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Rodney Gonzales

Lafayette,IN

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Leader/Line Assembler

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.
Lafayette, IN
08.2007 - Current
  • Facilitated communication between cross-functional teams within the organization.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Helped mitigate and resolve data issues by analyzing situation and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Defect detection, documentation, and implementation of strategies to eliminate inconsistencies.
  • Evaluated employee performance, identified areas of improvement and communicated plans to employees.

Team Leader

Meijer Inc.
Lafayette, IN
12.2009 - 12.2011
  • Oversaw and lead team in maintenance and operation of designated retail departments
  • Tasked with major holiday plan-o-gram modifications and layout preparations.
  • Collaborated with company departments to guarantee cohesive branding and strategic product placement.
  • Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.

Coordinator

Wabash National Corp.
Lafayette, IN
01.2005 - 08.2007
  • Lead coordinator/Assistant to the Supervisor, responsible for the orchestration and tracking of assembly line processes and associates
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Coordinated projects for process improvements and oversaw inventory management.

Lead Technician

Contel Inc.
01.2000 - 12.2004
  • Responsible for the overseeing and installation of high-density communication systems (Tellab's Titan series, ADP, Cisco, etc.) that provided cell service, internet, and potentially entertainment cable services
  • Ran operational tests on systems and equipment to reinforce proper processes and remedy malfunctions.
  • Direct liaison between our contractor and the company hub of installation (Verizon, Qwest, At&t, etc.)
  • Coordinated efforts between installation team and off-site engineers to manage designs, inventory, and defect solutions

Education

Bachelors - Organizational Leadership and Supervision

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12.2023

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Strong work ethic
  • Effective trainer and mentor for associates of all skill levels
  • Effectively uses of Continuous Improvement Tools (Kanban, Lean Six-Sigma)
  • Safety Processes and Procedures
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

  • Group Leader (Subaru of Indiana Automotive)
  • Human Resource Management
  • Industrial Engineering Technology
  • Leadership Series
  • Organizational Leadership

Timeline

Team Leader

Meijer Inc.
12.2009 - 12.2011

Team Leader/Line Assembler

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.
08.2007 - Current

Coordinator

Wabash National Corp.
01.2005 - 08.2007

Lead Technician

Contel Inc.
01.2000 - 12.2004

Bachelors - Organizational Leadership and Supervision

Purdue University

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