Nick Yates
Ogden,UT
Summary
Expert in manufacturing to inspect, quality inspection and team leading. Self starter who is not afraid to learn anything new. Tasked with turning several low performing areas into winning areas. Over 25 years in the aerospace and extricate cable industry. Expert in hand and auto forming of prepeg carbon fiber and filliament wound fabrication. Experienced in operating and managing 6 axis water jet and CNC machining centers Responsible for machining to incredibly tight tolerance. Expert in using both Hand measuring and auto measuring devices to insure a quality product is being produced. Expert in high output stressful environments. Also an expert in 1 off R and D fabrication working with customer and engineer groups. Worked on several startup programs to improve Safety, Quality and Delivery to achieve company assigned metrics.
Diligent professional with many years of experience. Lead teams of 20 or more to produce high quality parts for various military and commercial programs. Experience in manufacturing parts to ISO 9001 standards and also EN standards for foreign customers. Experience in producing and overseeing processing and machining centers for NASA, Navy, Army, Air Force and Space force customers.
Extreme attention to detail and quality while putting safety at the forefront. Experience in using and teaching Toyota production systems including 5's and Kaizen events. Coached and mentored several next generation leaders Goal-oriented team manager commended for first-rate leadership, communication and multitasking abilities. Well-versed in implementing team objectives and goals and mediating interpersonal issues. Offering several years of hands-on experience overseeing daily operations and guiding team members toward achieving goals. Responsible for career roadmaps to grow the next generation of leaders
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Manager
Northrop Grumman
Clearfield, Utah
04.2002 - 08.2024
- Ensured adherence to company policies, procedures, regulations and laws while maintaining an ethical workplace culture.
- Managed daily operations of the team including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, tracking attendance and approving time off requests.
- Collaborated with other managers across the organization in order to identify best practices that could be implemented at all levels.
- Developed and implemented team-building strategies to promote collaboration and cohesion.
- Maintained accurate records of personnel files including payroll information; updated employee records upon changes in status or position.
- Monitored team performance, tracked progress towards goals, identified areas of improvement and provided feedback to employees.
- Established effective communication channels between departments to ensure information is shared accurately and efficiently.
- Set objectives for teams based on organizational goals; monitored performance against targets; provided feedback and took corrective action when needed.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance.
- Prepared reports detailing staff performance metrics such as productivity levels or customer satisfaction ratings.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress on projects, provide updates on changes in policy or procedure, and address any issues that need to be addressed.
- Implemented process improvements aimed at increasing efficiency while reducing costs wherever possible.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as customer surveys or market research studies to inform decisions about product development or customer service initiatives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Box Elder High School
Brigham City, UT06-1996
Skills
- Fluent in Microsoft word, excell, PowerPoint and Teams services
- Performance Coaching
- Employee Scheduling
- Performance Appraisal
- Workforce Planning
- Staff Development
- Operational Excellence
- Process Improvement
- Business Administration
- Business Development
- Emergency Response
- Customer Service
- Policy administration
- Cost Control
- Staff Management
- Schedule Management
- Employee Development
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time management abilities
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Interpersonal Relations
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Staff Training
- Problem Resolution
- Documentation And Reporting
- Relationship Building
- Good Judgment
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Professionalism
- Problem-Solving
- Positive Attitude
- Effective Communication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Technical Proficiency
- Professional Demeanor
- Professional and Courteous
- Interpersonal Communication
- Task Delegation
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Skills
- Financial Management
- Team building
- Written Communication
- Administration and Reporting
- Negotiation
- Adaptability
- Shift Scheduling
- Reliability
- Decision-Making
- Budget Administration
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Development
- Customer Relationship Management
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Computer Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Training and Development
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Team Manager
Northrop Grumman
04.2002 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Box Elder High School
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