Nicholas Wood
Stillman Valley,IL
Summary
Dynamic manufacturing supervisor with extensive experience in optimizing warehouse operations and logistics. Achieved significant productivity improvements through effective workflow reorganization, managing shipping for a large facility, and ensuring accuracy in complex order processing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Supervisor
Premium Wood Products
, USA
01.2017 - Current
- Supervise teams of 7–30 employees and coordinate daily production.
- Manage shipping/receiving for a 40,000 sq. ft. facility and oversee ~40 shipments weekly.
- Coordinate complex drop-ship orders and verify documentation for accuracy.
- Identify shipping discrepancies to prevent fulfillment errors.
- Reorganized production workflow and implemented procedures improving productivity.
- Oversee forklifts, CNC machines, beam saw, planers, sanders, edge banders, compressors, screen-printing equipment, table saws, shapers, and drill presses.
- Manage screen printing from Adobe Illustrator/AutoCAD artwork through production.
- Serve as chemical safety coordinator and train employees on safe operations.
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Aerotek / VVF Illinois Services
, USA
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Evaluated and categorized incoming raw materials based on established quality criteria.
- Conducted QC testing and calibrated instruments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Prepared reagent solutions and maintained laboratory documentation.
- Entered analytical data and maintained laboratory cleanliness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Northern Illinois University
05-2017
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Waubonsee Community College
05-2014
Skills
- Production Scheduling
- Inventory Control
- Inventory management
- Shipping & Receiving
- Warehouse Operations
- Forklift Operation
- Equipment and machine maintenance
- Team Leadership
- Staff supervision
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Manufacturing Supervisor
Premium Wood Products
01.2017 - Current
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Aerotek / VVF Illinois Services
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Northern Illinois University
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Waubonsee Community College