Rodney Young
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Manager with a proven record of accomplishment in leadership roles. Implements clear guidelines and enforces consistent policies to drive staff satisfaction and achieve important objectives. Highly skilled in relationship-building, multitasking, and decision-making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fiberline Assistant Manager
Tellus Products LLC
Belle Glade, FL
10.2019 - 09.2024
- Ensured full compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Achieved a 48.3% reduction in Caustic use, resulting in cost savings of $578,735.
- Enhanced operational efficiency resulting in a significant increase of the Pulp Mills Yield from 36% to 52%.
- Developed specialized expertise in fiber research and wet end chemistry to enable improved product performance
- Evaluated business performance metrics and anticipated future results for upper management.
- Utilized financial data to create an organized and cohesive budget plan.
- Developed strategies to reduce operating costs without impacting quality.
- Spearheaded the adoption of SQF and GMP standards, resulting in enhanced product quality control.
- Successfully addressed issues from customers that required escalation to higher levels of management.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve business goals in collaboration with management.
- Conducted analysis on survey and feedback data, identifying potential areas for improvement.
- Assisted in the creation of engineering process control narratives.
- Managed maintenance and inventory controls ensuring optimal asset availability.
- Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Standard Operating Conditions (SOC's).
- Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA's) for process improvements
- Led implementation of new processes, equipment and departmental expansion to enhance productivity
- Maintained coordination and communication with multiple departments, resulting in a seamless workflow.
- Contributed to the creation of optimized operational plans, resulting in enhanced efficiency and productivity.
- Supervised a group of 38 employees, including 6 direct reports.
- Guided and supported junior team members with daily responsibilities, projects, and goals.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to minimize disruptions within the team
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication by attending meetings or providing updates.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Conceptualized and executed training modules to enhance workforce productivity by addressing skill gaps.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
Builder/ Installer
Action Hurricane Shutters
Jupiter, FL
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Assisted in budgeting and estimating project costs.
- Managed inventory of construction materials, ensuring availability as needed.
- Constructed quality structures to meet assigned deadlines and budgetary constraints.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment through daily inspections and completion of assigned tasks.
- Complied with quality requirements to meet or exceed production service levels.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing clients' questions and concerns.
- Assessed project progress through site inspections
- Assisted in the demolition and removal of existing structures.
- Established fully-functional systems in new building sites for businesses and homes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Engineering
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL12-2025
Skills
- Operations Management
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Cost Reduction
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Task Delegation
- Employee Scheduling
- Workload Management
- Project management abilities
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Staff Training and Development
- Budgeting and finance
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Schedule oversight
- Quality Assurance and Troubleshooting
- Applied Language, Mathematical, and Reasoning Ability
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
Affiliations
- Hiking, fishing, and sports fanatic
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fiberline Assistant Manager
Tellus Products LLC
10.2019 - 09.2024
Builder/ Installer
Action Hurricane Shutters
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
Bachelor of Science - Applied Engineering
Keiser University
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