Production Manager

Ferdinand Nazario

*********@*****.*** • 973-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/ferdinand-nazario-b9b226141 • Nutley, US 07110

Production Manager

Results-driven professional with substantial experience in manufacturing across tools, metals, paper, and chemical industries.

Proven leader in optimizing production processes, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Adept at team leadership, coaching, and fostering a collaborative work environment through structured team-building initiatives, including activity-based, problem-solving, and skills-based team development. Strong background in developing SOPs, implementing lean manufacturing, and reducing operational waste. Expertise in quality control, preventative maintenance, and equipment optimization. Proficient in regulatory compliance, including OSHA and cGMP standards. Experienced in overseeing large union teams and multi-department operations. Trilingual in Spanish, Italian, and English, facilitating seamless cross-functional communication. Familiar with push, pull, and just-in-time (JIT) inventory control techniques. Knowledgeable in environmental science and business finance for strategic decision-making.

Areas of Expertise

Manufacturing Process Optimization

Lean & Six Sigma Methodologies

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Preventative Maintenance Strategies

Safety & Risk Management

Production Scheduling & Planning

Inventory & Supply Chain Management

QA/QC processes and controls.

Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

Activity-Based & Skills-Based Team Building

Problem-Solving

Team Bonding Initiatives

Career Experience

Operating Engineer Production Supervisor Consultant

Scientific Design – Little Falls, NJ 05/2023 – Present

Lead a team of five across five manufacturing departments to drive operational excellence in catalyst production. Implement 5S, team building, coaching, and safety protocols, enhancing workplace efficiency and compliance. Revamp Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and optimize daily production meetings to ensure consistent attainment of quality and production targets.

Monitored regenerative oxidizer temperatures, air pollution levels, and byproduct output, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe shift operations.

Documented catalyst manufacturing procedures to align with state and federal regulations, reinforcing compliance standards.

Ensured quality was in compliance through quality controls procedures cGMP, QMS, documentation, and record keeping.

Diagnosed production errors and developed corrective strategies through cross-functional collaboration.

Applied engineering principles to optimize oxidizer performance, improving operational efficiency.

Supervised Evoqua water treatment system operations, ensuring proper pH cycles and controlled water output.

Tracked oxidizer system performance via remote monitoring, delivering real-time operational insights through hourly reports.

Production Manager Consultant

Mauser – Woodbridge, NJ 09/2021 – 05/2023

Directed 75 union employees in the high-volume manufacturing of industrial drums, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Implemented Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including Six Sigma, FMEA, and 8D Problem Analysis, to resolve production challenges and drive efficiency.

Increased equipment reliability and operational consistency by training and coaching teams on preventive maintenance programs.

Optimized cycle times and throughput by enforcing cGMP, SOPs, and OSHA compliance, ensuring consistent production targets.

Reduced costs by 5% through process optimization, waste reduction, and enhanced safety measures.

Quality control processes raw materials finished goods applied quality audits, SNCR and NCR.

Production Supervisor Consultant

Nice-Pak – Orangeburg, NY 09/2019 – 09/2021

Supervised a 100-member union team in the high-speed manufacturing and packaging of sanitary and medical wipes, ensuring seamless operations. Streamlined production reporting by ensuring accuracy in shift logs, material control reports, and quality documentation. Conducted detailed safety audits, enforcing compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards.

Facilitated ongoing team meetings, delivering performance feedback and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Developed future leaders by coaching and mentoring Team Leads for career advancement into Supervisor roles.

Managed inventory and scheduling using Master Control MRP and AS400, enhancing production planning.

Collaboration with quality control and quality assurance on cGMP, ALCOA, CFR 11 and CAPA.

Engineered improvement plans to optimize quality, workflow efficiency, and team productivity.

Production Supervisor Consultant

Premium Nature – South Plainfield, NJ 06/2018 – 09/2019

Directed PPE production and synchronized schedules with Operations Management to optimize cost, safety, and quality. Enhanced workplace efficiency by designing and implementing sanitation processes between production batches. Established ergonomic workstations, improving safety and operational efficiency. Managed production planning and scheduling through ERP EOS, streamlining workflows.

Developed maintenance and sanitization SOPs, ensuring all production equipment remained in a validated state.

Created flexible work processes and departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure success.

Designed data-driven loss analysis for integration with Prodsmart MES technology, reducing waste.

Optimized material planning and inventory control through revised SOPs, enhancing procurement efficiency.

Pioneered data collection improvements using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), increasing accuracy.

Collaborated with Plant manager and QA manager to develop a quality process improving bottling, labeling, and shipping.

Plant Manager

Dayton Industries – Bronx, NY 05/2017 – 06/2018

Headed all aspects of plant operations, leading a 45-member union team in the manufacturing of metal hinges and stampings. Developed and enforced KPIs to improve production quality, internal processes, and inbound logistics. Spearheaded training programs, implementing 5S methodology to enhance workflow and safety. Collaborated with leadership to resolve personnel challenges through targeted coaching and process improvements. Implemented quality control measures, assisting teams in performing rigorous product inspections.

Refined work order modifications via MRP Traveler system, aligning supervisors with production goals.

Trained employees on downtime documentation, reducing inefficiencies and increasing uptime.

Reduced waste by establishing standardized quality workstations and optimizing production layouts.

Analyzed operational data to assess dye and operator setup times, minimizing process inefficiencies.

Designed productivity tracking systems, enhancing performance monitoring and return on assets.

Additional Experience

Production Manager, 04/2016 - 05/2017 at Peacock Industries – Bergenfield, NJ

Manufacturing Supervisor, 04/2011 - 04/2016 at Arrow Fasteners, LLC – Saddle Brook, NJ

Education

Master of Science in Data Analytics (In Progress) Southern New Hampshire University Expected Completion: Jan 2026

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences Southern New Hampshire University Jan 2023

Associate of Science in Business Finance University of Phoenix Jan 2018

Certifications

Six Sigma Black Belt – Grey Campus University

Six Sigma Green Belt – Villanova University (2014)

Agile Certification (In Progress) Expected Completion: Nov 2025

Professional Memberships

Member, Sierra Club – Essex County, NJ

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office / iOS / Android / AS400 / UPS WorldShip / USPS Expedite / FedEx SI-IWS / ADP ezLaborManager / Kronos / Inventory Management Systems

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