Marcus Rivera

Results-oriented supervisor with 15 years in manufacturing and logistics, recognized for driving process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency. Successfully implemented CI initiatives, reducing downtime and defects while managing budgets for measurable cost savings. Dedicated to cultivating a high-performance work culture and ensuring safety compliance.

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience in deadline driven fast-paced environments
• Calm and collective under difficult and stressful situations
• Problem Solving Certified- proven ability to analyze situations, identifying solutions and implementing improvements
• 10+ years’ experience working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals
• 5+ years New project management experience

• Operational Leadership — Led multi-shift production teams (50–150+ employees) while maintaining high output, safety, and quality performance.
• Process Optimization — Improved OEE, reduced scrap and improved process by implementing Kaizen activities.
• Continuous Improvement — Executed CI initiatives that cut downtime, standardized changeovers, and enhanced asset utilization.
• Quality & Compliance — Ensured adherence to ISO 9001, and regulatory standards while reducing defects and customer complaints.
• Cross-Functional Leadership — Collaborated with engineering, procurement, maintenance, and quality teams to meet production and cost targets.
• Budget & Cost Control — Managed operating budgets, capital projects, and cost-reduction initiatives that delivered measurable savings.
• Data-Driven Decision Making — Utilized KPIs, SPC, Pareto analysis, and ERP/MES systems (SAP, Oracle) to guide production strategy.
• Safety Leadership — Championed a safety-first culture, reducing incidents through training, audits, and standardized procedures.
• Talent Development — Hired, trained, and coached operators and supervisors, building high-performing teams with strong retention.

• Dale Carnegie Professional Development Certified
• Certified Problem Solver
• Certified Regional Trainer
• Advance Leaders Course
• Senior Advance Leaders Course
• Advance Management Training

• Cross-Functional Leadership — Communicates priorities clearly across production, maintenance, quality, and logistics to keep operations aligned and on schedule
• Team Communication — Delivers daily briefings, sets expectations, and ensures operators understand safety, quality, and throughput goals
• Conflict Resolution — Mediates issues between shifts, departments, or team members to maintain a productive and respectful work environment
• Performance Feedback — Provides clear coaching, corrective action, and recognition to support employee development and accountability