Nick brings 25+ years of experience in management, training, safety, and continuous improvement for the manufacturing and logistics industries. He is a US Air Force veteran, and he served 10 years in management for a Department of Defense contractor in the battery manufacturing industry. He founded and led an expedited freight company for 15 years before joining our team.
Professional History
Education & Training |
Certifications |
Instructional Expertise |
| •M.S. in Human Resource Management • B.S. in Organization Leadership • A.A.S. in Operations Management •M.E.S.H. Manager of Environmental, Safety & Health Programs |
• Aerial Platform Operator Trainer •Electrical Hazards Instructor (NFPA 70E) • OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer •Certified Overhead Crane Operator Trainer •MSSC CPT Instructor •MSSC CLT Instructor • Achieve Global Leadership Development Facilitator •MBTI Pactitioner •Franklin/Covey 7 Habits Facilitator •Lean Six-Sigma Greenbelt |
• OSHA Compliance • OSHA 10 and 30 courses •Lock Out Tag Out •Confined Spaces • Regulatory Compliance • Hazardous Waste Operations • Hazardous Material Transportation • And more... |
Business Solutions
Need |
Audience |
Solution |
| Continuous Improvement | Employees at All Levels | “5S” training and implementation assistance |
| Continuous Improvement | Managers and Supervisors | Implementation of standard work |
| Continuous Improvement | Employees at All Levels | Statistical Process Control, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Customized Solutions using specific Lean or Six Sigma Techniques as needed |
| Lean Manufacturing | Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Managers and Supervisors |
SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies) techniques |
| Manufacturing and Production Skills | Engineers, Managers and Supervisors |
Waste recognition and kaizen improvement techniques |
| Safety and OSHA | Employees at All Levels | Electrical safety, lockout / tagout, bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and more |
| Safety and OSHA | Managers and Supervisors, Operators and Technicians |
Detailed operator training |
| Safety and OSHA | Managers and Supervisors | Incident/accident investigation training, root cause analysis |
| Safety and OSHA | Managers and Supervisors | Specific Safety Committee training in mission development |
“Nick clearly communicates course objectives, carefully covers each of the topics and checks for understanding. Nick also does a good job of connecting with his students in demonstrating his passion for the topic and providing multiple examples from his experience working in industry.”
Ed Bresnahan
•HR Supervisor
Caterpillar, Morganton
“Through the broad and extensive training my employees received by Nick in 5S, each week progress can be seen in the organization and cleanliness of our facility. My entire employee base also went through lean manufacturing training with Nick, and the effect is often seen in subtle ways. For example, an operator recently suggested a correction which not only improved the part quality, but also allowed the machine to run with fewer interruptions.”
Jeff Parker
•President