Nicholas Favero
Summary
A knowledgeable and skilled Production Manager with a proven track record in assisting employees to learn tasks, improve performance, and maximize productivity.
Highly motivated and always ready to embrace new challenges. Possesses a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills, enabling success in any work environment. Effective at working unsupervised and quickly acquiring new skills.
A decisive and disciplined professional with a personable style and thorough approach, making me a valuable asset to any team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Superintendent
Stratas Foods
12.2024 - Current
- Coordinating the work of various departments, such as maintenance, production, quality control, and logistics, to ensure smooth workflow and optimal resource utilization, while managing budgetary requirements
- Motivating and leading a diverse team of 100 employees, fostering a positive and productive work environment
- Ensured compliance with all applicable environmental regulations through diligent monitoring, reporting, and corrective action where necessary.
- Reduced start up downtime by 25% by creating and executing a plan with product in tank or tote for startup
- Reduced overtime costs in half by staggering schedules out
- Reduced changeover times by 50% after reviewing customer needs and implementing longer run times
- Increased OEE by 10% by having operators report out production numbers every day
Corporate Plant Trainer Supervisor
Stratas Foods
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed companywide training for new ERP system and helped with implementation
- Developed a 90-day road map for new hires that helped increase with employee retention
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Developed and streamlined processes for creating, updating, and distributing training materials, resulting in significant time savings for staff members involved in these tasks.
Plant Trainer / CI Lead
Stratas Foods
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Designed and developed training program and materials for new employees in the organization
- Created work instructions and standard operating procedures for each line of machinery
- Mentored employees consistent with company philosophy and company-wide strategies, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Implemented and facilitated successful training programs to increase employee engagement, retention, and productivity
- Year one saved the plant $125,000 and contributed to 1.2 million for whole company
- Maintained up-to-date records of trainee progress and provided regular updates to management team
Production Manager
North American Stamping Group
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed day-to-day operations prioritizing work centers with what raw material and labor we had for the day.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships between other departments and operators on floor.
- Monitored data as far as production OEE and quality of the parts being made.
- Lead an AI (Associate Involvement) team to increase the through put of parts in the EPC(Early Production Center) by 200%.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and quality for everyone in plant.
Supervisor / Maintenance Coordinator / Mixer
Stratas Foods
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Coordinated the maintenance of equipment, tools, and facilities to maximize efficiency
- Enforced company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations among production staff
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries
- Monitored product quality control measures, such as temperature, moisture content, and packaging requirements
- Coordinated with other departments to resolve maintenance issues and provided technical advice as needed
- Operated blenders, mixers, grinders, mills, pumps, and other equipment in the batching area
- Cleaned work areas and equipment after each shift to maintain a safe working environment
Business Partner
Nino's Pizza
10.2003 - 07.2020
- Managed day-to-day operations including staffing schedules, ordering supplies, hiring processes, accounting, and marketing.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders when necessary
- Ensured compliance with health codes and safety regulations within the restaurant premises
- Played a crucial role in company growth by identifying new market opportunities and developing comprehensive strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Carmel High School
Chicago, IL 01-2006
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Controlling costs
- Safety practices and planning
- Administering budgets
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Operations management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
Timeline
Plant Superintendent
Stratas Foods
12.2024 - Current
Corporate Plant Trainer Supervisor
Stratas Foods
07.2024 - 12.2024
Plant Trainer / CI Lead
Stratas Foods
11.2022 - 07.2024
Production Manager
North American Stamping Group
06.2021 - 11.2022
Supervisor / Maintenance Coordinator / Mixer
Stratas Foods
10.2020 - 06.2021
Business Partner
Nino's Pizza
10.2003 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Mount Carmel High School
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