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NICHOLAS NOONAN

Northwood,OH

Summary

Seasoned Operations Management Leader with over 21 years of experience in cross-functional leadership, business development, and building and coaching top-performing teams in a variety of industries. Extensive experience in strategic planning, optimizing end-to-end supply chain productivity, efficiency, safety, and quality. Implements process improvements utilizing Lean Six Sigma Black Belt methodologies. Manage Center of Excellence for supply chain. Manage Continuous Improvement managers to deliver company strategies while reducing company P&L.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Lean Manager

Walgreens
09.2003 - Current
  • Built CI team to utilize Lean Six Sigma methodology and trained to complete Black Belt certification to drive and deliver project success
  • Directed Continuous Improvement Managers to deliver CI projects and Fusion projects with cross function teams
  • Portfolio Savings FY22 $23M
  • Portfolio Savings FY23 $27M
  • Portfolio Savings FY24 $35M
  • Built CI Scorecard to capture project visuals to measure performance and sustainment
  • Built COE program and SOP network management
  • Built reports to track and manage company KPI's
  • Created Supply chain Lean program to train DC leaders in Lean six sigma and built lean culture through network
  • Created Safety program to reduce incidents and track trends and causes and successfully reduced company claims
  • Integrated DC Inbound cycle program that drives highest optimization from receipt to puta-way
  • Vendor collaboration meetings to reduce constraints within end to end inventory management
  • Optimized backhaul program to increase revenue and reduce DC unload cycle time of truck receipts
  • Stakeholder of Cash generation Pilar to generate free cash revenue
  • Import container program to reduce drainage charges and reduce overall end to end cycle time
  • Created Outbound trailer prep team to reduce start up time and increase daily capacity
  • Created quarterly brainstorming sessions that bring company leaders to identify company opportunities
  • Data Management – Report building, System tracking, Data analysis, Data coding validation, SQL scripts, KPI management
  • Providing superior leadership of radical operational improvements and efficiencies
  • Designing and implementing training and strategy of onsite Lean Six Sigma processes & activities
  • Internship program – Train potential future leader with projects assignment using Lean Six sigma and running full DMAIC project to completion during the internship
  • Built Yard management system and yard tracking reporting
  • Providing data analysis, reporting services, metrics creation and implementation
  • Expertly providing operations, financial, and strategic consulting on an as-needed basis for sister distribution centers in the US
  • Directing multiple complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring project deliverables
  • FY23 Portfolio Savings
  • Providing leadership in the areas of safety, OSHA compliance, quality control and productivity
  • Collecting and analyzing key metrics to optimize end-to-end supply chain efficiency, safety and quality
  • Analyzing and interpreting data to unearth weaknesses, accurately identifying the causes and recommending solutions
  • Presenting findings and suggestions to leadership with ample justification and practical advice, streamlining operations
  • Integration of DC expansions and new buildings
  • Integration LMS system Blue Yonder
  • Built WMS system for storage solution program that proved vendor service for storage and 3Pl
  • Created Cost Recovery Program
  • Created Employee Flex program to increase employee retainment and increase workforce to support increased volume flexes while capturing all available local labor
  • Quality Management program to optimize product enhancements and packaging requirements
  • Worked with reverse logistics team to liquidate and recover cost on salvageable items
  • The program is green driven and was able to create process to reduce waste and created donation program for local community
  • Work with high level project consultant to validate analysis and provide insights on operational impacts and solutions
  • Created inventory model to enhance item ordering and store replenishment process
  • Developing detailed business plans to drive small or radical changes and assisting with implementing the plan
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Enhanced product quality by instituting rigorous quality control procedures, resulting in fewer customer complaints.

Education

Associate of Applied Business - Business

Owens
Oregon, OH
03.2003

Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership & People Management
Maximizing Productivity & Streamlining Workflow
Project Management & Business Development
Safety & OSHA Compliance
Operations Management & Strategic Planning
Team Building & Talent Development
Quality Control & Productivity Planning
Process Improvements & Iterative Design
Program Development & Budgetary Oversight
Excellent Verbal & Written Communication
Creative Problem Solving & Complex Analysis
Lean Six Sigma- Black Belt
Data Management

Timeline

Area Lean Manager

Walgreens
09.2003 - Current

Associate of Applied Business - Business

Owens

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