James Nicoulin

Experience

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  Kirkwood Industries-Carbon Division

  Jul 1999 - Jun 2003

  Production Supervisor

  Supervised from 25 to 66 on two shifts, scheduled all Finishing Department production.

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  Skill Tool & Die

  Jun 2003 - Mar 2009

  Schedule all production/develop master schedule, plan and schedule all raw materials and components for production, identify and pursue cost reduction initiatives, and inventory control. Supervised 30+ in all production areas, coordinated resources, scheduled all of plant's production.

  • Master Scheduler/Material Buyer

    Jun 2007 - Mar 2009

  • Production Supervisor/Scheduler

    Jun 2003 - Jul 2007
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  L&W Engineering

  Dec 2009 - Dec 2011

  Materials Manager

  • Stabilized shipping function through team building/training improving on-time performance to 98%• Improved hit-to-hit times 22% by analyzing and adjusting MRP parameters for job quantities and raw materials• Developed cross-training program for material handlers/shipping/receiving improving efficiency 45%• Instituted dock auditing system, reducing labeling and quantity errors to zero

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  Northern Stamping Inc

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  Production and Inventory Control Manager

  Manage production control, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and materials stores for two plants. • Utilized QAD 2009 SE to perform various functions such as setting up trading partners to send ASN’s, setting up item masters, product structures, routings, setting up ship-to, ship-from, sales orders increasing MRP usage and accuracy by 50%• Reduced shipments to Mexico plant savings $15K/year through load maximization• Developed cross-training program for inventory control, improving flexibility• Instituted cycle counting/production reporting systems, reducing inventory shrink 75%• Introduced multi-plant level scheduling improving on-time delivery by 15% Show less

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  Soundwich Inc.

  Jun 2014 - Nov 2015

  Master Scheduler

  Create and maintain master schedule and manage inventory control for two manufacturing facilities. • Created multi-plant master schedule improving production by 25%• Determined flotation stock levels improving on-time delivery to 98%• Improved Work Order accuracy 33% by assuming production reporting training• Utilized Value Stream Mapping to reduce WIP 28%

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  ParkOhio Products, Inc.

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2019

  Promoted to Plant Manager from Materials Manager. Responsible for all phases of plant operations and provide global support. • Plan, lead, direct all plant activities to meet business objectives in a cost-effective manner consistent with company goals• Spearhead culture change through team development, training, coaching, and mentoring• Initiated metric driven team performance standards in all areas• Revamped operator training program with team resulting in 14 point production improvement, improved first time yield, scrap reduction to meet/exceed metrics, and less maintenance floor calls• Initiate/lead continuous improvement events leading to 50% indirect labor reduction• Reduced recordable and lost time accidents through changes in orientation and on-going training• Plan capital budget requirements to meet company strategic growth goals• Developed preventative maintenance program reducing maintenance and repair costs by 12% • Improve recruitment methods through increased flexibility and expectations Show less Plan, control, and distribute materials to meet company objectives and customer requirements. Manage Customer Service, Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, and Inventory Control.• Manage Capacity Analysis, moderate monthly Sales & Operation Meeting and Management Reviews• Cross trained Materials staff creating flexibility, reducing staff by 33%• Reduced MRO costs 10% through bulk buying negotiation for Maintenance• Refocused purchasing analysis to reduce expired material cost to $0• Instituted cycle counting system, reducing inventory shrink from 10% to 0.2%• Traveled to Mexico plant to assist with inventory control reducing inventory shrink 90%• Experienced with PLEX ERP system in inventory/production control, supply chain Show less

  • Plant Manager

    May 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Materials Manager

    Nov 2015 - May 2017
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  MRP Solutions

  Apr 2019 - now

  Supply Chain Manager