Nikolas Wasko
Jim Thorpe,PA
Summary
Dedicated, results-oriented, master-level business manager with over 20 years of success in the areas of business and operations management and procurement. Analytical, innovative professional with strong business acumen and deep technical knowledge dedicated to leading teams in meeting and exceeding operational targets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Director of Supply Chain
KME Rev Group
Nesquehoning/Remote, PA
08.2014 - 07.2023
- Maintained $25 million dollar inventory.
- Identified and executed cost-saving initiatives, resulting in 1 million annual reduction in supply chain expenses.
- Spearheaded redesign of purchasing processes, streamlining operations and improving order fulfillment time by 80%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate supply chain processes with other business functions, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness and improving production by 40%.
- Traveled to "sister" manufacturing plants to oversee purchasing processes and linked demand planning to manufacturing and fulfillment needs.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, including International suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery of critical components for fire truck production.
- Led Corporate training sessions to enhance team's skills and keep them informed about industry trends.
- Managed and mentored high-performing procurement and materials management team, fostering collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
- Tracked KPIs to generate reports for supply chain performance.
Project Manager
The Palmerton Group
Wexford, PA
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Oversaw construction and improvement of oil well sites in preparation of oil well plugging activities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards.
- Ensured strict adherence to environmental regulations, permitting requirements and HSE procedures, maintaining a record of 100% compliance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies, minimizing project delays and cost overruns.
- Conducted regular risk assessments and implemented proactive measures to address unforeseen challenges.
Project Manager
Penn Environmental & Remediation
Mansfield, PA
04.2010 - 03.2013
- Worked with clients to ensure weekly E&S control installations were met within budgetary requirements.
- Exceeded weekly targets for E&S control installation by 33%, surpassing performance expectations.
- Acted as primary point of contact for clients, including PADEP, regularly providing project updates and addressing any concerns or issues.
- Plan, implement and manage Erosion and Sediment Control (E&S) projects in the natural gas industry.
- Work directly with PADEP to ensure installation of E&S Controls were in accordance with all state regulations.
- Perform weekly and bi-weekly E&S inspections on natural gas pads to ensure clients were in accordance with PADEP regulations.
- Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings and explain how issues could be resolved.
- Performed scheduling, payroll and expense sheets for all crews.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA05.1999
Skills
- Procurement Expertise
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Performance Assessment
- Supplier Contracts Management
- Expediting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Strategic Sourcing Planning
- Purchasing Management
- Supplier Performance Management
- Managing Materials
- LeanDNA
Accomplishments
- Secured $1 million dollar of annual cost savings per year
- Reduced indirect spend by $500k
- Developed Clear to Build process that improved shortages by 80% and production by 40%
- Supervised team of 50 staff members made up of Purchasing, Materials and Facilities.
Timeline
Director of Supply Chain
KME Rev Group
08.2014 - 07.2023
Project Manager
The Palmerton Group
04.2013 - 04.2014
Project Manager
Penn Environmental & Remediation
04.2010 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Susquehanna University
Certification
- Ground Disturbance Training
- DOT Hazmat Basic General Awareness Training
- Excavation Training for the Competent Person
- Safe Land Training
- Smith Defensive Driver Training
- 40hr HAZWOPER
- OSHA 10hr Construction
- CPR Certified
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