Keith A. Ferro
407-***-****/***********@*****.***
Profile Statement
Production management professional with over 20 years experience in large, fast-paced,
high-volume production facility. Proven track record of achieving sustained improvements in
quality, cost and delivery functions.
Demonstrated ability to:
• effectively lead, coach and develop a large work team to accomplish operational
objectives
• identify, diagnose and resolve operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems
within deadlines
• plan work flow, manage multiple priorities and meet daily production targets while
consistently reducing downtime
• develop new procedures and processes to improve production accuracy
• set up health and safety audit procedures and improve safety efficiencies
• competently utilized and related process improvement techniques to ensure the most
cost-effective manufacturing process
• establish and maintain acceptable quality levels for all assigned products
• interpret and develop reports including standard operating procedures
• efficiently set and control operational budgets
Work Experience
Production Manager, Custom Index, Totowa, NJ, May 2012 to present
• develop and execute production schedules based on business demands
• maximize effectiveness of production team, equipment and materials to produce
multi-line products within planned schedules while reducing costs
• manage high volume manufacturing of various products per month
• lead, develop and evaluate production staff of 75 members
• manage activities related to strategic purchasing to minimize operating expenses
• control inventory and raw material handling
• ensure safe work environment through implementation of safety awareness
programs and compliance with OHSA
• design, implement and audit quality control processes
• develop technical documents including instruction manuals and procedure manuals
manage scheduling of shipping dates for all incoming orders
Assistant Plant Manager, Custom Index, NJ, 1989-2002,2009-2012
• supervised the daily set-ups and start-ups of production equipment
• supervised the assembly and packing of high volume runs
• monitored cost and quality of production
• integrated and developed new team members
• implemented preventive maintenance program for production facilities
• instituted and monitored safe work practice procedures to maintain an injury-free
and efficient production facility
• conducted quality control inspections achieved a consistent record of improving
production runs and reducing costs
Plant Manager, National Index, Florida, 2006-2009
In charge of management and training of all employees while establishing company
production goals.
Plant Manager, Custom Index, Florida, 2002-2005
Responsible for establishing a new Florida Division, including the setup of indexing
machinery, equipment and office duties. Hiring, training and supervising new employees
while maintaing warehouse management duties.
Technical Skills
• Proficient in Windows
• proficient in reforcing, Tabbing, Cutting and Collating systems
• thorough knowledge of safety standards and compliance
• thorough knowledge of quality standards and systems
• knowledge of testing techniques and methodologies
• knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource
allocation and human resources
Core Competencies
• problem analysis and resolution
• planning and organizing
• communication skills
• judgment and decision-making
• conflict-management
• teamwork and adaptability