Nick Papenberg
Brick,NJ
Summary
Manufacturing professional with extensive experience in plant operations and production management. Proven history of implementing process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and product quality. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs, bringing valuable organizational and leadership skills to role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Nekoosa
03.2023 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of funds for operational efficiency.
Maintenance Manager
Astor Chocolate
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
Maintenance Supervisor
McCormick & Co Inc
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Supervised a team of 10 technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
Maintenance Supervisor
Hillshire Brands
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully complete large-scale projects within deadlines.
- Reduced downtime, conducting thorough diagnostics and efficient repairs on malfunctioning equipment.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Spearheaded safety initiatives within the workplace, conducting regular training sessions for staff on emergency procedures and best practices in building maintenance operations.
Maintenance Team Lead
Triumph Foods
10.2010 - 09.2015
- Conducted regular team meetings to review progress towards goals, discuss challenges faced in daily activities, and foster an environment of open communication among team members.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Tracked and progressed maintenance requests in CMMS systems to meet schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mid-Buchanan R-5
Faucett01-2010
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project management
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Continuous improvement
- Team Building
Timeline
Plant Manager
Nekoosa
03.2023 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Astor Chocolate
05.2021 - 12.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
McCormick & Co Inc
02.2018 - 05.2021
Maintenance Supervisor
Hillshire Brands
01.2016 - 02.2018
Maintenance Team Lead
Triumph Foods
10.2010 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Mid-Buchanan R-5
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