Anthony Serratore
Norwood
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with a proven track record at CertainTeed Corporation, excelling in process optimization and quality assurance. Achieved a 17% increase in production run rates while fostering a culture of safety and compliance. Skilled in data analysis and team leadership, driving significant improvements in operational efficiency and product quality.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
CertainTeed Corporation
Norwood
07.1990 - 01.2026
- Managed all aspects of production and asphalt departments, supervising 4 supervisors and 45 operators to ensure operational efficiency.
- Helped increase production run rates by 17%, Reduced Product Waste by 25% and Reduced Quality Complaints from .32% to .12% of net sales.
- Utilize engineering and quality experience to logically attack production issues.
- Addressed union issues (Teamsters Local 25), conducted monthly safety training, updated JSAs, managed department budget, maintained inventory levels for raw materials, and ensured compliance with all required policies and procedures.
- Served as back-up for environmental coordinator while handling production responsibilities.
- Maintained TURP Certification, Opacity Certification, and training in DOT and Hazard Waste management while contributing to the facilities ISO 14001 Team.
- Filled key management roles during tenure, including Plant Manager, EHS Manager, and Maintenance Manager.
Quality Assurance Manager/Environmental Coordinator
CertainTeed Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed environmental compliance tasks under Facilities Operating and NPDES permits, oversaw hazard and universal waste programs, completed annual Tier II and Source Registration Reports, assisted in MSDS Program management, maintained Toxic Use Reduction Planner certification, updated toxic use reduction plan bi-annually, and completed TRI/TURA reports annually.
- Manage the roofing and granule facilities environmental testing, reporting and record keeping responsibilities.
- Led Six Sigma projects targeting quality issues to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Managed UL inspections and maintained facilities ICC Manual to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Oversee the testing of raw materials and maintain certificates of analysis for raw materials per the facilities ICC Manual.
- Work with production, maintenance and engineering departments in maintaining and updating process equipment and manufacturing procedures.
- Manage data collection system (Data-Myte), analyze data and develop a daily quality report for all departments.
Principal Project Engineer/Environmental Coordinator
CertainTeed Corporation
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Project Manager for numerous large scale capital projects.
- Coordinated environmental compliance tasks, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and minimizing risk.
- Installed bulk storage and pumping system for polyphosphoric acid, ensuring product availability to meet asphalt specification for penetration.
- Installed Roofing Technologies Cooling System, removing a major bottleneck and enabling division to sustain higher production speeds during summer months.
- Installed new limestone storage and conveying system so that the Norwood Facility could manufacture shingles with limestone filler. Limestone is required to meet CertainTeed’s Specifications.
- Installed equipment for manufacturing algae resistant shingles.
- Installed double catcher assembly at the laminator. Allows higher speeds and prevents the machine from going down during a catcher jam.
- Assisted with installation of Certa-Blender.
Project/Process Engineer
CertainTeed Corporation
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Analyzed key roofing production processes to identify areas for improvement and support production superintendent in optimizing operations.
- Oversaw adjustments and modifications to processes, ensuring critical control areas functioned within established parameters.
- Assisted production teams in resolving process control issues and enhanced preventative maintenance program for better reliability.
- Continuously work with Plant Engineering, Quality Assurance and Maintenance in the development of recommendations regarding equipment or production modification.
Project Engineer
CertainTeed Corporation
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Specify, design and implement a variety of systems for Manufacturing and Environmental Services.
- Specified, installed and calibrated pressure, level and temperature transmitters for new asphalt processing plant, ensuring accurate monitoring and control.
- Designed and installed a fume collection and incineration system for the new asphalt processing plant.
- Accomplishments: Specified and installed a dense phase conveying system for handling hazardous pigment dust generated by the coloring process. This system creates a closed loop recycling system, where the dust is added to the limestone and utilized in the finished product, thus eliminating a hazardous waste stream.
- Changed cooling water recirculating system from pressurized to gravity return, minimizing temperature variations and improving roll clearing procedures.
- Modified dust collection hoppers and installed new filter media in multiple dust collectors, increasing capacity and efficiency; enabled double conveying capacity of filler material from Granule Plant by allowing simultaneous operation of two Fuller Compressors, preventing excessive line and tank pressures.
Research and Development & Quality Control Technician
CertainTeed Corporation
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Evaluated new product designs and additives for short- and long-term effects on roofing products; assisted in implementing successful new products and additives on roofing line.
- Conducted testing using Instron Tensile Tester, Atlas Weatherometer, Harris Environmental Chamber, Elmendorf Tear Testers, and Viscometers to ensure product quality and compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections of raw materials and finished products for quality assurance.
- Operated testing equipment to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Documented inspection results and communicated findings to production teams promptly.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Concentration
University of Massachusetts
05.1989
Skills
- Production management
- Quality assurance
- Process optimization
- Lean manufacturing
- Safety training
- Environmental compliance
- Data analysis
Affiliations
- Member of American Society for Quality
- Toxic Use Reduction Planner (TURP)
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified as a General Practice Toxic Use Reduction Planner
- Certified in Opacity Monitoring
- CPR
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager/Environmental Coordinator
CertainTeed Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2006
Principal Project Engineer/Environmental Coordinator
CertainTeed Corporation
01.1998 - 01.2004
Project/Process Engineer
CertainTeed Corporation
01.1997 - 01.1998
Project Engineer
CertainTeed Corporation
01.1993 - 01.1997
Production Manager
CertainTeed Corporation
07.1990 - 01.2026
Research and Development & Quality Control Technician
CertainTeed Corporation
01.1990 - 01.1993
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Concentration
University of Massachusetts