Bradley Niman

Results-driven operations leader with over 10 years of experience in operations management, warehouse supervision, and supply chain coordination within the mining and industrial sectors. Proven track record of optimizing workflows, increasing workshop business by 133%, and reducing warranty claim handling times by over 50%. Expert in inventory management, process optimization, Lean methodologies, and cross-functional leadership.

Adept at driving operational efficiency, enforcing safety protocols, and leading high-performing teams to support manufacturing and supply chain reliability.

Parts Manager / Interim Service Manager at EquipmentShare (2026-02 – Present)

• Oversee daily parts and service operations, ensuring seamless inventory flow and minimized equipment downtime.
• Manage parts procurement, warehouse organization, and service scheduling to meet fast-paced operational demands.

Workshop Manager at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions (2021-09 – 2025-08)

• Increased workshop business by 133% from 2023 to 2024 through market development and strategic service alignment.
• Restructured the turret "new-for-old" program, successfully driving significant turret revenue for the workshop.
• Achieved zero findings during the 2023 and 2024 annual ISO audits by maintaining rigorous compliance and documentation standards.
• Streamlined the rock drill stripping and rebuild process to maximize labor efficiency and shorten turnaround times.
• Contributed to the capital project design and fit-out of the shop and wash bay for a brand-new facility.
• Fostered a safety-first culture by initiating daily operational huddles and implementing formal monthly safety meetings.

Warranty Manager at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions (2021-09 – 2025)

Concurrent / Transition Role

• Reduced average warranty claim handling time by over 50%, dropping the lifecycle from 120+ days to under 60 days within 10 months.
• Engineered a custom warranty tracking dashboard within Salesforce, maximizing visibility on active claim aging, trends, and processing times.
• Successfully executed 12-month Objective and Key Results (OKR) strategies for two consecutive fiscal years.
• Authored comprehensive warranty procedures and training frameworks, implementing them across the entire US warranty division.
• Served as the primary liaison to the Global Warranty Team, partnering directly with the Global Manager to optimize information requirements and pricing visibility between MySandvik and Salesforce.
• Facilitated major technology and supply chain integrations, including DHL and Salesforce CRM system rollouts.

Warehouse Supervisor at Kinross Gold Corporation - Bald Mountain Mine (2018-03 – 2021-08)

• Managed daily warehouse and yard logistics, delegating responsibilities to ensure alignment with department KPIs.
• Executed a comprehensive 5S organization project, drastically improving inventory accessibility and warehouse space utilization.
• Selected, trained, and mentored team members to build a collaborative, safety-focused, and high-performing culture.

Warehouse Senior Technician at Newmont Mining (2017-03 – 2018)

• Supervised daily warehouse receiving, staging, and distribution workflows while maintaining meticulous safety oversight.
• Conducted daily workplace inspections, performed Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs), and managed safe heavy vendor loading.
• Escorted MSHA/OSHA and executive management teams during formal workplace inspections and annual audits.

Warehouse Technician at Kinross Gold Corporation - Bald Mountain Mine (2013-02 – 2017-04)

• Managed high-volume receiving, material issues, direct charge staging, and returns for rotable parts, cores, and consignment stock.
• Monitored bulk production materials including lube, oil, fuel, cyanide, lime, and propane levels.
• Assisted the environmental department with accurate Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting metrics.

Fire Assay Technician at Barrick Gold Corporation - Bald Mountain Mine (2010-04 – 2013-06)

• Tested ore, carbon, and process solution cyanide levels for high-accuracy assay and metallurgical analysis.
• Participated in Statistical Methods for Assay (SMA) Round Robins and supported MSHA inspection compliance.

Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) at United States Army (2006-07 – 2010-06)

• Provided tactical leadership, operational accountability, and professional development to personnel under command.

High School Diploma – Spring Creek High School (2002 – 2006)