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Performance Improvement Manager
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Performance Improvement Manager
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Waikato, New Zealand
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Nicholas Smith is listed as Performance Improvement Manager based in Waikato, New Zealand. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Nicholas Smith.
Nicholas Smith previously worked as Performance Improvement Manager at Fonterra and Project Engineer at Fonterra. Nicholas Smith holds Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Biomedical Sciences, General from University Of Auckland.
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About Nicholas Smith
Hi I'm Nick. I graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Since then I have spent the majority of my time in the Dairy Industry, initially working with Pharmaceutical Lactose, then completing my Masters. Since then I have had a variety of roles, mainly in the project management space where I have lead process improvement and instability work-streams.Career HighlightsMy biggest accomplishment to date has been working on the Commissioning of a new Milk Powder factory (biggest in the world) for Fonterra, where I lead the packing and palletising work-stream. This was both a challenging and enjoyable role, where my completion of the work was vital to keeping the project on track. PassionsI am passionate about science and the environment, in which I spend a lot of my free time exploring further. I also have a great deal of interest in the human body and modern medicine, and my degree helped me learn a great deal more in this area.Work StyleI see myself as a facilitator, to enable teams to work much more efficiently. I use my intuition a lot to see the bigger picture, and avoid short sighted decision making.Seeking a true contributor who goes beyond what’s required to exceed project goals?CONTACT ME: smith.nicholas.102@gmail.com
Listed skills include Dairy, Dairy Products, Biomedical Sciences, Laboratory, and 17 others.
8 roles
Nicholas Smith work experience
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Project Engineer
Working in a project management role as part of a $380M Whole Milk Powder Plant build. The role involves as working as part of the Construction Management team, with a group of varied stakeholders involved in the build.In the role I manage the tendering of contractors, contract management, project delivery and contractor management. I lead the automation workstream in the palletising area, as well as building improvements. This means that I work closely with all of the other stakeholders to ensure that my workstreams are delivered in time, in scope and on budget, without negatively impacting other areas of the project.
Jul 2015 - Nov 2016
Technologist
The majority of the work is New Product development with taking a project from concept phase through to commercialisation. Working within the fast moving consumer goods requires velocity in the projects that I run.Part of the role is working as a Process Technologist where I work to fix processing issues (such as insterility), and problem solve to intiate appropriate responses. This also involves feasability reviews of new products and review of any plant modifications required.
Nov 2014 - Jul 2015
Graduate Technologist
I run improvement projects throughout various parts of the business. I contribute new ideas and thoughts to the teams that I work for, and then move on to another team to lead change.I have worked across Major Capital Projects, Technical and Transport & Logistics. In each role I have successfully managed to lead change or help improve throughout the teams.
Nov 2013 - Nov 2014
Graduate Trainee
Worked in a variety of locations while competing a Masters in Dairy Science and Technology. Completed a number of projects relating to Processing Instability, and Process Improvement.
Nov 2012 - Nov 2013
Jan 2012 - Nov 2012
Project Lead
Bakels Edible Oils
Work on a variety of projects focused on improving plant throughput and yields.
Nov 2011 - Feb 2012
Laboratory Technician
Dominion Salt
Worked in lab environment testing and releasing food and pharmaceutical grade salt.
Oct 2010 - Feb 2011
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Emma Gane
New Zealand
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Jen Work
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
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Clayton Crowther
New Zealand
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Aroha Murray
Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
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Virginia Poselli
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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LL
Luddy Ludwig
New Zealand
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GH
Glen Hoori
Northland, New Zealand
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BK
Bruce Knight
Otakiri, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
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TN
Tien Nguyen Van
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Viet Nam
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Simon Turner
Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
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2 education records
Nicholas Smith education
Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Biomedical Sciences, General
Ncea Level 3, Physical Sciences
Tauranga Boys' College
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Nicholas Smith is listed as Performance Improvement Manager.
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Nicholas Smith is based in Waikato, New Zealand.
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Nicholas Smith has worked for Fonterra, Bakels Edible Oils, and Dominion Salt.
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Nicholas Smith holds Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Biomedical Sciences, General from University Of Auckland.
What skills is Nicholas Smith known for?
Nicholas Smith is listed with skills including Dairy, Dairy Products, Biomedical Sciences, Laboratory, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Project Management, and Ingredients.
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