Nick Wozniak

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ABOUT NICK WOZNIAK

An extremely disciplined and results driven manufacturing professional with 30+ years of exceptional lean operations in multi-disciplined facilities. Expert in optimizing operational efficiencies while utilizing problem solving tools and developing practical seamless solutions. Ten years of entrepreneurial skill sets in building and expanding new business operations. Ability to function effectively in high stress situations. Key competencies Include; • Accomplished Subject Matter Expert (SME) in launching lean initiatives in 5 plants throughout North America, mentoring leaders and applying the tools of SMED, TPM, Kaizen, SPC, 5’s, Understanding Waste Reduction; Muda, Mura, Muri (3m), Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3r’s), QCC’s, Standardized work, FMEA, PDCA’s, Continuous Improvement and Visual Management. Lean Level Production Scheduling. • ISO and IATF 16949 • Budgeting, Forecasting, Scheduling • Team Building • New Product Launch • Project Management, Critical Path (CPMP) • Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SAP • Navigating up. • Consultant for lean business operations Areas of expertise; • Continuous improvement skill sets in order to reduce waste within different manufacturing and office operations. Reduce workforce without compromising best practices, quality or productivity. • Value Stream Mapping. • Stellar track record in; planning, leading and coaching with unique team-building abilities that inspire and motivate individual in accepting change management processes (CMP expert). • Demonstrated abilities in achieving behaviour based Safety methods, Quality Production and Customer Service Operations that exceeded all organizational KPI’s. Life Accomplishments include; • Obtained my 3rd Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. 32 years of demonstrated martial arts skills in competition and teaching. • Owner of a very successful landscape business for several years. Employed over 35 individuals.