RICO L. BLAKELY
Lansing,IL
Summary
With a Six Sigma certification and a Class A water certification, this candidate brings a strong foundation in quality management and water treatment expertise. Their commitment to excellence is evident in their track record of successfully implementing process improvement initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance. They are skilled in analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing effective solutions. This candidate is adept at driving operational efficiency and delivering results. With their combination of technical knowledge and problem-solving skills, they are well-equipped to contribute to any organization\'s success in the field of quality management and water treatment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Converter/Batch Operator
Owens Corning
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Responsible for team safety, production, product quality, and material/labor efficiency
- Work closely with operators and maintenance in troubleshooting process problems
- Follow all environmental compliance policies & programs
- Attend and participate in meetings and training
- Complete required daily reports including but not limited to Marsec Level, LEL reporting, Shift status, Converter Operations, Blending Operations, Cutback Production, MSA production, etc
- Perform administrative tasks of data entry, BOL processing, production entry, receiving, and general organization
- Tank Gauging knowledge and ability
- Loading and unloading trucks as needed and ensure proper procedures are followed
Process Technician 2
Cargill Bioindustrial
08.2019 - Current
- Trained new technicians in proper usage of equipment, safety protocols, and company procedures, ensuring a high level of competence across the team.
- Supported an environment of safety through thorough knowledge of regulations, best practices, and consistent communication with team members regarding safe work habits.
- Troubleshot technical issues, implementing solutions to maintain a smooth production process.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures that improved consistency across shifts and reduced training time for new hires.
- Participated in root cause analysis efforts on process-related issues, offering expertise to identify solutions quickly and effectively.
- Administered processes, resolved issues and recommended improvements for all structure methods.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing regular equipment inspections and preventative measures.
- Coordinated with engineering teams during equipment upgrades or installation projects, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing production activities.
- Monitored all objectives and communicated with various teams regarding performance.
- Provided hands-on assistance during emergency situations such as equipment malfunctions or shutdowns while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Improved product quality with strict adherence to standard operating procedures and quality control guidelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement and implement changes for better productivity.
- Assisted in the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques, streamlining operations and reducing waste.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing process parameters and equipment settings.
Assembler/Bill of Material Technician
Freedman Seating
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Read and comprehend blueprints to assemble transit seats
- ERP software certified
- Works closely with engineering drawings to enter data for each part used in production tracking system
- Sort and distribute mail to various departments
- Responsible for gathering files from various departments and retrieving stored files as needed
- Adds new and updates existing blueprints and sop's
- Removes outdated documents as per company file maintenance procedure
Machine Operator/Batch Maker
Mindlance/Zotefoams (staffing agency)
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsible for blending dry material for sterilization using batch records
- Responsible for sampling and P.H testing waste water and making proper adjustments
- Use computer to fill mix tanks
- Unload inbound shipments with forklift (company certified)
- Complete daily paperwork for batch records
- Attention and adherence to all SOPs, safety, quality, and compliance regulations
Machine Operator
Allied Tube and Conduit
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Responsible for the set-up of slitter
- Use Micrometer, Calipers and Tape Measure to Check tolerances: (thickness, width, burr) at start/end of a job
- Read work orders for material and customer requirements
- Pull coils from stock - verify material tag matches work order description
- Set-up slitter over arm arbors to produce requested sizes
- Check tolerances: (thickness, width, burr, camber) at start and end of a job
- Run the material - Visually inspect the material during the run
- Write information on O.D
- Of coil (size, heat, coil or tag number)
- Empty scrap and place in proper container
- Complete all necessary paperwork: Fabrication Work Order, Final Inspection Sheet, Production Sheet, I.D
- Tags
- Package and prepare material for shipping if required
- Responsible for following lockout / tag out procedure for area
- Maintain excellent5S and Housekeeping in area
- Maintain tooling & supplies
Education
Pharmacy Technician Certificate - undefined
Coyne College
05.2011
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Lincoln College
06.2004
Skills
- OVER SIX YEARS of machine operator experience including slitters, levelers, and punch press machines
- Fork lift certified with experience using walk behind, sit, stand and reach, clamp lift trucks
- I am proficient in the use of over head, and remote cranes
- Capable of using RF ID scanners as well as office tools such as Microsoft excel and word
Certification
Six sigma
Class A water treatment certification
Timeline
Process Technician 2
Cargill Bioindustrial
08.2019 - Current
Converter/Batch Operator
Owens Corning
06.2017 - 08.2019
Assembler/Bill of Material Technician
Freedman Seating
01.2016 - 06.2017
Machine Operator/Batch Maker
Mindlance/Zotefoams (staffing agency)
08.2015 - 01.2016
Machine Operator
Allied Tube and Conduit
11.2012 - 04.2014
Pharmacy Technician Certificate - undefined
Coyne College
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Lincoln College
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