Mario Rodriguez
Paterson
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Pharmachem Innovations
Totowa
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Planned and developed new operation processes to innovate and stay competitive.
- Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
- Calculated labor and equipment requirements and production specifications using standard formulas to boost sustainability.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Evaluated and assessed personnel to identify potential candidates for promotion.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for each job site.
- Assembled fittings such as elbows, tees and valves into a system.
Operations Supervisor
VITAQUEST Technologies
Paterson
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure efficient workflow.
- Identified areas of improvement and developed strategies to increase efficiency.
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback for improvement.
- Provided support to other departments as needed to meet organizational goals.
- Assisted in the hiring process by conducting interviews and making recommendations for new hires.
Plant Production Supervisor
Ashland Inc
Totowa
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Enforced adherence to established procedures related to manufacturing operations.
- Managed special projects as assigned by senior management.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Supervised the day-to-day operations of the production line, including scheduling and assigning employees.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in accordance with company policies.
- Reviewed work orders and directed set up and adjustments to machines as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, and productivity metrics.
- Conducted regular team meetings to discuss progress on goals, address issues, and provide updates on changes in procedures or policy.
Production Supervisor
Ashland Inc.
Paterson
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- 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.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
Plant Manager
Technical Processing
Paterson
06.2004 - 12.2019
- Developed and implemented successful strategies to optimize production efficiency.
- Identified and resolved operational issues in a timely manner.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed the daily operations of the plant, including scheduling personnel and equipment.
- Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
- Established goals for improving productivity, product quality, safety standards.
- Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, overtime hours worked, inventory levels.
- Performed root cause analysis on any process failures or customer complaints.
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
- Provided work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules and supervised operations to complete work for team of 10.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance on existing and new production equipment and performed routine calibration.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with equipment and programmable logic controller systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
Paterson, NJ06.1992
Skills
- Materials Handling
- Audit Management
- Assembly and Production
- Materials Management
- Inventory Management
- Project Management
- Equipment Operation
- Pipe installation
- Equipment maintenance
- Fixture assembly
- Inventory management
- Power tool use
- Hand tool use
- Measurements
Certification
- Licensed Boiler Operator - 2015 - Present
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Pharmachem Innovations
07.2024 - Current
Operations Supervisor
VITAQUEST Technologies
10.2023 - Current
Plant Production Supervisor
Ashland Inc
05.2023 - 10.2023
Production Supervisor
Ashland Inc.
07.2020 - 05.2023
Plant Manager
Technical Processing
06.2004 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School