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Richard Rodgers Jr

Cleveland

Summary

Safety & Operations Professional with 10+ years of experience in high-temperature industrial manufacturing environments. Proven track record of maintaining compliance with safety procedures, SOPs, and regulatory standards while supporting production goals. Experienced in safety monitoring, incident prevention, process documentation, and cross-functional coordination. Proficient in Excel-based tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Utility Operator

Howmet Aerospace
Cleveland, OH
10.2016 - Current

• Serve as a safety leader within high-temperature aerospace forging operations, ensuring compliance with plant safety, health, and environmental procedures.

• Monitor operational processes, equipment conditions, and utility systems to identify safety risks, performance gaps, and compliance concerns.

• Collect and analyze operational and utility data using Excel to support regulatory reporting, compliance tracking, and performance improvement initiatives.

• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen operating discipline and hazard prevention

• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams during outages, equipment setups, and process adjustments to ensure safe execution of tasks.

• Promote a proactive safety culture by coaching employees on hazard awareness, proper PPE usage, and safe material handling practices

Supervisor

Swagger coil systems
Cleveland, OH
09.2013 - 12.2016

• Supervised daily production operations while ensuring compliance with company safety policies and environmental standards.

• Conducted regular team reviews to assess performance, identify safety concerns, and address operational risks.

• Utilized data analysis to manage resources effectively and ensure quality control and regulatory compliance goals were consistently achieved.

• Ensured timely completion of compliance-related tasks and reinforced operating discipline across the team.

• Collaborated with cross-functional departments to address safety issues and implement corrective measures.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

John Marshall
Cleveland, OH
06.2010

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Data Subtotals)
  • Vendor Communication & Documentation
  • Process Optimization
  • Team Leadership & Resource Management
  • Systems Tracking & Record Retention
  • Experience with Lockout/Tagout

Courses

  • Dec 2024 - Mar 2025
  • Google data analytics

Timeline

Utility Operator

Howmet Aerospace
10.2016 - Current

Supervisor

Swagger coil systems
09.2013 - 12.2016

High School Diploma - undefined

John Marshall