Rodolfo Vargas
Hanover Park,IL
Summary
Versatile Operations Supervisor successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing results. Knowledge in Mongoose, HighJump Time Pro and Oracle Database
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Supervisor
Creative Werks LLC
04.2023 - Current
- Started as shipping and receiving clerk, promoted to warehouse lead was able to work in multiple shifts during this time, allowing me understand the department needs in different areas.
- Promoted to Warehouse supervisor, applying management skills in order to keep meeting company goals.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping,receiving and workplace safety.
- Handled employee concerns promptly and effectively while maintaining open lines of communication amongst team members.
- Collaborated with other department heads on company-wide initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency across multiple task.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Managed a team of warehouse workers for optimal scheduling, task delegation, and overall productivity.
- Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
- Ensured safety compliance with regular inspections, staff training sessions, and adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
Production Crew Lead/Supervisor of Operations
Abbott Laboratories (By Aerotek Inc.)
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Worked on complex problems requiring independent action and high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Prioritized employee safety to reduce incidents.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Followed good manufacturing processes (GMPs).
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- 150 to 200 total employees managed daily
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
On-Site Manager / Labor Coordinator
Creative Werks LLC (By Metro Staff Inc)
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided general office administration, correspondence, filing and spreadsheet development.
- Handling 100+ emails daily with internal team, staff representatives and costumers.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Manage records of current and former employees ensuring that all the information is complete, accurate and up to date.
- Attended weekly meetings with General Manager and HR to discuss safety procedures and compliance issues.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams as needed.
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
- Assist with employee benefit programs, open enrollment.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Managed office activities by maintaining communication between clients, tracking records and filing all documents.
- Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication.
- Oversaw investigations into discrimination, sexual harassment or other workplace claims.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Directed group of 90 to 300 temporal associates handling daily and complex requirements of production department
Sanitation Assistant Supervisor
Creative Werks LLC (By Metro Staff Inc)
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Revised work practices to improve efficiency, boost quality and meet production goals.
- Supported Supervisor by preparing production reports and collating quality documentation.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Coordinated with day shift supervisor to balance staffing as workloads changed.
- Trained assembly finishers and evaluated quality of work.
- Inspected manufactured assemblies and monitored progress toward production dates.
- Maintained accurate inventory, working with purchasing department and logistics for resupply
- Submitted documentation and reports to upper management.
- Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management and earned full upper management support.
- Maintained safety records and accident reports for human resources.
Production Machine Operator
Rana Meal Solutions (By Metro Staff Inc)
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed open and close of batch process from start to completion for batch tracking.
- Helped with change-overs and set up to assist with job preparation and production functions.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Organized and cleaned work area to meet standards, keep tidy and prevent injuries.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Maintained quality of product by checking labels, packaging and other factors.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Production Manager, Client Services
Alusur, C.A
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes, and followed up to achieve resolution.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Established performance and service goals and held associates accountable for individual performance.
- Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Supervised daily operations and sales functions to maximize revenue, customer satisfaction and employee productivity.
- Scheduled and attended meetings with clients and prospective clients as requested.
- Delegated tasks to existing support team members and used cloud-based tools to help solve complex business issues.
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
Alusur C.A
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime 40%
Education
CPR, AED, And First Aid
MEDIC First Aid International
1450 Westec Drive Eugene, OR11.2021
De-escalation And Safety Management
RJM Strategy Group
Chicago, IL08.2021
Evacuation And Shelter in Place Training
Emergency Preparedness And Action Plan
Creative Werks, Elk Grove, Il07.2021
Diploma - Mechanical Maintenance
Aprende Institute
United States 04.2021
International Cuisine Specialist - International Cuisine
Cuisine Art, CA
Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela08.2016
Maintenance Mechanic Engineering
Universidad Santiago Marino
Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela04.2012
Computer Science Engineering
Universidad Nacional Experimental De Guayana
Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela09.2009
Skills
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Documentation Abilities
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Customer Service
- Production targets
- Training & Development
- Planning and Coordination
- Quality control guidelines
- Process Development
- Production goal tracking
- Continuous improvements
- Machinery operation
- Worksite safety
- Attention to Detail
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Personal References
Ariana Reiff (Front Line Lead/Supervisor at Abbott Laboratories J54) May Contact at 224-3819290
Craig Pierce (Front Line Lead/Supervisor at Abbott Laboratories J54) May contact at 716-9073494
Macson Rondon (Production Improvement Specialist at Creative Werks LLC) May contact at 267-6905872
Victoria Ramirez (Production Process Lead at Creative Werks LLC) May contact at 267-2747876
Eduardo Lopez (Onsite Manager/ Labor Coordinator at Creative Werks LLC) May contact at 224-2394016
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor
Creative Werks LLC
04.2023 - Current
Production Crew Lead/Supervisor of Operations
Abbott Laboratories (By Aerotek Inc.)
03.2022 - 02.2023
On-Site Manager / Labor Coordinator
Creative Werks LLC (By Metro Staff Inc)
12.2020 - 02.2022
Sanitation Assistant Supervisor
Creative Werks LLC (By Metro Staff Inc)
03.2020 - 12.2020
Production Machine Operator
Rana Meal Solutions (By Metro Staff Inc)
07.2017 - 09.2018
Production Manager, Client Services
Alusur, C.A
11.2016 - 05.2017
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
Alusur C.A
01.2016 - 11.2016
CPR, AED, And First Aid
MEDIC First Aid International
De-escalation And Safety Management
RJM Strategy Group
Evacuation And Shelter in Place Training
Emergency Preparedness And Action Plan
Diploma - Mechanical Maintenance
Aprende Institute
International Cuisine Specialist - International Cuisine
Cuisine Art, CA
Maintenance Mechanic Engineering
Universidad Santiago Marino
Computer Science Engineering
Universidad Nacional Experimental De Guayana
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