Eric Nicolls

Experience

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  GEC Engineering Inc

  Jan 1992 - Jul 2011

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2004 - Jul 2011

  • Quality Manager

    Jan 1992 - Jul 2011
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  NMG Aerospace

  Jul 2011 - now

  • Develop and execute the smart growth strategy for internally machined components..• Manage resource workload of team to maximize the positive impact of technical resources on the success of the business.• Accountable for the success of projects and programs. • Identify & monitor risks to program success, identify and execute necessary countermeasures when needed. • First responder on-the-ground for supplier related delivery/quality issues impacting customer needs.• Responsible for refining supplier processes by applying Lean Six Sigma manufacturing principles to critical areas of production at multiple division suppliers. • Responsible for coordinating efforts across multiple sites and implementing supplier improvementprograms where required. • Responsible for the procurement of supply for the division’s ten Pneumatics departments.• Champion of lean efforts to right-size department bin sizes in order to reduce inventorycarrying costs and promote JIT supply of parts.

  • Program Manager - Machined Components

    May 2015 - now

  • SCM Supplier Development Manager

    Feb 2013 - May 2015

  • Senior Buyer - National Aviation,

    Jul 2011 - Feb 2013