SCOTT NICHOLSON
Bourbonnais,IL
Summary
Results-driven Manager experienced in leadership, customer relationship management, and team development. Streamlined operations through effective staff training and efficient vendor management, achieving enhanced productivity and operational efficiency. Developed production systems that reduced downtime and improved quality control, while fostering optimal team performance through strategic recruitment and onboarding.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
ALLKUT TOOL INC
Wilmington, IL
05.1993 - 10.2024
- Recruited and onboarded team members to ensure optimal staffing levels for operational efficiency.
- Delivered coaching and mentoring to employees across all levels, fostering professional growth.
- Oversaw day-to-day office operations, including payroll and accounts payable, to support financial accuracy.
- Established policies, procedures, and guidelines to standardize daily operations and enhance staff efficiency.
- Cultivated vendor and supplier relationships to improve service delivery quality.
- Served as main point of contact for customer inquiries and requests. Orders, expediting and shipping confirmations.
- Used customer feedback for improving operations and building brand loyalty.
- Planned and managed adequate inventory levels using a computerized inventory system to meet sales demands and minimize loss.
- Met safety and security standards by overseeing preventive maintenance and repairs.
Plant Manager
MIDWEST LACQUER MFG INC
Schiller Park, IL
04.1983 - 04.1993
- Oversaw daily operations of a manufacturing plant with 25+ employees, ensuring alignment with production goals.
- Designed and executed production systems that minimized downtime and enhanced quality control processes.
- Developed daily manufacturing schedules in collaboration with production shift managers to optimize workflow.
- Developed efficient routes for truck drivers to optimize delivery times.
- Coordinated raw material and finished goods transportation between manufacturing plant and warehouse location.
- Executed safe unloading of tanker trucks with bulk raw materials to maintain inventory levels.
- Executed safe forklift operations in a hazardous material environment to prevent accidents.
- Executed snow removal at manufacturing and warehouse sites to maintain safe access. at manufacturing and warehouse sites to ensure safe access.; manufacturing and warehouse locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Schaumburg High School
Schaumburg, IL 09.1978 - 01.1981
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Financial oversight
- Inventory management
- Customer relationship management
- Vendor relationships
- Production scheduling
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Conflict resolution
- Contract negotiations
- Administrative skills
- Budget development
- Facility management
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Staff development
- Employee development
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Leadership and team building
Personal Information
Title: Manager
Timeline
General Manager
ALLKUT TOOL INC
05.1993 - 10.2024
Plant Manager
MIDWEST LACQUER MFG INC
04.1983 - 04.1993
High School Diploma -
Schaumburg High School
09.1978 - 01.1981