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NIKKI KING

Beiseker,AB

Summary

Driven Plant and Transportation Manager offering 13 years of experience in manufacturing and Transportation. Decisive leader and complex problem solver. Top strengths in communication, relationship building and decision making.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Chief

Village of Beiseker
01.2021 - Current
  • Under administrative direction of the CAO, directs, plans, and manages all firefighting, fire prevention, emergency medical services, and emergency management activities for the protection of life and property in the Village of Beiseker.

Deputy Mayor

04.2016 - Current
  • Work closely with other council members to set the overall direction of the Village through role as a policy maker
  • Create new policies and programs and review current ones to ensure policies are working as they should
  • Promote the welfare or interests of the Village
  • Participate in council meetings, council committee meetings and meetings of other bodies as appointed
  • Obtain information about the operation or administration of the Village from the chief administrative officer and perform any other duty or function imposed on councilors by Municipal Affairs, any other enactment or by the council
  • Honours
  • Best of the Best - 2017 Global Shining Star Award
  • May 1, 2018 Iron Mountain
  • The Shining Star is the highest honour in Iron Mountain's Employee Recognition Program
  • It recognizes sustained, exceptional performance and/or contributions that have had a significant impact on the business over an extended period of time
  • Calgary Business Diversity Champion

Hub Manager

Day & Ross
Calgary, AB
01.2004 - 08.2023
  • Accountable for ensuring the safe and efficient Dock and Yard operations
  • Responsible to ensure smooth operations by identifying and implementing appropriate efficiencies, people management practices, freight flow protocols, and change management principles – all aligned to safety and operational expectations and guidelines.

Plant Manager

Praxair
Calgary, AB
02.2019 - 03.2023
  • Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations
  • Improved quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team
  • Developed strategic programs and devised key plans that affected the direction of the business
  • Oversee 16 direct reports and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output
  • Managed all areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.

Plant Manager

Iron Mountain Secure Shred
Calgary, AB
12.2011 - 02.2019
  • Responsible for operational performance of Calgary Secure Shred plant
  • Supervised day-to-day operations and courier workforce of 16 employees
  • Managed all aspects of transportation discipline to include safety and security compliance, route structures and development, personnel scheduling, workload assignments, cost control and metric driven performance
  • Managed the Human Resources aspect of supervision including performance appraisals, counseling, and various performance marker measurements

Fleet Safety Officer

Yanke Group of Companies
Calgary, AB
12.1998 - 11.2011
  • Managed 110 direct reports for day-to-day safety management
  • Monitored driver safety performance and recommended improvements to procedures and practices
  • Balanced operator retention and customer service commitments with legislative and regulatory requirements
  • Responsible for terminal supervision and security in Calgary facility along with regulatory reporting as required.

Calgary Alternative Employment Services
03.2016
  • For vision and commitment to community and inclusive workplaces.

Education

Lean Six Sigma Sensei - undefined

Villanova University Online Business School
08.2014

No Degree - Master of Engineering - Engineering Management

University of Colorado
Boulder
09.2024 - Current

Skills

  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Six Sigma understanding
  • Cost control improvements
  • Team building and development

Timeline

No Degree - Master of Engineering - Engineering Management

University of Colorado
09.2024 - Current

Fire Chief

Village of Beiseker
01.2021 - Current

Plant Manager

Praxair
02.2019 - 03.2023

Deputy Mayor

04.2016 - Current

Calgary Alternative Employment Services
03.2016

Plant Manager

Iron Mountain Secure Shred
12.2011 - 02.2019

Hub Manager

Day & Ross
01.2004 - 08.2023

Fleet Safety Officer

Yanke Group of Companies
12.1998 - 11.2011

Lean Six Sigma Sensei - undefined

Villanova University Online Business School
NIKKI KING