Rusty Chehak
Pontiac,IL
Summary
Diligent Supervisor with proven ability to manage and lead teams effectively. Successfully implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and team productivity. Demonstrated strong problem-solving and communication skills to drive team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Small Aftertreatment Supervisor
Caterpillar
03.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Confidential Green
- In charge of a team of 15 working on Kitting then packing out Fuel Def tank units.
- Also, in charge of making sure the Shipping of the Def Tanks and keeping ship rate above 98% each year.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Body Fitter
Rivian
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Fitting every part from the Tailgate to the hoods on R1Ts
- Performed detailed inspections of completed assemblies, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
3rd Supervisor
Caterpillar
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Confidential Green
- Monitoring 12-32 employee's productivity and ensuring that employees understand their duties and delegated tasks
- Confidential Green
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
BIQ
Caterpillar
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: Confidential Green
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
Material Handler
Caterpillar
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Confidential Green
- Washing and then moving parts throughout the caterpillar factory
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
Education
Highschool -
Pontiac Township Highschool
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Material handling
- OSHA workplace safety
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 15-25 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
1st Small Aftertreatment Supervisor
Caterpillar
03.2022 - Current
Body Fitter
Rivian
06.2021 - 02.2022
3rd Supervisor
Caterpillar
07.2018 - 06.2021
BIQ
Caterpillar
08.2017 - 07.2018
Material Handler
Caterpillar
06.2017 - 08.2017
Highschool -
Pontiac Township Highschool
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