Gerardo Rangel
Danville,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Forming Operater
PepsiCo
Danville, IL
08.2000 - 06.2024
- Operated and monitored various forming machinery, ensuring proper operation and quality of granola bars.
- Monitored machine performance and adjusted settings as necessary to maintain quality standards.
- Inspected finished product for defects or discrepancies according to established criteria.
- Trained other operators on how to use the forming machinery effectively.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow between departments.
- Responded quickly to production problems in order to minimize downtime.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
- Adjusted and corrected machine installation to reduce thicknesses, reshape products and eliminate potential defects.
- Operated rolling and remilling machines to flatten, temper, form granola bars to reduce waste.
Production Supervisor
Freight Car Services
Danville, IL
01.1994 - 08.2000
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Education
Criminal Justice
Danville Area Community College
Danville, ILSkills
- Quality Control
- Equipment Operation
- Basic Math
- Machinery Operation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
- Power and hand tools
- Strong Work Ethic
- Computer Skills
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Process Forming Operater
PepsiCo
08.2000 - 06.2024
Production Supervisor
Freight Car Services
01.1994 - 08.2000
Criminal Justice
Danville Area Community College
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