Nicholas Robertson
Riverview,FL
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Project Manager
Chromalloy Castings
11.2021 - Current
- Identified potential risks associated with the project scope and proposed solutions for mitigation.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design and implement complex technical solutions.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments to ensure successful project execution.
- Managed external vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure that all deliverables met customer expectations.
- Conducted regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress, resolve issues, and identify areas of improvement.
- Created reports summarizing project status, budget forecasts, resource utilization, and other key metrics.
- Provided technical guidance in the development of product specifications, designs, standards and test protocols.
- Established communication channels between internal and external teams.
- Reviewed existing processes and procedures related to engineering projects in order to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of all documents related to engineering projects including drawings, specifications, reports.
- Enhanced development and drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong program leadership.
- Managed capital improvement projects to keep expenses within operational budgets.
- Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for projects.
- Identified facility deficiencies, incorporating repair actions into maintenance procedures schedule.
- Assessed task completion to meet tight project deadlines.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
- Organized data and modeled information for use in key decision-making.
- Streamlined and automated internal processes to improve overall workflows.
- Troubleshot conflicting design and development requirements and special material requirements.
- Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups, and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
- Monitored progress against established milestones to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, budgets and scopes of work.
Supervisor, Press Tech/ Lean Six Sigma Specialist
West Pharmaceuticals
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Supervised a team of 42 production operators.
- Successfully led five Lean Six Sigma projects, which resulted in $300K savings.
- Implemented cellular manufacturing strategies, which ensured the flow of each piece.
- Implemented and maintained a lean daily management system to track and improve production yields through process control.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
Manager, Operations
Safehome Termite and Pest
04.2015 - 12.2019
- Led a team of over 60 field technicians.
- Trained and certified new hires during the initial 12 weeks.
- Negotiated over 900 contracts for customers, including residential and commercial.
- Developed and maintained all standards of work.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Developed annual goals for each department based on market trends and competitor analysis.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to inform business strategy.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Senior Operator, Rough Finishing
Chromalloy Castings
- Ensured all safety regulations and procedures were followed in the workplace.
- Monitored performance of process equipment to ensure optimal operation and efficiency.
- Performed routine maintenance on production machinery, such as lubrication, cleaning, and filter changes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions by identifying root causes of problems.
- Maintained accurate records of production data for quality control purposes.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
- Developed strategies to optimize production operations through improved processes and techniques.
- Provided technical guidance to junior operators during their shift activities.
- Participated in training sessions for new employees regarding safety protocols and operational guidelines.
- Assisted in developing SOPs for various manufacturing processes.
- Assisted professionals with training new employees by educating on safety protocols and processes.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
Education
BS - Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
01.2024
MBA -
Stanford University
01.2020
BA - Business Administration
Virginia Tech
01.2016
Associates - Liberal Arts
Danville Community College
01.2010
Associates - Business Administration
Danville Community College
01.2010
Business Management -
Institut D'Etudes Superieures des Arts
Paris, France01.2009
Skills
- Budget coordination
- Design reviews
- Performance updates
- Technical understanding
- Planning and scheduling
- Scope Management
- Risk Assessment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Project recordkeeping
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
- Team building
Processimprovement
- Consistently achieved 95% + quality results
- Increased product yield 6% over 6 months
- Achieved operating savings of $60K in 8 months
- Implemented Cellular strategy in area to improve flow and efficiency
- Reduced Press Tech COPQ by 5% through use of Lean Six Sigma techniques
- Improving part process improvement
Certification
- Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute, 05/01/2024
- Certified Associate in Project Management, Project Management Institute, 05/01/23
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Aveta Business Institute, 05/01/2022
Associationsorganizations
- Danville Community College, Student Government President
- Danville Community College, Teacher for Leadership Program
- Royal Rangers, Counselor
Training
- Coach new Field Technicians over 12 weeks to certify for field work
- Train new operators in Mold Cell process over 8 weeks to prepare for production work
- Shadow training for new operators in Rough Finishing on various processes and tools over 12 weeks
Leadershipprocessimprovement - Skills
- Team Supervisor
- Lean Six Sigma
- Training
Leadership Experience
- Certified Best Management Practices by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Team Leader for 42 operators in Mold Cell
- Field and Operations Manager for 60 technicians covering all of Florida
- Senior operator for Finishing department for 24 operators
- Leading projects and encouraging team through strenuous timelines
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engineering Project Manager
Chromalloy Castings
11.2021 - Current
Supervisor, Press Tech/ Lean Six Sigma Specialist
West Pharmaceuticals
01.2020 - 09.2021
Manager, Operations
Safehome Termite and Pest
04.2015 - 12.2019
Senior Operator, Rough Finishing
Chromalloy Castings
- Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute, 05/01/2024
- Certified Associate in Project Management, Project Management Institute, 05/01/23
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Aveta Business Institute, 05/01/2022
BS - Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MBA -
Stanford University
BA - Business Administration
Virginia Tech
Associates - Liberal Arts
Danville Community College
Associates - Business Administration
Danville Community College
Business Management -
Institut D'Etudes Superieures des Arts
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