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Nicholas Lochinski

Elysburg

Summary

Results-oriented business professional specializing in planning and scheduling to ensure timely manufacturing operations. Expertise in team leadership and efficiency improvement across production environments. Proven skills in strategic planning and team development to drive operational success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

Universal Forest Products
Delano
01.2025 - Current
  • Lead plant operations to consistently achieve safety, quality, productivity, and profitability goals.
  • Manage financial performance by monitoring expenses and reviewing P&L results against budget targets.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Monitor raw inventory levels, forecasting needs to sustain production and sales demands.
  • Guided plant through ISO 9001 audit process, positioning for successful certification in Q1 2026.

Plant Manager

Universal Forest Products
Delano
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Implemented processes and initiatives, achieving 20% reduction in expenses and 45% increase in profitability during first year.
  • Enhanced team performance by aligning plant staff with organizational objectives. to align staff with UFP standards.
  • Promoted a positive team culture to boost collaboration and streamline workflow. to enhance collaboration and efficiency.

Production Manager

Universal Forest Products
Auburndale
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Managed multiple manufacturing departments with up to 60 employees, driving operational efficiency.
  • Developed production schedules for assigned areas, streamlining workflow and resource allocation.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental activities to improve collaboration and achieve production goals.
  • Forecasted inventory requirements to minimize shortages and maintain continuous supply.

Production Manager Trainee

Universal Forest Products
Auburndale
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Gained in-depth knowledge of company products and procedures through hands-on training experiences.

Education

BA - Business Management

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
01-2017

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Team Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Inventory Management
  • Continuous improvement

Timeline

Director of Operations

Universal Forest Products
01.2025 - Current

Plant Manager

Universal Forest Products
01.2024 - 01.2025

Production Manager

Universal Forest Products
01.2019 - 01.2024

Production Manager Trainee

Universal Forest Products
01.2017 - 01.2018

BA - Business Management

Michigan State University
Nicholas Lochinski