01.2016

Technician

Bike&Soul formerly Angola Cycling
01.2009 - 11.2020

Building Trades (Certification) - Construction

Four County Area Voc Coop

High school diploma -

Prairie Heights High School