FERDINAND NAZARIO
Nutley,United States
Summary
Results-oriented leader in production and process optimization across diverse industries, including tools, metals, paper, food, and chemicals. Utilizes Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and meet organizational objectives. Promotes a collaborative workplace culture through team development and problem-solving initiatives, prioritizing safety compliance and sustainable practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
CENVEO MANUFACTURING
Jersey City, United States
01.2023 - Current
- Visible leadership, coach, and develop a team of 65 unionized associates across three manufacturing departments, driving a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.
- Oversee end-end production operations using FLEX OEE and other performance metrics to ensure consistent throughput, proactively remove bottlenecks, and elevate daily production planning and crossfunctional communication.
- Coordinated corrective actions and aligned operations across all three shifts, ensuring continuity and standardization while facilitating rapid issue resolution.
- Strengthened quality systems through hourly audits and nonconformance investigations, providing targeted training to ensure compliance and exceed customer expectations.
- Manage quality control processes, customer complaint investigations, and implementation of preventive measures to reduce recurrence.
- Refined inventory control procedures to enhance accuracy and support uninterrupted production flow.
- Prepare monthly safety reports, support OSHA documentation, and lead PPE training and compliance initiatives to uphold a zero-incident safety culture.
- Executed payroll processing, managed disciplinary actions, and facilitated onboarding, maintaining adherence to company and union guidelines.
Production Manager Consultant
MAUSER
Woodbridge, United States
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Led targeted production operations by managing a team of 75 union employees in the high-volume manufacturing of industrial drums while ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.
- Optimized cycle times and throughput by enforcing cGMP, SOPs, and OSHA compliance to meet production targets.
- Resolved production challenges by implementing Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including Six Sigma, FMEA, and 8D Problem Analysis, resulting in streamlined operations.
- Conducted quality audits and implemented SNCR and NCR processes, enhancing quality of raw materials and finished goods.
- Reduced costs by 5% via process optimization, waste reduction, and enhanced safety measures.
- Trained teams on preventive maintenance programs, improving equipment reliability and ensuring operational consistency.
Production Supervisor Consultant
NICE-PAK
Orangeburg, United States
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed a 100-member union team in the high-speed manufacturing and packaging of sanitary and medical wipes.
- Partnered with quality control and quality assurance to ensure compliance with cGMP, ALCOA, CFR 11, and CAPA standards.
- Conducted safety audits to ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards.
- Engineered improvement plans to enhance quality, workflow efficiency, and team productivity.
- Facilitated team meetings, provided performance feedback, and drove continuous improvement initiatives.
- Managed inventory and scheduling using Master Control MRP and AS400 to improve planning efficiency.
- Streamlined reporting processes for shift logs, material control reports, and quality documentation.
- Developed future leaders by coaching Team Leads for career advancement into Supervisor roles.
Production Supervisor Consultant
PREMIUM NATURE
South Plainfield, United States
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Championed PPE production focused on cost, safety, and quality, synchronized schedules with operations management team, and created maintenance and sanitation SOPs to optimize equipment performance.
- Collaborated with Plant Manager and Quality Assurance Manager to develop a quality process improving bottling, labeling, and shipping operations.
- Designed and implemented sanitation processes between production batches.
- Enhanced procurement efficiency by optimizing material planning and inventory control through revised SOPs and improving data accuracy with data collection enhancements using Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
- Developed flexible work processes and department-wide KPIs to measure success consistently.
- Reduced waste by designing data-driven loss analysis for integration with Prodsmart MES.
- Created ergonomic workstations to improve employee comfort and minimize strain.
Plant Manager
DAYTON INDUSTRIES
Bronx, United States
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Directed all plant operations, including managing a 45-member union team in manufacturing metal hinges and stampings while driving all training, 5S methodology implementation, and workplace safety.
- Implemented quality control measures to streamline product inspections, enhancing compliance with industry standards.
- Reduced waste via new standardized quality workstations and optimized production layouts.
- Reduced inefficiencies and increased uptime by training teams on downtime documentation.
- Analyzed operational data to assess dye and operator setup times, minimizing inefficiencies in production processes.
- Refined work order modifications via MRP Traveler system to align with production goals.
- Collaborated with leadership to address personnel challenges, providing targeted coaching and improving operational processes.
- Designed productivity tracking systems and established new KPIs to enhance performance monitoring and improve quality and internal processes.
Production Manager
PEACOCK INDUSTRIES
Bergenfield, United States
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Capitalized on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking production initiatives, including managing a skilled team of 10 employees in the high-volume flex-graph printing of paper and adhesive tapes.
- Led targeted production scheduling using Sage for MRP, planning, and multiple shift scheduling to meet daily schedule goals and enhanced accuracy of raw materials purchasing and inventory control.
- Increased production and efficiency by 12% YoY by recruiting qualified personnel.
- Assessed daily production requirements to achieve scheduling goals, coordinating with company sales teams to meet customers' priority needs.
- Streamlined processes and reduced overhead to enhance productivity and eliminate key inefficiencies.
- Oversaw implementation of health and safety protocols in fast-paced manufacturing environment, including removal of hazardous wastes (i.e. water base, solvent base, UV/electron beam).
- Developed SOPs and processes and conducted all employee training initiatives.
Manufacturing Supervisor
ARROW FASTENERS, LLC
Saddle Brook, United States
04.2011 - 04.2016
- Applied strong leadership talents toward directing a team of 65 union employees in the seamless manufacturing and packaging of staples, and achieved all annual production goals with zero overtime.
- Enhanced production capacity while maintaining quality compliance costs.
- Developed and implemented safety-focused training programs, enhancing team awareness and compliance.
- Coordinated continuous improvement plans with cross-functional teams for manufacturing processes, quality, and sustainability initiatives based on industry standards.
- Established glasshouse metrics for staples department, driving production improvements through scrap reduction and increased safety and first pass yield.
- Contributed sharp analytical abilities toward coordinating high-volume inventory and cycle counts, including streamlining receiving and quality processes for material, wire, and accuracy discrepancies.
Education
Master of Science - Data Analytics
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Manchester, New Jersey03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Manchester, New Hampshire12-2025
Associate of Science - Business Finance
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, Arizona02-2015
Six Sigma Green Belt -
Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania03-2014
Skills
- Quality Metrics
- Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Materials Planning
- Manufacturing
- Microsoft Office
- ADP
- Kronos Products
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
- Cisco Network Systems
- SAP
- Documentation
- Process Improvement
- Coaching
- Leadership
- Safety/Work Safety
- Operational Audit
- Quality Management
- Performance Metrics
- Data Analysis
- Metal Manufacturing
- Performance Analysis
- Production Management
- Ergonomics
- Operations Management
- Data Collection
- Operating Systems
- Purchasing/Procurement
- Profit & Loss Analysis
- Production Schedule
- Onboarding
- Production Planning
- Problem Solving Skills
- Disciplinary Action
- Manufacturing Methods
- Maintain Compliance
- 8D
- Safety Compliance
- Team Lead/Manager
- Procedure Implementation
- Cost Control
- Code of Federal Regulations
- Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Schedule Development
- Productivity Management
- Manufacturing Management
- Team Building
- Manufacturing/Industrial Processes
- Industry/Trade Analysis
- Cross-Functional
- Environmental Compliance
- Hazardous Materials/Substances
- Recruiting/Staffing/Hiring
- Time Management
- Requirements Management
- Safety training
- Analysis Skills
- Inventory Cycle Counts
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Agile Certification
Personal Information
Title: Production Manager Supervisor
Awards
- Reduced costs 5% via process optimization, waste reduction, and enhanced safety measures
- Streamlined reporting via shift logs, material control reports, and quality documentation
- Reduced waste by designing data-driven loss analysis for integration with Prodsmart MES
- Refined work order modifications via MRP Traveler system to align with production goals
- Reduced waste via new standardized quality workstations and optimized production layouts
- Reduced inefficiencies and increased uptime by training teams on downtime documentation
- Minimized inefficiencies by analyzing operational data to assess dye and operator setup times
- Enhanced performance monitoring and return on assets by designing new productivity tracking systems, and developed new KPIs to improve quality, internal processes, and inbound logistics
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Native
- Italian, Native
Work Authorization
I am authorized to work in the following countries: United States
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$85000/yr - $125000/yrTimeline
Production Supervisor
CENVEO MANUFACTURING
01.2023 - Current
Production Manager Consultant
MAUSER
01.2021 - 01.2023
Production Supervisor Consultant
NICE-PAK
01.2019 - 01.2021
Production Supervisor Consultant
PREMIUM NATURE
01.2018 - 01.2019
Plant Manager
DAYTON INDUSTRIES
01.2017 - 01.2018
Production Manager
PEACOCK INDUSTRIES
04.2016 - 05.2017
Manufacturing Supervisor
ARROW FASTENERS, LLC
04.2011 - 04.2016
Master of Science - Data Analytics
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Business Finance
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Six Sigma Green Belt -
Villanova University