Emil Rodriguez
St.Joseph,MO
Summary
Production Professional experienced in continuous Improvement regulatory compliance, problem solver , identifying and driving corrective actions, site auditing , optimizing processes and supporting manufacturing operations to meet company objectives and Key Performance Indicators.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement Manager
Daily's Premium Meats
St.Joseph, MO
01.2020 - Current
- Focused on teaching operations staff to use Lean tools (5s, fishbone, 5-whys, PDCA) and become contributors in identifying top-3 issues for resolution.
- Implemented document control SharePoint for developing SOP's, Pre-Flights, and daily monitoring systems to make effective impact to KPI's.
- Developed down-time tracking databases for Operations, focusing on top hitter Pareto analysis to develop corrective action plans.
- Led Kaizen event to eliminate line downtime on Lines providing 18% improvement in OEE.
- Led Structured Communication and Results Board Meetings for real time performance tracking and gap analysis.
- Developed and promoted key stack holders in Company.
- Formalized document control and traceability reporting for recalls to support SQF/BRC/GFSI regulatory requirements.
- Managed Startup Projects to Support Capital Project Roll Outs.
- Create SOPs, forms and standard work for operations; training staff on process controls to create line standardization and process control.
- Developed custom value stream mapping to identify capabilities and VA vs NVA activities.
- Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment.
- Led Pickle Batch Formulation Improvement project to right size pump gains providing savings of $120k.
- Filled vacant positions within plant covering Plant Production Mgr. and Plant Manager.
System Analyst Manager
Daily's Premium Meats
St.Joseph, MO
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Maintained company BOM's and Productions Structures between Plant floor and ERP Systems.
- Led all new product pilot testing to support yields, efficiency, and upcharges for #2 costings.
- Created tracking databases to establish production line baselines and TMax capabilities.
- Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.
- Installed system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
- Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
- Performed routine maintenance of material masters
- Formalized and Led new product start-up approval process
- Conducted time studies to formulate packaging scrap factor standards
- Improved product flow of by-product conversion to finish goods
- Implemented warehouse racking slits for accurate inventory control resulting to improved cycle counting of 98.8%
- Partnered with consultants on SOW's improvements to improve operation processes with CAT²
Team Leader II
Pizza Blends- G.H Guenther & Sons
Kansas City, MO
06.2013 - 09.2016
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Implemented Run Right Tools to improve start-up Efficiencies
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Led SAP training initiative to support company processes.
- Implemented checkweigher programs with upper and lower controls on vertical fill station providing giveaway cost savings of $200K
- Implemented 5S on blending stations to reduce customer complaints and plant write off reducing blend scrap by $175.
- Led successful launch of new printers and equipment startup without any interruption to customer fill rate.
Value Stream Manager
Sara Lee
Kansas City , KS
09.2010 - 06.2013
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Teamed with vendors to engineer a automatic packaging design.
- Optimize slicing yields by evaluating best in class holding times for product formulations
- Led continuous improvements to eliminate waste streams
- Interpreted data to understand KPI's failures and worked with cross-functional teams to remedy root causes.
- Built a work class OEE model in slice operations partnering with Quality to have a first quality pass rate of 99%
Production Supervisor
Sara Lee
St.Joseph, MO
06.2003 - 06.2010
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Led Inventory tracking system to include RFID on all raw materials
- Implemented Slicing Qualification Program to empower and enhance skill sets
- Elected to act as Manufacturing Lead for SAP implementation across 10 Plant roll out.
- Acted as SAP/MES subject matter expert to support department processes
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science
Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO06.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL1992
No Degree - Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Villanova University
Villanova, PA11.2021
Skills
- Excellent Leadership and problem- solving Skills
- Forerunner in leading Production Systems to Achieve best-in-class manufacturing Processes
- Created SOP's and Quality Management Systems
- HACCP Certified
- Trainer-Food Safety Champion
- Implemented 5S Programs
- ERP Subject Matter Expert
- Six Sigma & Lean Champion
- Managed production teams(Union & Non-Union) in Fast Pace environment to support Company KPI's
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Process Improvement Solutions
Affiliations
- Graduate of Kansas City Urban League Leadership Institute
- HACCP Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Manager
Daily's Premium Meats
01.2020 - Current
System Analyst Manager
Daily's Premium Meats
09.2016 - 01.2020
Team Leader II
Pizza Blends- G.H Guenther & Sons
06.2013 - 09.2016
Value Stream Manager
Sara Lee
09.2010 - 06.2013
Production Supervisor
Sara Lee
06.2003 - 06.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science
Missouri Valley College
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Science
University of Central Florida
No Degree - Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Villanova University