Operations/Plant Manager
Resume:
Rick Rodriguez
Independence, MO 64050
321-***-**** ( **************@*****.***
Plant Manager/Operations Manager
Self-motivated manager with strong personal integrity and extensive
concrete knowledge. Team builder driving increased productivity, sales,
safety and quality at every level of operation. Proven leadership skills
directed towards continuous improvement and superior customer service
through continual measurement and employee training. Skilled in customer
relationship management. Fully bilingual English/Spanish.
Professional Experience
CEMEX/RINKER MATERIALS 2009 - 2012
Production Manager/Orlando Pipe (2010 - 2012)
Drove $6.9M annual revenue in management/scheduling of production for fully
automated Master Matic Concrete Pipe, Hawkeye Pipe Plus-Plus, Betondan box
culvert dual station and wet cast of flared ends. Oversee and assist all
deliveries and dispatch of product. Managed 32 permanent employees and 18-
20 temps.
. Selected by ACPA board as showcase plant for their global, annual Pipe
School in 2012.
. Produced 97K annual estimated tonnage with direct reports from QC mgr.,
safety supervisor, maintenance supervisor and 2 production supervisors.
Maintained 95% inventory efficiency in Lean/JIT environment.
. Oversaw safety and quality control with zero lost time accidents and zero
exterior quality deficiencies.
. Completed FDOT high performance products (HPP) - 700+ box culverts for
Cape Canaveral with very tight spec with zero deficiencies/rejects.
. Grew production 40% (from 1 to 3 buildings on 40 acre lot). Managed
supply chain with continued improvement of SAP implementation, logistics,
Lean manufacturing, and procurement; lean inventory management, strategic
planning, process improvement and change management.
. Zero recorded customer complaints for pipe production: communicated and
maintained relationship with sales team to provide productive, efficient,
quality product.
. Managed all production and project deliveries with sales team and
customers, resulting in 98% efficiency in deliveries from start to
completion.
Quality Control Manager/Miami FL (2009-2010)
Managed daily production and quality of pipe and concrete box culverts.
Managed weekly/monthly meetings on QC procedures in compliance with all
ASTM, FDOT, US Army Corps of Engineers specs/requirements and corporate
policies. Managed all quality inspections, testing and certification of
received goods. Oversaw any on site issues throughout Central and South FL.
Promoted to company's premier plant.
. Implemented new Quality Assurance Index (QAI) program for production
issues. Organized all files and testing equipment. Developed all tracking
tools for all manufacturing positions in plant.
. Improved overall quality with QAI dropping below 5% cull rate from ~ 15%.
. Improved on site job delivery times 20%; ensured prompt response to
customer needs; coordinated daily deliveries with dispatch.
. Decreased loading times 50% by reorganizing yard and preloading trucks.
. Conducted DOT and in house audits on all quality & safety issues.
Collaborated with production team to implement all safety stands downs,
weekly/monthly safety meetings. Implemented Zero for Life processes.
. As certified first aid, forklift, front end loader trainer, conducted
safety training for Miami & other FL plants.
FLORIDA ROCK INDUSTRIES, Orlando, FL
2001 - 2009
General Manager / Plant Manager (2005 - 2009)
Managed operations and $9.4M sales for 4 plants in Central FL region.
Included block delivery, precast, prestress, yard operations, overseeing
precast rebar fabrication facility. Managed 120 staff; direct hire, fire,
training of all employees including plant managers, drivers, yard and
maintenance personnel in compliance with state and company policy.
. Annual production of regular block 3.822M, 946 K in architectural block,
precast/prestress U-lentil.
. Met 92% of all corporate production and quality targets.
. Maintained accident free, no lost time work zone for 5 years earning
several awards.
. Responsible for all purchasing of all production, repair and office
materials.
. Assisted QC department in various mix designs and their usage in
marketplace.
. Assisted 3 other plants in Central FL region in their product and
inventory needs.
Technical Sales (2001 - 2005)
Sold architectural block, precast, prestress, standard block, rebar and
building materials for commercial, residential and industrial accounts
throughout FL. Set pricing and sales goals. Communicated with clients to
follow projects through completion while actively increasing market share.
. Maintained active backlog of $1M+ per month 2001-2003 with increased
sales and backlog of $3M+ a month 2003-2005.
. Increased market penetration through seminars and technical presentations
to architects and engineers for specification of company products for
commercial, residential and FDOT projects.
. Developed marketing strategies for new products and encouraged package
deal concept involving all company products.
. Salesman of the Year 2002.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
ADVANCED SITE AND PAVING, Longwood, FL - Project Coordinator/Manager -
Coordinated all projects, crews, materials to job site superintendents for
major projects such as rebuilding Jacksonville Stadium, construction of
AT&T HQ (Lake Mary, FL), building new Walmart Superstores, historic rehab
of City of Sarasota-City Scape. Permitting, inspections, machinery.
Coordinated all deliveries for all projects in FL.
R & R CONSTRUCTION, Isabela, Puerto Rico - Owner/Operator - Founded &
managed full service commercial & residential construction co. Projects
included Holiday Inn, Plaza Colon. Sold the business; still in operation.
FLORIDA MINING AND MATERIALS, Orlando, FL - Management Training Program - 5-
yr. apprenticeship, then ran 2 block plants.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Air Traffic Controller, 3 years, Honorable
Discharge
Education / Professional Development / Certification
Bachelor in Science Biology, Universidad Interamericana, Aguadilla, P.R.
Associate in Science, Ramirez College, San Juan, P.R.
University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, MO - continued education
Florida Q.C. Technician Level 1 & 2 Certified Exp. October 22, 2014
Certifications in Masonry & Architectural Block
Management Training Program Florida Mining and Materials
Management and Marketing Training Program Florida Rock Industries
Rinker Materials Legacy Management training SAP, Kronos
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