Nick Babcock
A Servant Leader adept in Business Execution | Discrete and Engineer to Order Operations | People-Centric Process Improvement | Change Management | Project Management | Expert Fitter Welder.
- Role
- Director Operational Excellence at Cp&p, A Cmc Precast Business
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nick Babcock
Light. Honor. Courage.I lead with integrity, achieve through teamwork, and believe in being the change I want to see.With 25+ years of leadership across manufacturing, defense, and supply chain, I’ve guided organizations through crisis, transformation, and growth. From austere environments to billion dollar leadership teams, I bring operational grit, strategic insight, and a passion for building high-performance teams and scalable systems.I thrive where ideation is valued, insight is shared, culture is prioritized, and disciplined execution brings clarity to gray space. My leadership spans:• $120M P&L Responsibility• Financial Acumen & Business Model Innovation• Production, Supply Chain, and Maintenance Operations• Project Management & Cross-Functional Team Building• Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement & Change Management• ERP Implementation (Oracle GCSS-MC)• Discrete and Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing• Hot Dip Galvanizing• Heavy Equipment Maintenance operations management and program development. • Talent Development & Culture Building• Audit Program Development• Welding and Metal Fabrication Expertise I’ve transitioned from plant management into a corporate role focused on Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, or Strategic Management. My goal is to drive enterprise-wide transformation—leveraging decades of hands-on leadership in austere and mature organizations to build smarter systems, stronger cultures, and sustainable value.I’ve led transformation across defense, manufacturing, logistics, and transactional services—bridging the gap between demand generation and demand fulfillment. From ERP rollouts to reengineered workflows and audit systems, I bring a holistic mindset that connects back-office innovation to frontline execution.What sets me apart?I connect across all levels of the organization—from shop floor employees and seasoned operators to senior executives and external stakeholders - ensuring alignment, clarity, and business execution at scale. Colleagues describe me as:An authentic leader who blends Marine Corps values with business acumenA collaborative thought partner with a structured, solutions-focused mindsetA connector who builds alignment across functions and organizational levelsA communicator who listens with intent and adapts with purposeA catalyst for Continuous Improvement across operational and transactional systemsA cultural architect who builds what strategy alone cannot sustain“The impossible is often the untried.” — Jim GoodwinOpinions are my own.
Experience
Director Operational Excellence
Aug 2025 — Present
Develop and implement a continuous improvement strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals and objectives- Assess current processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement, and apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies- Lead change initiatives and support the adoption of new processes and practices throughout the organization- Establish and track KPIs to evaluate improvement efforts and report progress to executive leadership- Deliver employee training in continuous improvement tools and techniques to promote problem-solving and innovation- Collaborate with department leaders to coordinate improvement efforts with business objectives and maintain consistent execution. Evaluate and introduce technologies, tools, and methods aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and competitiveness- Supervise a team of CI Regional Managers regarding responsibilities and company direction.
Education
Marine Corps University
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Management
2012 — 2012
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Applied Science - BAS, Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate's Degree, General Studies
2010 — 2012
Marine Corps Univeristy
Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt, Project Management
2011 — 2011
D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Marine Corps Univeristy
Certificate, Engineer Equipment Chief
2010 — 2010
Craven Community College
Certificate, Quality Management Auditing
2010 — 2010
Marine Corps University
Certificate, Operations Management and Supervision
2010 — 2010
Villanova University
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Process Improvement and Organizational Development
2015 — 2015
Skills
- Lean Management
- Lean Thinking
- Lean Transformation
- Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
- Change Management
- Six Sigma
- Operations Management
- Operational Planning
- Logistics Management
- Logistics
- Military Operations
- Program Management
- Process Improvement
- Training
- Military Logistics
- Project Management
- Security Clearance
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Analysis
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Team Building
- Military
- Business Process Improvement
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