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Reco Rodriguez

Lafayette,IN

Summary

Efficient Production Specialist with comprehensive knowledge in manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and equipment operation. Brought notable improvements to operational efficiency and product quality in previous roles. Strengths lie in problem-solving abilities, team leadership skills, and deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles. Possess strong commitment towards maintaining safety standards while ensuring production deadlines are met.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Specialist

Antique Candle Co.
Lafayette, IN
09.2023 - 06.2024

I was hired full-time for candle production and cross-trained in shipping and printing labels.

Responsibilities

  • Pouring wax
  • Adjusting oil mix
  • Packing
  • Jar label printing

Production Associate

Subaru of America, Inc
Lafayette, IN
05.2018 - 06.2023

I started as a temp for two years until I was hired full-time on January, 8th 2020. I then became my line's Team Leader for a long period before deciding to step down.

Responsibilities

  • Repair defects on unpainted car frames
  • Located sources of recurring defects
  • Trained co-associates
  • Track quality issues
  • Worked with multiple shops and sections over quality assurance

Skills Used

  • Data analysis
  • Data processing and documentation
  • Mig Welding (in-shop training only)
  • Metal Repair
  • Technical schematic comprehension
  • Quality control
  • Upper management communication/assistance

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Wings Etc. Grill & Pub
Lafayette, IN
01.2018 - 05.2018

Groundskeeper

Titan Management
Lafayette, IN
08.2017 - 10.2017

I was hired by a rental company to maintain their properties' grounds.

Responsibilities

  • Yard Clean up
  • Landscaping

Inspector

Staff Works
Lafayette, IN
11.2016 - 07.2017

Hired to inspect the quality of parts within SIA.

Material Handler

Staff Management SMX
Lafayette, IN
09.2016 - 11.2016

I worked for SMX as a hire for Heartland, where I was placed as a material handler for two production lines.

Responsibilities

  • Restock materials for car door armrests.
  • Track material quantities

Skills Used

  • Time Management
  • Quick Learning
  • Logistics

Inspector/Lead Inspector

ThyssenKrupp
Lafayette, IN
03.2015 - 08.2016

I started working for Staff Works. Then after a few months was hired on by ThyssenKrupp at SIA.

Responsibilities

  • Inspected various vehicle parts for defective units
  • Eventually shifted to Lead Inspector duties and writing standard work
  • Job auditing to ensure all proper steps and procedures were active.

Skills Used

  • Process analytics
  • Process development
  • Quality control
  • Strategic multitasking
  • Data collection and processing

Food Service Worker

Purdue university
Lafayette, IN
08.2014 - 12.2014

Crew Lead

Student Painters Illinois, LLC
West Lafayette, IN
06.2014 - 08.2014

A few weeks in I became a crew lead and was required to haul equipment and ensure co-workers were productive and efficient.

Responsibilities

  • Workload Supervision
  • Estimating material coverage
  • Equipment management

Skills Used

  • Logistics
  • Leadership

Food Service Worker

Purdue university
Lafayette, IN
03.2014 - 05.2014

Responsibilities

I was assigned to a station in which I was required to;

  • Serve food/Minor cooking
  • Post-shift cleaning

Skills Used

  • Teamwork ~ help co-workers when questions or issues arise.
  • Multitasking

Summer Employee

Hanging Rock Christian Assembly
West Lebanon, IN
05.2009 - 09.2009

In the summer of 2008, I volunteered to work at this camp.

Responsibilities

  • General maintenance (repairs, painting, etc.)
  • Kitchen duties
  • Yard work

During the summer of 2009, I was hired by the camp as summer staff.

Responsibilities

  • Cleaning
  • Kitchen work(all three meals)
  • Minor retail/merchandise sales

Skills Used

  • Perseverance in tasks I was given
  • Task Management
  • Time Management

Education

High School Diploma -

Fountain Central High School
Veedersburg, IN
05-2012

Some College (No Degree) - Design Technology

Ivy Tech
Lafayette, IN

Skills

  • Autodesk Inventor
  • AutoCAD (Computer Aided Drafting)
  • Lawn Care
  • Mechanical design
  • Production Management
  • Product Inspection
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Timeline

Production Specialist

Antique Candle Co.
09.2023 - 06.2024

Production Associate

Subaru of America, Inc
05.2018 - 06.2023

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Wings Etc. Grill & Pub
01.2018 - 05.2018

Groundskeeper

Titan Management
08.2017 - 10.2017

Inspector

Staff Works
11.2016 - 07.2017

Material Handler

Staff Management SMX
09.2016 - 11.2016

Inspector/Lead Inspector

ThyssenKrupp
03.2015 - 08.2016

Food Service Worker

Purdue university
08.2014 - 12.2014

Crew Lead

Student Painters Illinois, LLC
06.2014 - 08.2014

Food Service Worker

Purdue university
03.2014 - 05.2014

Summer Employee

Hanging Rock Christian Assembly
05.2009 - 09.2009

High School Diploma -

Fountain Central High School

Some College (No Degree) - Design Technology

Ivy Tech
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