Mark Deguzman
North Aurora,IL
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Compounder
Dober Chemical
Woodridge, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment by following strict safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Streamlined inventory management by implementing an efficient tracking system for raw materials and finished products.
- Collaborated with other team members to troubleshoot issues, resulting in faster problem resolution and minimal downtime.
- Prioritized tasks effectively to manage multiple projects simultaneously, resulting in increased workflow efficiency for the entire team.
- Played a key role in achieving company goals by consistently meeting or exceeding production targets.
- Reduced waste and saved resources by optimizing raw material usage during the compounding process.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent documentation of all activities related to the compounding process.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper compounding techniques, fostering a knowledgeable workforce for improved performance.
Chemical Blender
Bell Fragrance
Northlake, IL
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Ensured safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines during chemical operations.
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues and restored optimum function to maintain production speed and meet quality goals.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Documented all work activities accurately, providing valuable data for future reference and analysis purposes.
- Accurately measured and blended materials according to specifications.
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
- Calibrated chemical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Mill Operator/ Chemical Batch Maker
Hentzen Coatings
Batavia, IL
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Accurately follow batch ticket instructions to make specific product
- Assemble accurate measurements of ingredients through use of scales and gather other equipment and ingredients as needed to make specific batch
- Complete proper documentation (such as batch tickets) correctly and accurately
- Enter data into computer
- Operates mixing and milling equipment to process batches
- Conducts color and quality control testing and adjusts as required
- Operates pumps to fill product
- Inspect materials and finished goods for quality assurance
- Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations
- Under supervision and with proper PPE, the employee will be required to handle hazardous materials
- Clean up and properly store equipment used
- Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures
- Cleans production vessels as required
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Production Supervisor
Suncast Corporation
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed team of 60+ employees in production
- Supervised operations on approximately 30 machines
- Ensured injection molding machine operators had materials and tools they needed for operations
- Communicated frequently with material handlers and production leads
- Managed inventory of materials and finished goods
- Organized team inventory counts
- Ensured production and warehouse areas were clean and organized
Batch Plant Operator
Mapei Corporation Inc
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
Lead Dockman
Focus Logistics
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepared detailed reports on updates to project specifications, progress, identified conflicts and team activities
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets
- Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date
- Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements
- Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects
- Developed monthly and daily production output plans to deliver on customer service and financial metrics
Tank Washer
A&R Logistics
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Operated high-pressure wand and water hose to wash transportation equipment exterior
- Maintained incident-free work zones wearing personal protective equipment adhering to fall protection program and confined spaces guidelines
- Completed work tickets according to compliance regulations
- Complied with state and federal agencies for attendance to safety meetings and training
- Acquired raw material and organized clean function work area
- Determined specified chemicals to replenish processing stations
- Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime
- Painted engine components and related parts by using spray gun or aerosol can and masking material
- Used cleaning, protective, and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles
- Applied dyes and reconditioning chemicals to vinyl tops of vehicles to restore color and condition
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds to clean interior and exterior of vehicle
- Interacted face-to-face with customers to understand vehicle detailing needs and deliver quality satisfaction
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices
- Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums, and other equipment to meet service expectations
Education
GED -
West Aurora High School
01.2008
Skills
- Chemical Safety Procedures
- Critical Thinking Capacity
- Organizational abilities
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- Batch Production Management
- Interpersonal Competence
- Raw material evaluation
- Computer Software Familiarity
- Hazardous chemicals
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Precision measuring
- Stress Tolerance
- Business process improvement
- Quality assurance standards
- Production Planning
- Air Compressors
- Production tracking
- Root Cause Analysis
- Operation Monitoring
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Lean Manufacturing
- Process Monitoring
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Chemical processing
- Activity logging
- Batch ingredients preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Chemical Compounder
Dober Chemical
06.2024 - Current
Chemical Blender
Bell Fragrance
02.2024 - 05.2024
Mill Operator/ Chemical Batch Maker
Hentzen Coatings
01.2023 - 01.2024
Production Supervisor
Suncast Corporation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Batch Plant Operator
Mapei Corporation Inc
01.2018 - 01.2021
Lead Dockman
Focus Logistics
01.2016 - 01.2018
Tank Washer
A&R Logistics
01.2014 - 01.2016
GED -
West Aurora High School