The Clorox Company
08/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/13/2024 16:44
Get to know Nick Lovett in the Burt’s Bees BU
Get to know Nick Lovett in the Burt's Bees BU
August 12, 2024
Nick Lovett is a production scheduler at the 701 facility in North Carolina, but some know him by another title. "They call me a Swiss Army Knife," he laughs. "I've been with the company for 11 years - I started out on the floor as a production associate, I worked in materials, I worked in quality, and now in scheduling. All of the knowledge that I've gained in each of those departments has helped out in my current role."
Nick takes a lot of pride in his work. "I'm always learning something new," he says. "I love to learn, because knowledge is infinite. My dad always told me, 'Learn like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow.' I know that's something that I try to do - just go in headfirst."
That headfirst mentality paid off for Nick and his team when they were recognized by their business unit for a cost-saving innovation. "We tried to figure out ways to reuse our bulk material to maximize its shelf life. Using my expertise in materials management as well as quality, we were able come up with methodology on how to recertify bulk and be able to reuse it - we haven't had any expired bulk since January."
Teamwork and professional support have been part of Nick's growth, but he's also felt supported by the Clorox benefits package at home. "My daughter was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. And my wife, she's Type 1 as well," he says. "The benefits that the company offers from an insurance standpoint have been really valuable to us."
Those benefits include classes and events where other people who are Type 1 diabetic can come together. "When you work with these people, they genuinely do care about you," Nick says. "There's a sense of family, people reaching out, showing that they care - that means a lot."
Just as with his daily responsibilities, Nick's also motivated by a sense of pride in working for a company like Clorox. "Clorox has been around for a hundred years, so I feel like if you're with the company you're doing something right. It's a great organization."