Nicholas Kadunce

I build systems
that drive results.

COO-minded operations leader: I build the cadence—real-time visibility, clear priorities, and accountable execution.

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2025 — Present
JENNMAR

Underground Mining & Tunneling Infrastructure

Lead end-to-end plant operations for a high-volume manufacturing site, accountable for safety, quality, production, and financial performance.

  • Increased production output 36.7% through hour-by-hour tracking, downtime Pareto analysis, and statistical targeting.
  • Built the "Keystone Scraper" forecasting tool—driving 850% growth in operating net income with 28% less volatility.
  • Cut OSHA recordables 25% YTD through new guarding, 5S safety blitzes, and a rotating Safety Committee.
JMOS FIIX CMMS SPC
Reports To
VP of Operations
Current Role Plant Manager
Direct Reports
Production Manager
2 Production Supervisors 2 Team Leads, 65 Technicians, 8 Material Handlers
Quality Manager
4 Quality Technicians
Maintenance Manager
1 Maintenance Lead 9 Maintenance Technicians
Safety Manager
Dispatcher
Jr. Dispatcher 2 Outside Material Handlers
Secretary
Inventory Control Specialist
2023 — 2025
Eos Energy Enterprises

Battery Energy Storage Systems

Transformed manufacturing operations through data-driven systems, high-performing teams, and continuous improvement.

  • Increased BESS production from 0.5 to 2.2 units/day—a 340% improvement—through Yamazumi balancing and Takt alignment.
  • Reduced rework by 66% through systematic data collection, Pareto analysis, and targeted process improvements.
  • Built the company's first OEE dashboards with automated gap analysis, enabling real-time strategic decisions.
Scrum Lean VBA
Reports To
Sr. Director of Operations
Role Operations Manager
Direct Reports
Production Supervisor ×11
6 Production Team Leads 240 Production Technicians

Drove product quality and operational excellence through strategic initiatives, process automation, and international standards.

  • Designed comprehensive quality systems for next-gen products, including control plans and testing protocols.
  • Engineered a high-efficiency battery testing routine, reducing cycle times by 60%.
  • Developed an advanced Quality Dashboard with macros and dynamic data retrieval.
ISO 9001 Quality Systems
Reports To
Director of Quality
Role Quality Engineer
Direct Reports
Quality Technician ×6
2022 — 2023
Messer Americas

Industrial Gases

Drove operational excellence and strategic growth across the Northeast Region's production facilities.

  • Led Six Sigma initiatives boosting Krypton/Xenon production 15%, adding over $1M in annual revenue.
  • Drove 15+ system enhancement projects, cutting annual downtime by 25 days.
  • Reduced average lead times by 60 days through cross-functional collaboration.
Six Sigma OEE Process Safety
Reports To
Director of Operations
Role Regional Production Engineer
Works Alongside
Plant Manager ×6
Northeast Region
2020 — 2022
Johnson Matthey

Clean Air Division

Oversaw a diverse production team, driving operational excellence and safety across shifts.

  • Led a high-performing team of 7, achieving 5%+ OEE improvement with zero recordable injuries.
  • Integrated lean principles into daily operations, elevating workplace standards.
  • Fostered a culture of growth and excellence through mentorship.
Leadership Lean Safety
Reports To
Production Manager
Role Shift Leader II
Direct Reports
Production Technician ×7
Process Control Engineer ×1

Led process optimization and quality improvement initiatives on a highly automated production line.

  • Optimized production processes, delivering 8% cycle time reduction and 4% defect decrease.
  • Designed risk management tools that reduced LTY by 25% and cut 35 hours of annual downtime.
  • Established career foundation by mentoring technicians and fostering a data-driven culture.
Process Optimization Risk Management
Reports To
Production Supervisor
Role Process Control Engineer
Direct Reports
None
Individual contributor role

Credentials

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Messer Americas
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Exemplar Global
Certified ScrumMaster Scrum Alliance

Education

B.S. Chemical Engineering · West Virginia University

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