GISELA RODRIGUEZ
Seguin,TX
Summary
Manufacturing professional with a background in production operations, quality control, and team leadership. Led daily work assignments, trained new staff, monitored safety compliance, and supported equipment troubleshooting to help reduce downtime and keep production moving.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Caterpillar
Seguin, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Led team members, guiding them to complete tasks on time and maintain high-quality standards
- Led Caterpillar team operations and assigned daily work
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Trained team members on work methods and equipment use
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Monitored safety compliance with Caterpillar standards, ensuring a safe work environment
- Coordinated shift handoffs and communicated production priorities
- Assessed quality of completed work tasks, correcting process errors to meet standards
- Addressed and resolved concerns raised by team members and reinforced workplace expectations
Production Technician 3
Caterpillar
Seguin, Texas
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Operated Caterpillar production equipment following safety and quality standards.
- Followed Caterpillar work instructions for component assembly tasks.
- Assisted in the set-up and operation of production equipment.
- Trained new personnel in operating procedures for various pieces of production equipment.
- Maintained organized work areas to meet Caterpillar plant safety rules.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
- Reported equipment issues to supervisors and maintenance teams.
Production Technician
Caterpillar
Seguin, TX
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Operated production machinery to deliver quality products on schedule.
- Checked finished products for defects or discrepancies before release from the factory floor.
- Used problem-solving skills to resolve production process issues.
- Trained new employees in machinery operation and workplace safety practices.
- Applied lean manufacturing methods such as 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban in daily operations.
- Managed tasks with efficiency during high-pressure situations under pressure, ensuring high accuracy standards.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production goals members to meet daily production goals within budget limits.
- Implemented strategies to minimize waste during production processes.
- Proposed and implemented improvements to enhance quality and support production goals.
- Modeled proper procedure compliance through consistent follow-through on processes and protocols.
Manager
Circle K
Seguin, TX
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, demonstrating excellent multitasking capabilities.
- Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks to departmental employees, enhancing team workflow and accountability.
- Monitored team productivity and performance to support goals.
- Coached and motivated team, driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Trained employees, built their confidence, and helped them adapt more quickly to job roles.
- Offered constructive feedback to team members, boosting overall job performance.
- Resolved conflicts between team members promptly using sound judgment based on company policies.
- Provided support for customers by addressing complaints quickly and efficiently, displaying exceptional customer service skills.
- Managed cash procedures, created schedules within budget, staffed appropriately, and met promotional deadlines to ensure smooth operations.
Education
Associate of Science - General Business
Palo Alto College
TX01-2013
High school diploma -
Nixon-Smiley High School
TX01-2010
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Process Optimization
- Continuous Improvement
- Safety Management
- Machine Setup
- Technical Problem-Solving
- Workflow Coordination
- Team supervision
- Task delegation
- Employee training
- Shift coordination
- Microsoft Office
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Authorized To Work: US
- Visa Status: Authorized To Work: US
Certification
- Forklift
- Electric Pallet Jack
SKILLS
Bilingual (Spanish)
Affiliations
- Career Fair (2026)
Timeline
Team Lead
Caterpillar
09.2025 - Current
Production Technician 3
Caterpillar
12.2024 - 09.2025
Production Technician
Caterpillar
01.2022 - 12.2024
Manager
Circle K
01.2016 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - General Business
Palo Alto College
High school diploma -
Nixon-Smiley High School