Robert Rodrigues has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing supervision roles. He has a proven track record of reducing costs through continuous improvement initiatives like Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S. His experience spans industries including automotive, plastics, construction, and home building. He has strong leadership, quality assurance, and project management skills.

1. ROBERT RODRIGUES
4 Simmons Blvd, Brampton, Ontario L6V 3V5
Mobile: (416) 803-1246
Email: rob_rod1971@yahoo.ca
CERTIFICATES & TRAINING
Magna Exterion/Plydex 2005-2006
 Six SigmaWhite BeltTraining
 5S & Kaizen Training
 Honda ProblemSolving
 Honda RootCause Analysis
 Mapics/DB InventorySystem
Magna Exterion/Plydex 2005-2006
 Honda IPPTraining
 Team leaderdevelopment
 Kronos,SageX,Infotronics
 ForkliftOperatorCertificate
 InforXA Power-Link
 Qualityassurance andSPC –Magna Exterion/Plydex 2000
 OverheadCrane (40-75 tonne) Certified2006
 St. JohnsAmbulance SafetyOrientedFirstAid,StandardwithHeartSaver 2016
WORK EXPERIENCE
Multy Home LP December 2015 – Present
Woodbridge, Ontario
Production SupervisorExtrusion,Lamination and Packaging
 10 to 30 directreportsdependingonproductionneeds
 Dailyproductionschedulingandreporting
 Aidintrouble shootingExtrusionprocess,Laminationprocess, packagingsystems andauxiliary
equipment
MSB Plastics MFG LTD. ABC Group Nov 2015 – December 2015
Toronto, Ontario
Production SupervisorInjectionMoldingand Assembly
 60+ directreports – traininganddeveloping employees,while overseeingall department
 Daily productionschedulingandreportinginajustintime facility
 Leadingteamfordailyoperationsinmultiple departments:26InjectionMoldingMachines,
rangingfrom1100 to3000 tonne presses
 5S, Layeredprocessaudits,KPIVisual boardsare updated.
RM2 Canada Inc. May 2015 – October 2015
Woodbridge, Ontario
Production SupervisorPultrusionand Fabrication
 30+ directreports –recruiting,traininganddevelopingemployees
 Dailyproduction schedulingandreporting
 Oversee Cycle Time Improvementsandimplementing bestpractices

2. Graham Brothers Construction Ltd. April 2010 – November 2014
Brampton, Ontario
 Gradesman and Layout, TrafficControl,SewerandWatermainInstallations,Concrete and
AsphaltBobcatOperator, H&S Rep
Magna International, Exterion/Plydex
Aurora, Ontario
Production Supervisor November2004 – February 2009
 Leading team for daily operations in multipledepartments: 16 Injection MoldingMachines,rangingfrom
1400 to 4000 tonne presses
 Reduced overtime costs,through better schedulingand planning.Savingsof $320,000
 Product identification,better inventory control,and improved efficiencies throughoutthe production
process.Savings of $152,200
 Packagingsystemredesign, to reduce congestion, handlingdamage, increaseproductivity,and improve
ergonomics and employee safety. Savings of $130,280.
 Revised, wrote, and implemented SOP and business operatingsystems.
 Implemented set-up team to ensure perfect setup and start-ups.Mold, end of arm tools storage,offline
tasks,5S, mapping, and layoutand parts inventory & order catalogue. Decreased cranetravel 15-40%.
 Liaison on the nightshift, for resolvingincomingcustomer issues (GM, Ford, Chrysler,Honda, other
OEM’s) concerningpart quality.
 Work cell layoutredesign,in which the numbers of steps for a molded partto a packed finished product
were reduced. Also ergonomics of cell were taken into accountto prevent repetitive strain injuries,
decreased WSIBclaims.
Manufacturing Lead Quality Assurance Auditor July 2000 – November2004
 Responsiblefor partquality on all programs thatwere designated
 Coach, mentored and trained new Q.A. personnel. Partnered with management to developed new quality
assuranceguidelines and streamlined processes.
 Issueand Sign off all FOS
Production Operator Oct 1998 – June 2000
 Inspectfordefectsandtrimexcessmaterial frompartsandenterproductionandscrap on OIT
 Packing,Rework,Labeling,andHousecleaning
SKILLS SUMMARY
 Demonstrated techniques likeJIT, Kanban,takt time
 ERP transactionsfor daily production operations
 Proficientin MS-Office
 Foster team work, continuous improvement, and innovation within a safe,comfortable and healthy
workplace.
Committee and Team Involvement
 WinningTeams Member 1999 – 2008, Cost Reductions through Continuous Improvements, Six Sigma
Projects,Lean systems, 5S, and Kaizen BlitzProcess

3.  Fairness Committee 2003-2008
 Employee Business Plan Committee 1999/2000, 2002/2003
 HiringPanel 2001 - 2004
 Joint Health and Safety Committee 2000 – 2008
CommunityService
 Brampton Youth Soccer Club
 Head Coach Brampton Blast2000 & 01 Selects
 Head Coach Brampton Warriors 99’s
 Youth Mentoring within the BYSC
 MississaugaWolverines Football Club Coach
 Toronto Raiders Football Club Former player and spokesman to the community
EDUCATION
 CanadianPlasticTechnical Center-2000 - InjectionMoldingOperator&SPC
 HumberCollege 1991-1992 – Civil Engineering&General Arts
 SheridanCollege1990–1991 – BusinessAdministration