David Rodriguez **** Brinker Avenue, Ogden, Utah *4404
*************@*****.*** • Work 801-***-**** • Cellular 801-***-****
As a Maintenance Supervisor at Great Salt Lake Minerals, my general responsibilities include
maintenance for three production plants. I seek continuous improvement and to provide leadership in
effective safety and preventative maintenance through employee development, training and skill
enhancement. I have more than 30 years of experience in maintenance in the raw manufacturing
materials industry. I have gained valuable experience in Lean Manufacturing including predictive and
preventative maintenance. In addition, I coordinated and implemented the Six Sigma process in
maintenance and operations for the largest producer of elemental phosphorus in the world. I have
demonstrated outstanding troubleshooting with a proven track record for high levels of quality assurance,
employee safety, cost saving, productivity, and overall operation readiness. At Simplot Grower Solutions
as a Unit manager, I demonstrated the ability to learn easily and apply enhanced technologies and skills. I
acquired and established a reputation for improving facilities above-standard levels, ensuring smooth and
continuous operations in sales, maintenance, safety and production.
Experience
Great Salt Lake Minerals, Ogden, Utah 2010 to Present
Maintenance Supervisor
Ensures department operating instructions and procedures are maintained in compliance with all
company standards and practices.
Trains, implements and develops effective safety practices and procedures.
Oversees and implements Reliable Assessment Management programs such as Predictive,
Preventive and Precision maintenance.
Collaborates with all Maintenance Departments to ensure personnel, equipment and other resources
are utilized to minimize production interruptions and to complete planned and unplanned
maintenance targets. Prioritizes and plans work activities efficiently and effectively.
Strives for continuous improvement on identifying causes of downtime and takes appropriate action to
reduce reoccurrences.
Evaluates employee performance, development and training to provide appropriate feedback and
recommendations for continuous improvement.
Promotes and supports positive company relationships and teamwork and provides recognition to all
GSL employees.
Encourages creativity, accountability and feedback to help improve overall maintenance strategies.
Communicates constructively to maintain relationships, respect and dignity and to
inspire and motivate to perform well.
Simplot Grower Solutions, Aberdeen, Idaho 2005 to 2010
Unit Manager
• Excellent mechanical and design capability with the ability to disassemble, repair, install and make
adjustments to equipment based on vast personal knowledge and manufacturer specifications.
• Develop and maintain lasting relationships with clients, associates, and peers
• Developed and administrates budgets
• Hire, train, schedule, and discipline employees
• Schedule and coordinate down-time for maintenance repair
• Tracking budget while controlling expenses
• Estimating project costs in order to determine net profits
• Utilize innovation and creativity to enhance functionality and operability while remaining in compliance
with cost controls and organizational directives
• Analyzing job sites and writes project work orders for equipment, machine, vehicles, and materials
• Maintaining quality control while ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget
according to company specifications
• Communicated with subcontractors and management regarding scheduling, completion, and
resolutions of problems.
David's stone and masonry, Oakley, Idaho 2001 to 2004
Owner and Operator
• Processed decorative stone to wholesalers and distributors
• Processed claims and make environmental improvement
• Purchased and maintained equipment
• Hired, trained, and disciplined employees
Astaris/FMC, Pocatello, ID 1998 to 2001
Plant Health and Safety Committee Chairman
• Nominated Chairman of plant health and safety
• Advocated safety issues and resolutions
Reviewed and reported safety concerns
• Tracked and reported corrective measures
• Trained and encouraged plant safety policies and procedures among employees
• Leader of implementing "Behavioral Based Safety"
• Participated and conducted accident investigations
• Disciplined employees regarding safety issues
Astaris/FMC, Pocatello, ID 1984 to 1999
Journeyman Millwright/Construction Foreman
• Tracked budgets and controlled expenses.
• Estimated project costs and determined net profits.
• Purchased, analyzed inventory, and oversaw equipment maintenance and repair with an emphasis on
preventive maintenance.
• Negotiated contracts, oversaw subcontractors and labors, invoicing, and billing.
• Analyzed job sites, and wrote project work orders for equipment, machines, vehicles, and materials.
• Insured availability of materials, equipment, manpower, and supplies for each project.
• Maintained quality control and insured project completion on schedule, within budget, and according
to company specifications.
• Communicated with subcontractors and management regarding scheduling, completion, and
resolution of problems.
• Scheduled preplanning meeting
Astaris/FMC, Pocatello, ID 1980 to 1984
Systems operator
• Advanced from furnace tapper to boiler operator, crane operator, phos pump station operator, and
phos pump station leader.
Education
Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho 2004
Bachelor of Science, Human ResourceTraining and Development
GPA: 3.8. Fluent in Spanish
Skills
• OSHA 501, Train the Trainer
• Behavioral Based Safety, Train the Trainer
• Pump repair training
• Nitrogen pump seals repair and replace
• Blueprint reading, machine shop math, welding, and basic electronics
• Microsoft word, Excel, Kronos electronic timekeeping, and Advance
• Contract negotiations
• 40 Hours Hazardous Materials Response Technician
• Scaffolding erectors and dismantling training
Volunteer
Pocatello, ID
Coach
Boys and Girls baseball and basketball
Pocatello, ID
Boy Scout Master/District Advisor
Boy Scout master
Order of the Arrow /Dance and Ceremony Advisor
Pocatello, ID
Coordinator
Pocatello Paint- Fest
Pocatello, ID
Coordinator
United Way Campaign
Pocatello, ID
Elected board member
Grassroots and Employee Benefit Association