NICK ZIEMBA
Columbus
Summary
Accomplished Operations Supervisor with a proven track record at Cargill, recognized for enhancing productivity and operational efficiency through the expert application of Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and continuous improvement, driving significant advancements in production while fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Committed to optimizing processes and empowering teams to achieve operational goals, ensuring sustainable growth and high-quality outcomes. Results-oriented professional dedicated to implementing innovative solutions that elevate performance and enhance overall business success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
AGM | Mariott Hotel
Columbus, NE
03.2025 - Current
- Operations of housekeeping and maintenance team
- Continuous improvement in customer satisfaction daily
- Daily operations of guest accounts and monthly reports
- Schedule development daily and throughout the month
- House accounts for invoices and billing
- Continuous safety updates for all associates
- Creation of schedules weekly and monthly
- Onboarding of new associates
- Supervise same day selling procedures to maximize room revenue and property occupancy.
- Verify accuracy of room rates to maximize revenue opportunities
- Use budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the management of the Room Operations.
- Participates in the management of departmental controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
- Understands the impact of Room Operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives
Operations Supervisor
LPP
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Achieved streamlined saddlepack operations through effective resource management. Enhanced team productivity by optimizing logistics and workflow processes. Improved inventory accuracy, contributing to overall operational success.
- Led safety meetings to foster a culture of safety and risk management. Developed and implemented comprehensive safety training programs to elevate employee competency in safety practices. Championed initiatives to improve safety standards across the organization.
- Analyzed performance metrics and provided constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Identified areas for improvement in production processes to boost overall functionality and increase yield.
- Managed timekeeping processes for employee schedules and time-off requests.
- Collaborate with team to improve overall production flow
Operations Supervisor
Cargill
04.2019 - 08.2024
- Plant Operation and Risk Management
- Directed daily operations of production team, ensuring effective engagement and performance.
- Plan and implement our Operational Excellence processes with the Operational staff to create a safe environment and effective use of the asset to achieve goals
- Conduct regular plant inspections and assist in a variety of location specific audits
- Oversaw talent development initiatives to cultivate a skilled workforce. Championed employee engagement programs to boost retention and satisfaction. Collaborated with leadership to align talent strategies with organizational objectives.
- Planning and scheduling of the operations staff to ensure staffing levels are appropriate to meet plant and customer needs, along with proper training and direction of seasonal staff
- Document and investigate EHS/Food Safety incident data to identify risks, root causes, recommends and implements corrective actions
- Provide proper training on PPE, Safety, HACCP, and GMP procedures to ensure understanding and implementation
- Evaluated and adjusted day-to-day operations to enhance efficiency in process department.
- Implement and supports common reliability processes and ensures the reliability culture is foundational to operations (deploy common reliability process and metrics, focus on eliminating the root cause of reliability problems, adheres to reliability work management procedures)
- Supervise and provide coaching to Leads and production employees including coaching Cargill’s core values, Guiding Principles and Cargill Leadership Expectations
- Accountable for training and on boarding new/transferred employees as well as workforce engagement, recognition, development and coaching Provide candid, constructive, and timely feedback
- Engaged with HR to support employee development initiatives and address disciplinary matters effectively.
- Handle Kronos and tracking of hours
- Achieved significant production efficiency through continuous line enhancements. Reduced product waste by implementing strategic reduction measures. Enhanced workplace safety through the successful execution of improvement projects.
Operations Shop Manager
Ultra Graphics
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed the in and outs of the business from deadlines too time of delivery along with work flow shop operations and kept the flow throughout the day
- Manages the manufacturing processes in the Press, Post Press, Shipping/Receiving and Maintenance departments in a manner that maximizes productivity, meet scheduling requirements and minimize cost
- Prioritize, schedule and delegate work assignments directly supervise the Press, Post Press
- Manage Direct Press, Post Press Shipping/Receiving and Maintenance
- Manage manufacturing equipment through maintenance of existing equipment, establishing new equipment requirements, Installation of new equipment, etc
- Establish and maintain a quality assurance system
Production Team Lead
Cardinal Health
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed 20-30 associates along with start up meetings and arranging line schedule changes when needed
- Review and maintain documentation to support production
- Supervise department personnel, coordinate work assignments based on production schedules and material available, maintain safe and secure working environment, assist in evaluation in individual and team performance
- Operate within budgetary guidelines, maximizes efficiency of machines and personnel, manage inventory of raw materials and work-in-process
- Maintain manufacturing specifications and process documentation and ensures compliance with CGMP regulations, ISO, FDA, OSHA safety regulations and company human resources policies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NEAssociate Degree - Occupational Studies in Graphic Design
The Creative Center
OmahaSkills
- Expertise in Microsoft applications
- Inventory experience
- Managed mold production
- Handle NCR Quality Management
- Incident reporting
- Safety oversight
- Monitoring performance metrics
- Safety Rep
- First Aid
- CPR
- AED
- Kronos
- Efficiency improvement
- Yellow belt in Six Sigma
Accomplishments
- Graduated with my Bachelors degree in Business, 05/2016
- Managed 40+ employees at Cargill
Timeline
AGM | Mariott Hotel
03.2025 - Current
Operations Supervisor
LPP
08.2024 - 02.2025
Operations Supervisor
Cargill
04.2019 - 08.2024
Operations Shop Manager
Ultra Graphics
08.2018 - 04.2019
Production Team Lead
Cardinal Health
03.2018 - 08.2018
Associate Degree - Occupational Studies in Graphic Design
The Creative Center
Bachelor of Science - Business
Bellevue University