FERDINAND NAZARIO

Nutley, NJ ad4wi9@r.postjobfree.com 973-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdinand-nazario-b9b226141/

Seasoned Production Manager with 10+ years of expertise in driving efficiency, ensuring quality, and reducing costs. Proven in boosting productivity, enhancing safety, and surpassing industry standards. Led teams to achieve an impressive 30% increase in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through strategic supervision and cost-effective methods. Adept at optimizing operations in line with the job's focus on efficiency and excellence.

CORE SKILLS:

Production Management: Led operations to streamline output, optimize staffing, and meet cycle time objectives efficiently.

Manufacturing: Expert in Lean principles, action planning, and leading safety, quality, and improvement programs while managing unionized manufacturing teams.

Six Sigma: Seasoned in Six Sigma methods, enhancing quality, efficiency, and driving key process improvements. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS): Maintained top workplace organization, safety standards, and OSHA compliance. Conducted audits, ensuring cGMP and safety adherence.

Team Building / Leadership: Managed union teams, excelling in training, mentoring, and fostering operational excellence through coaching and leading by example.

Inventory Management: Ensured precision in control, handling, and implemented effective scheduling systems for inventory.

Budget Control: Enhanced efficiency, reduced waste, and boosted production while adhering to budgetary constraints through diverse strategies.

Quality Assurance: Maintained standards, implemented equipment SOPs, and conducted compliance checks ensuring quality adherence.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRODUCTION MANAGER CONSULTANT 9/2021 – present

Mauser Woodbridge, NJ

Directed a team of 75 union employees in drum manufacturing, implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, FMEA, and 8D Problem Analysis. Collaborated on effective action plans for swift problem resolution.

Key Achievements:

Transformed Scheduling and Planning, catapulting drum manufacturing output from 2450 to an impressive 3590 units per 10-hour shift.

Enforced initiative-taking maintenance during off-peak hours, slashing equipment downtime by 5%, significantly enhancing uptime and operational efficiency.

Empowered associates in manufacturing collaboration, refining reporting practices for timely production process rectification and alignment with operational excellence.

Championed adherence to cGMP, SOP practices, and OSHA standards, fueling a culture of precision and regulatory mastery.

Slashed costs by 5% through safety enhancements, amplified production, and streamlined waste reduction, driving efficient operations.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR CONSULTANT 9/2019 – 9/2021

Nice-Pak Orangeburg, NY

Utilized extensive industry insight to mentor and oversee a 100-member union team in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing and packaging of sanitary and medical wipes.

Key Achievements:

Coordinated cGMP, ALCOA, and CAPA training assessments across 1st and 2nd shifts quarterly and bi-annually.

Transformed aspiring team members into accomplished Team Leads within just 6 months through dedicated coaching and mentorship.

Deployed Master Control as MRP and AS400 for precise inventory scheduling, ensuring operational efficiency.

Elevated production OEE from 67% to 74% within my initial 90 days by coaching a team lead into a supervisor role on the third shift.

PRODUCTION MANAGER CONSULTANT 6/2018 – 9/2019

Premium Nature South Plainfield, NJ

Steered PPE aligned schedules for safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and improved efficiency with sanitation.

Key Achievement:

Created scheduled maintenance plans and implemented a more efficient CIP (clean-in-place) program, reducing daily downtime by a significant 29%.

PLANT MANAGER CONSULTANT 5/2017 – 6/2018

Dayton Industries Bronx, NY

Managed plant operations led 45 employees in metal hinge and stamping production to meet goals.

Key Achievement:

Cut costs by 3% quarterly, expanded production with two 8-hour shifts.

PRODUCTION MANAGER 4/2016 – 5/2017

Peacock Industries Bergenfield, NJ

Guided 10 skilled employees in high-volume flex-graph printing paper, adhesive tapes with innovative strategies.

Key Achievement:

Boosted efficiency 12% YoY through hiring, introducing competitive wages, reducing overhead, enhancing productivity.

MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR 4/2011 – 4/2016

Arrow Fasteners, LLC Saddle Brook, NJ

Led 65 union employees in seamless staple manufacturing, highlighting strong leadership skills.

Key Achievement:

Developed safety training, promoted three to team-leads, lowering costs while boosting production.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATONS

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Sciences Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Science, Business Finance University of Phoenix

Six Sigma Black Belt Grey Campus University- Active

Six Sigma Green Belt Villanova University 2014

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office AS400 Kronos

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