John Niedermann Email & Phone Number

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Us

Schedule and plan all production operations for press and fabrication

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Us

Large press, Fabrication

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Us

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Us

Local truck driving.

Hartford, Wi, Us

Over the road truck driver.

Waukesha, Wi, Us

Manage the Continuous Improvement program, lead the implementation of Lean and OEE initiatives.• Vet and facilitate implementation of continuous improvement suggestions• Sourced and implemented system to measure machine utilization and OEE• Leading implementation of lean practices

Madison, Wi, Us

Led all creative operations initiatives and oversaw Photo Studio, Post Production, and Writing teams of 75 staff members. Worked with leadership team to create a culture of continuous improvement.• Responsible for >$10MM budget • Restructured 2 critical business teams to enable single-threaded ownership• Lead analysis and revision of multi-site, multi-discipline production process. • Sourced and implemented project management tool affecting 150 users.• Implemented continuous improvement mindset.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Us

Lead Marketing Program Management and Studio Operations teams and handled all expense and capital planning. PMO organized by portfolio and supported initiatives of all sizes. Studio Operations consists of project management, digital lab, technology and automation, asset management, merchandise coordination and prep, carpentry shop, logistics and facility support. • Set cohesive mission, goals, and accountability for Marketing Project Management team of 60.• Mentored teams outside of organization to improve production and budget planning process. • Print Production consisting of pre-media, print buying, paper purchasing, and logistics.• Executive Marketing sponsor for enterprise production system implementation.* Collaborated with Deloitte and McKinsey on corporate improvement projects.• Lead sourcing and implementation of project management tool affecting ~200 users.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Us

Directed daily operations of studio, including budget administration, project management, casting, production, retouching, video editing, audio, color management, digital lab, technology and automation, asset management, merchandise coordination and prep, carpentry shop and logistics.• Lead project to construct a new facility with $10MM budget and 5-year ROI requirement.• Integrated teams from 3 locations into new building to build a cohesive team and culture. • Reclassified positions to convert contingent labor to staff yielding significant savings.• Sourced and implemented production tracking tool affecting 150 users.

Oversaw the Milwaukee and Minneapolis operations while consulting for other sites across the country. Responsible for all aspects of the operation, sales and sales support, operational budget and performance, capital planning, and client satisfaction.• Managed 67% sales growth over 18 months and sales contraction of -40% over 6 months• Developed new business relationships becoming the most successful photo salesperson in the company• Supported 5 network locations on pricing, budget, equipment, workload, process, best practices, corporate systems, and policy

Associate'S Degree, Quality Management

Certification, Graphic Communications

Business Administration