Nicole Allen
About Nicole Allen
Nicole Allen serves as a Production Manager at Cintas in Normal, Illinois, where she has worked since 2017. She has a background in Business Administration and has successfully led various initiatives, including team promotions and health and safety programs.
Work at Cintas
Nicole Allen has served as Production Manager at Cintas since 2017, based in Normal, Illinois. In her role, she has been responsible for overseeing production operations and ensuring efficiency within the team. During her tenure, she has played a key role in promoting team members to higher positions, including transitioning a Production Supervisor to Service Supervisor and a Customer Service Representative to Production Supervisor in fiscal year 2021.
Health and Safety Initiatives
In fiscal year 2021, Nicole coordinated health and safety initiatives at Cintas, demonstrating her commitment to workplace safety and employee well-being. Her efforts contributed to creating a safer work environment for all employees. Additionally, she completed OSHA 10 Hour training in fiscal year 2020, further enhancing her knowledge and skills in safety regulations and practices.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Allen studied at Augustana College from 1996 to 1999, earning a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in management principles, which she applies in her current role at Cintas. Her expertise includes production management, team leadership, and operational efficiency.
Achievements in Production Management
During fiscal year 2020, Nicole achieved significant milestones in her role as Production Manager. She successfully managed the transition to AS400/SAP systems, which streamlined operations. Additionally, she led her team to achieve the lowest production expense and labor costs in the North Central Group (NCG) and attained a perfect score of 100% in the Quality Audit for Q3 of the same year.
Professional Development
Nicole participated in Plant Manager College in fiscal year 2020, enhancing her skills and knowledge in plant management. She also served as a Location Brand Ambassador, representing Cintas and promoting the company's values and services. These experiences have contributed to her professional growth and effectiveness as a Production Manager.