Roderick Godwin
Summary
A safety focused team leader with over 23 years of manufacturing experience who creates value for organizations by helping teams to exceed production standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Leader
Aisin Manufacturing
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives and drive operational improvements.
- Developed and implemented process enhancements, increasing efficiency across multiple departments.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize workflows.
Team Lead
Caterpillar
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Lead a team of 8 team members daily to meet production standards
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and direct leadership
- Completed and maintained accurate and organized records,documents, and reports
- Communicated with other departments and leaders to achieve business goals
Quality Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
05.2008 - 07.2017
- Inspect, analyze, and troubleshoot systems and equipment
- Oversaw maintenance, calibration, and control of inspection, measuring, and testing equipment
- Responsible for Quality Control of all team members
- Worked to improve our quality program leading to Best Practice award during both internal and external audits
- Drove safety and production improvements as a member of the plant optimization team
- Elected to lead a Ergonomics team on projects and assign training for team members
- Responsible for Lockout/Tagout team.
- Received recognition for Corporate Vice President for helping to improve and stabilize a struggling department
Shift Coordinator
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
10.1997 - 05.2008
- Responsible for the flow of 15,00 to 25,000 tires per shift utilizing 40 Force Variation Machines
- Organized, scheduled, and supervised a crew of 10-13 team members on a daily basis
- Assigned as Lead Hand to support Area Supervisor as needed, leading a team of 25-40
- Selected to attend management training courses outside of the plant
- Promoted for a machine operator to shift coordinator after rotating through all positions in the department and being recognized by the quality team
Education
No Degree -
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NCSkills
Team Management
Leadership
Problem solving
Adaptability
Teamwork
Customer Service
Timeline
Group Leader
Aisin Manufacturing
02.2023 - 06.2024
Team Lead
Caterpillar
02.2018 - 03.2021
Quality Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
05.2008 - 07.2017
Shift Coordinator
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
10.1997 - 05.2008
No Degree -
University of North Carolina At Pembroke