Nick Willis
Dublin,OH
Summary
Hardworking and highly motivated professional with a strong desire to contribute combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Excels in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven, passionate about growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value. Eager to pursue Green and/or Black Belt in Six Sigma to further expand expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Rinker Materials
01.2024 - Current
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Led JTA creation for employees and set standards/expectations for job process training
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Achieved on-time delivery of finished products through efficient coordination of resources and close monitoring of production progress against deadlines.
- Ensured product quality by closely monitoring production processes, conducting regular inspections, and addressing any issues promptly.
- Led morning production meetings, weekly safety meetings, and monthly corporate safety meetings (for the Eastern region of US).
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities for energy conservation and waste reduction throughout the facility.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive maintenance planning, scheduling routine checkups, and troubleshooting issues as they arose.
- Coached, trained, and mentored around 20 associates. Also, assisted in hiring/job seeking.
- Handled all disciplinary action, vacation and PTO requests, as well as Kronos time clock issues.
- Ensured OSHA compliant plant through safety reviews/audits
Technical Advisor
Gilson Company
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Troubleshot system errors, identified root causes and implemented corrective measures
- Collaborated with internal teams on projects involving the installation of new equipment or upgrades to existing systems
- Evaluated customer requirements and provided appropriate solutions based on industry standards (usually ASTM or BS/EN)
- Provided technical support via phone, email or chat channels as needed
- Participated in meetings with other departments to discuss upcoming projects/reviews and/or resolve outstanding issues
- Balance multiple projects regarding multiple departments and/or clients
- Travel to trade shows for marketing/sales opportunities, meeting with current and future customers
- Train new incoming technical associates as well as customer service representatives on technical issues and set up meetings to demonstrate capabilities of our products
- Review internal records and documents for accuracy as well as a technical review of the catalogue
QCI Supervisor
Navistar International
03.2022 - 12.2022
- While supervising around 30+ quality control inspectors with two group leaders; daily, weekly, monthly, and even yearly tasks are planned by myself and the quality manager
- Supervising and inspecting automotives and automotive processes involved with ~$10M weekly revenue, increased department job rotations by over 60%
- Maintaining an ISO 9000 compliant department while ensuring KPI's are being evaluated to enhance lean manufacturing
- Made familiar with Six Sigma principles (DMAIC) and 5Why's
- Cross-functional communication made highly important between manufacturing, engineering, corporate, and union personnel
- Coordinate with equipment and process teams ensuring compliance with all protocols to maintain standardization and line continuation
- Led daily quality audit reviews and kept records of both internal and external reviews
- Led weekend teams of inspectors to further achieve internal targets for weekly goals
- Handled disciplinary action when necessary, PTO and vacation schedules (+ daily attendance), safety and job training/expectations, updating and monitoring of SOP's, and conducted my own quality projects based on the needs of the plant
Backup Team Leader / Designated Hitter
Honda of America
02.2017 - 03.2022
- Honda opened my eyes to the manufacturing world in a fast-paced environment with many moving pieces to evaluate and learn from
- Teamwork, communication, and having a strong work ethic are among the things I learned to master while working here
- Becoming a leader was a main objective as I moved into a backup team leader position (Designated Hitter)
- Running an area with around 20 associates while providing communication from management and assessing any part shortages, equipment malfunctions, and/or defects that enter or leave the area
- Assisted on the weekends to hit necessary weekly and monthly goals including production, inventory control, and subassembly
- Kaizen principles introduced for continuous improvement as well as 5S
- Kronos timekeeping introduced
Student Manager
The PAD, Ohio State University
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Starting out as associate and working my way up to student manager, I learned how to operate and interact with our team of about 15 employees in delivering high-quality food at an efficient pace while maintaining food safety and cleanliness
- Provided and took care of customer service, made employee schedules, maintained store inventory, and managed a well-cleaned and smooth operation
- Food Safety approached through HAACP principles taught to all staff
- Trained new employees to positions in the kitchen as well as drivers and newer management members
Education
BACHELOR'S - BIOCHEMISTRY
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH01.2018
Skills
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Computer Savvy
- Organizational Leadership
- Technical Review
- Oral and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Manufacturing processes
- Operations management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory control
Certification
ACPA Quality School
Aggregate Level 2 Technician
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Rinker Materials
01.2024 - Current
Technical Advisor
Gilson Company
01.2023 - 01.2024
QCI Supervisor
Navistar International
03.2022 - 12.2022
Backup Team Leader / Designated Hitter
Honda of America
02.2017 - 03.2022
Student Manager
The PAD, Ohio State University
08.2014 - 01.2017
BACHELOR'S - BIOCHEMISTRY
The Ohio State University