Nicholas Fagnano
Global Operations Management | Cost Optimization & Financial Management | Digital Transformation & ERP Integration | Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement | Proven success in improving efficiency.
- Role
- Director of Operations at Crane Worldwide Logistics
- Location
- Milton, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicholas Fagnano
PROFILEGlobal operations and supply chain leader with deep expertise scaling international businesses through integrated planning, and governance-driven execution. Proven track record leading global expansion initiatives by aligning key stakeholder groups to deliver cost efficiency, and sustainable growth across complex regions. Recognized for designing and executing market entry and transformation initiatives through strong PMO leadership and executive-level alignment.CORE COMPETENCIESOperational & Strategic Leadership: Global Product & Supply Chain Leadership Cross-Functional Leadership & Team Building Capacity & Workforce Planning Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Resource Allocation & Inventory Strategies Strategic Planning & Contract Negotiation Performance & Technology Management: Cost Optimization & Financial Management Performance Metrics & KPI Management Facility Design, Automation, and Final Mile Digital Transformation & ERP Integration New Product Development Integration Risk Management & Regulatory ComplianceGLOBAL LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS United States, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Romania, Israel, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Korea, JapanCAREER ACHIEVEMENTSGlobal Transformation: Led consolidation of legacy sites into three supercenters in Mexico, Romania, and Malaysia improving efficiency, scalability, and standardization supporting global operationsOperational Excellence: Boosted operational efficiency rates by +275%, while driving errors down from 12% to 1% and decreasing first pass receiving holds by 96%, demonstrating a commitment to quality and lean.Delivery Leadership: Scaled capacity by 152%(1.9M units), increasing OTD to 98.6%, decreasing, RTS 49% and OODT 62% while improving cost and aligning with customer requirements and service levels.People Leadership: Led 17% uptick in yearly benchmarking through mentoring, GEMBA, and cultural changes. Created new safety award program and monthly newsletter, zero recordable in 2+ years. Marine Corps veteran with prior secret security clearance, small unit infantry leader and avionics leader.
Experience
Director of Operations
Mar 2026 — Present · Northlake, TX, US
Education
Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
2011 — 2013
SUNY Westchester Community College
Phi Theta Kappa, honor Society
1995 — 1997
Skills
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Sap Bw
- Leadership Development
- Forecasting
- Team Building
- Management
- Security Clearance
- Sales Management
- Physical Security
- Leadership
- Tactics
- Team Leadership
- Research
- Sales
- P&L Accountability
- Military
- Sap Apo
- Start-Ups
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Planning
- Sap Ecc
- Coaching
- Training
- Product Development
- Analysis
- Renewable Energy
- Recruiting
- Entrepreneurship
- Operations Management
- Account Management
- Negotiation
- Business Development
- Strategy
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