Edgar Rosales
River Grove,IL
Summary
Hands-on manufacturing leader with 20+ years of experience in powder coating, fluidized bed coating, assembly, and metal finishing environments. Proven ability to supervise teams, drive daily production, improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and maintain on-time delivery in high-volume operations while ensuring safety and quality standards. Strong background in leading cross-functional teams, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining high-performance shop floor operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Progressive Coating
Chicago, USA
04.2008 - 03.2026
- Managed daily production operations across coating, assembly, and manufacturing lines, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery
- Led and developed teams of 20–100+ employees across multiple shifts and facilities
- Coordinated production schedules, staffing, materials and logistics to meet customer demand and throughput targets
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce scrap, and improve lead times
- Achieved 30% year-over-year revenue growth through operational alignment and performance execution
- Implemented KPI systems to measure and improve productivity, quality performance and decrease downtime and rework events
- Ensured compliance with ISO 9001:2015, EHS, and safety standards
- Applied Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies to improve operational performance
- Troubleshot complex coating issues including delamination, outgassing, oxidation, and plating reflow, improving product quality and consistency
- Partnered with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve production issues and minimize downtime
- Supported employee training, onboarding, and workforce development initiatives
Operations Manager
Enameled Steel
Chicago, USA
11.2002 - 01.2008
- Led shop floor teams to improve safety, production flow, and operational efficiency
- Optimized material flow, scheduling, staffing and logistics to ensure on-time delivery
- Implemented and maintained ISO 9001:2000 quality system
- Led EHS compliance and workplace safety initiatives
- Managed customer relations, ensuring timely quotations and fostering client satisfaction
- Supervised electrostatic and wet paint coating operations, including assembly and silk screening
Formulations Lab Manager
Colors For Plastics
Elk Grove Village, USA
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Managed formulation processes for cost, quality, and manufacturability
- Supervised lab personnel and daily operations supporting production
- Trained technicians on color theory, processing, and lab operations
- Led customer quotations, technical presentations, and application support
- Supported ISO 9001:2000 certification efforts
Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor
Colors For Plastics
Elk Grove Village, USA
10.1997 - 01.2000
- Supervised lab technicians, ensuring quality compliance across all shifts to maintain operational integrity meeting customer requirements
- Led corrective actions and root cause analysis, driving quality improvements that minimized downtime.
- Improved process consistency and overall manufacturing performance
- Facilitated skill development for production teams to enhance their manufacturing techniques and problem-solving abilities to enhance overall process effectiveness.
- Trained production teams on manufacturing techniques and problem-solving
Education
Network & Telecommunications Management -
DeVry University
01-2003
Math & Science - Minor in Accounting
Wilbur Wright College
01-2000
Math & Science -
Lane Technical High School
01-1995
Skills
- Production, Coating & Assembly Supervision
- Team Leadership (20–100 Employees)
- Organizational Leadership & High-Performance Team Development
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- KPI Tracking & Performance Management
- Safety, EHS & OSHA Compliance
- ISO 9001 QMS (SPC, CAPA, FMEA)
- Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma (Green Belt)
- Workflow Optimization & Scheduling
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
- ERP Systems (Plex, SAP, QuickBooks)
- Experience with DFT Gauges, Oven Data Loggers, Gloss Meter, kV meter, Hi-Pot Testers
- MS Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI
- Training & Workforce Development (TWI)Decision Making
Languages
- Spanish
- English, Native
- Spanish, Fluent – Spoken and Written
Timeline
Operations Manager
Progressive Coating
04.2008 - 03.2026
Operations Manager
Enameled Steel
11.2002 - 01.2008
Formulations Lab Manager
Colors For Plastics
01.2000 - 01.2003
Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor
Colors For Plastics
10.1997 - 01.2000
Network & Telecommunications Management -
DeVry University
Math & Science - Minor in Accounting
Wilbur Wright College
Math & Science -
Lane Technical High School