Albert Rodriguez

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Vice President of Operations and Manufacturing @ Pneumatic Conveying Inc. | PNEU-CON
Irvine, CA, US
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Irvine, California, United States, United States
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About Albert Rodriguez

Albert is a Global Manufacturing Expert Executive with a proven track record in building corporate value in operations, outsourcing, engineering, and technology. Well-versed in world-class manufacturing and lean operation techniques, with 25 years of experience in North America, 10 years in Asia, and 4 years in Europe (2 years living in Switzerland), he has developed a reputation as a savvy businessman, strategic thinker, change agent, and “fire fighter”. All of his knowledge and experiences are transferable skills.Most unique is Albert’s ability to utilize change management to advance performance, either in new ventures, reorganization, start-ups, turnaround, or in high-growth companies through a culture of collaboration. A proven ability to manage complex projects from concept through execution utilizing Lean and Six Sigma techniques. Continually advancing through the ranks in a diversity of roles, Albert has enjoyed a dynamic, results-charged career that has propelled him to the position of Vice President. Characterized as a creative and innovative thinker, he takes great pride in his integrity, work ethics, professionalism, and attention to detail. A results oriented strategic executive who can provide significant value in a fast paced environment, Albert’s leadership style is to build consensus and commitment by valuing and empowering his teams.Specialties: My current professional pursuits include identifying and applying world-class processes and training to create a culture obsessed with excellence. • Global Operations Leadership• Strategic Planning and Execution• Operational Excellence and Lean• Growth Initiative Implementation• Quality and Compliance • Team and Talent Development• Reward Results Programs• Supplier Certification Programs

Albert Rodriguez's Current Company Details
Pneumatic Conveying Inc. | PNEU-CON

Pneumatic Conveying Inc. | Pneu-Con

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Vice President of Operations and Manufacturing
Irvine, CA, US
Website:
pneumaticconveyingsolutions.com
Employees:
9
Albert Rodriguez Work Experience Details
  • Pneumatic Conveying Inc. | Pneu-Con
    Vice President Of Operations And Manufacturing
    Pneumatic Conveying Inc. | Pneu-Con
    Irvine, Ca, Us
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  • Pneumatic Conveying Inc. | Pneu-Con
    Vice President Of Operations/Manufacturing
    Pneumatic Conveying Inc. | Pneu-Con Jul 2022 - Present
    Ontario, California, Us
    Pneu-Con can design and engineer any type of bulk material handling system for most applications. We engineer and manufacture pneumatics. Leader in design and manufacturing, fabrication, of high-end silos, loader, and hoppers, mechanical and electrical assembly, stainless 304,316, Aluminum,6061,6063 made to order made in house to meet customer requirements. Brought in as operations and manufacturing expert, as part of a new management team, Hands-on I partnered closely with the CEO, CFO, in positioning and transforming Pneu-Con for a possible exit strategy in 2024.VP/Director of Operations/Manufacturing● Supervise Operations and Manufacturing, increase monthly shipments month after month by 100% in six months.○ Implemented and prioritized monthly revenue shipments morning daily production meeting.○ Overtime down by 60% over last year same time frame, more focus on better planning and more cross training for employees where skilled labor made be required to help support throughput. ○ Double last year 2022 revenue plan, we have started a repeat for 2023 top line and bottom-line growth. ● Responsible for day-to-day operations and production, working closely with the engineering team to develop, design, and get production ready. Working on BOM, s correcting lots of units of measure problems and cost corrections.● Implementing lean manufacturing and flow manufacturing, for continues improvement within the factory.● New factory layout within the first five months into cellular manufacturing, shorter flow distance, material and required equipment at point of use. Focus on no down time and constant work cell flow. ● Implementation of department KPI’s, accountability followed by monthly revenue and margin growth.● Working with top 20 key suppliers on supply chain challenges and risk mitigation, 80/20 rule with top partners.● Started cost saving program to help support bottom line first three months $150K.
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  • Dsa Signage
    Director Of Manufacturing Operations
    Dsa Signage Sep 2021 - Oct 2022
    Rancho Dominguez, California, Us
    DSA Signage Co. DSA Signage, a leading manufacturer of visual display solutions, offers the most extensive selection of illuminated LED light boxes, and digital signage. We have a wide variety of stock products in popular sizes, finishes, and styles. Manufacture custom Light displays 120/220 Volt power if required. A great project company private equity owned; one customer was 80% of their yearly revenues. Director of Operations/Manufacturing● Supervise the Operations and Manufacturing, increasing monthly revenue shipments month over month by 20% manufacturing requires a well-thought-out plan and a systematic approach, set realistic goals with weekly department scheduling.• Build a good team to help implement 5S throughout the factory and streamline production processes, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization. Also improving safety concerns. ● Improved monthly inventories negative variance counts by 60%. By correcting the unit of measure in the product BOMs, tagging all parts correctly, packaging parts on monthly consumption and training employees on cycle counting. Balance inventory levels and trained lead employees. ● Supply chain challenges and risk mitigation, 80/20 rule with top tier suppliers, long term planning set ups with stock and hold programs with fixed pricing. Trained the Sr. buyer on long-term planning and international negotiations with domestic stock with JIT programs that helped us get through 2020 and 2021, very challenging times. ● Main objective building a strong manufacturing team with a can-do attitude, focus on building department leads to help with supporting the day-to-day production, quality and on time delivery.
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  • Intellipower, Inc.
    Vp Of Operations & Manufacturing
    Intellipower, Inc. Aug 2018 - Jul 2021
    Orange, Ca, Us
    Intellipower Inc. Orange 2018 to 2021IntelliPower, Inc., a world class leader in the design and manufacturing of rugged uninterruptible power systems. Delivered around the globe, our solutions are used for military, Aerospace, and industrial and mission-critical Clients. Positioning and transforming Intellipower for its eventual sale to Ametek for $115M. VP of Operations/Manufacturing ● Supervised Operations record year $29M 2018 to $43M 2019 top line growth with double digit EBITA● Double monthly revenues in my first two months and monthly shipment by 60%● Double the field service RMA departments revenues and turnaround times supported by customer visibility ● Improved on time deliveries from a very low 45% to 90% first three months ongoing improvement ● Main objective is to build a strong manufacturing team with a focus on cost, quality and on time deliveries● Implementation of KPI’s, accountability followed by monthly revenue and margin growth. ● Manage 75 technicians and 9 test technicians with four direct reports, buyer, planners, Production, ME. ● Implemented a conforming coating silicon system D6 for all PCBA’s, a 10 to 1 ratio over manual labor, a $480K yearly saving with a three-month ROI pay back.
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  • Wavestream
    Director Of Manufacturing Operations
    Wavestream May 2015 - Aug 2018
    San Dimas, Ca, Us
    Wavestream Corporation, San Dimas, Ca. We design and manufacture Radio Frequency (RF) amplifiers that use solid-state sources to produce high to very-high power at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies at 20w to 80w- 30, 40 and 50 GHz. Wavestream’s family of Ka, Ku, X-band Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Up-converters (BUC) provide systems integrator with field-proven, high performance solutions designed for mobile and fixed defense and broadcast satellite communication systems worldwide. Serving the aerospace and defense, power generation, energy, automotive and commercial electronics industries• Key Focus driving margins up into the double digit high numbers to support bottom line growth.• Implemented and start up Operational excellence and KPI’s (key performance indicators) visibility, accountability and commitment, improving on-time deliveries from 45% to a 70% great team effort. • Supply chain management strategy consolidating supplier base and developing LTA’s (long term agreements), forecasting, and JIT and Kanban programs achieving over $400k in annual PPV savings.• Implemented turnkey solutions on PCBA’s, cable assemblies over $5M in spending and reducing inventories by 800k first Year.• Implemented cellular manufacturing, material at point-of-use, and single piece flow total test integration with a an increase out form 8 units weekly up to 25 units weekly a 68% faster turnaround time. Implemented lean initiatives with clear goals: improving product lead time from 10 to 12 weeks to 4 to 6 week turnaround time.
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  • Vti Instruments Corporation
    Director Of Operations/Manufacturing
    Vti Instruments Corporation Sep 2012 - May 2015
    Irvine, Ca, Us
    VTI Instruments Corporation, a leader in their industry, they deliver precision instrumentation for electronic signal distribution, acquisition, and monitoring, which is used in the world's most demanding test applications. Serving the aerospace and defense, power generation, energy, automotive and commercial electronics industries. VTI Instruments was sold and acquired in 2014 by Ametek, Inc., a $4.6B global manufacturer of electronic instruments)Brought in as operations and manufacturing expert, as part of a new management team, Hand-on I partnered closely with the CEO, CFO, in positioning and transforming VTI Instruments for its eventual sale to Ametek in 2014 for $74M. •Drove margins as a key initiative working close with key suppliers and partners. •Instrumental in leading VTI operational team to the next level, implemented operational excellence and KPI (key performance indicators) visibility, accountability and commitment, improving on-time deliveries from 65% to a 98%. A great team effort. •Implemented lean and six sigma initiatives with clear goals: improving product lead time from 10 to 12 weeks to 4-to-6-week turnaround time. •Supply chain management strategy consolidating supplier base and developing LTA’s (long term agreements), forecasting, JIT and Kanban programs achieving over $1 M + in PPV savings.• Implemented turnkey solutions on PCBA’s and cable assemblies with over $1.1M in spending and $265k+ in savings; reducing inventories by 8%. Implemented cellular manufacturing, material at point-of-use, and single piece flow total test integration with a 46% faster turnaround time.
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  • Airtouch® Communications, Inc
    Vp/Director Of Operations
    Airtouch® Communications, Inc Feb 2012 - Sep 2012
    AirTouch Communications, Inc. develops and markets phone terminals capable of converging traditional landline, cellular, and data services in the United States. AirTouch Inc. currently holds patents for their unique combination of cordless telephone technology and wireless signal amplification, which enable consumers and business to access voice, data, and services over cellular wireless networks.• Responsible for reviewing and implementing purchase orders up to one million dollars in OEM agreements. Implemented finish goods inventory activity report to help control 99% accuracy on 1.2 million dollars.• Transferred logistic warehouse from Texas to California with a 60% monthly savings in operational cost. Work close with new OEM factory to increase quality up 99% on first time production run of 75,000 units.• Responsible for setting up pre-production time lines with engineering team and factory for beta units, responsible for evaluating test fixture NRE’s cost and project charts for pre-production.• Implement flow charts for RMA programs, quality control, and production SMT processes. Implement production forecast, product standard cost, product shipping matrix; also traveled to China and Japan.
  • Idc Design Corp
    Vp/Director Of Operations And Manufacturing
    Idc Design Corp Apr 2009 - Dec 2011
    Invented & developed reverse GPS navigation technology-based applications for consumer goods market and distribution through OEM, license agreements, or big box retail solutions. Over 40,000 devices sold by Audiovox Corporation, to the large retailers: Like Best Buy, Target, Wal-Mart, Military.• Awarded two 2009 innovation awards at the Consumer Electronics CES Show for consumer electronics & in-vehicle products. This is the world’s largest consumer electronics show that features new and innovative products coming to market. IDC won two awards the first time out.• Significant participation in company’s strategic planning process and preparation of departmental budgets and operating plans with all partners, OEM’S and managers. I was responsible for engineering designs and production ready of GPS product to market.
  • Idc Design Corp
    Gm/Operations & Manufacturing
    Idc Design Corp Nov 2008 - Dec 2011
    Lean manufacturing champion and process controls with company goals and objectives being the main focus, improving production output, cost, quality, deliveries and product margins. I have a passion for operational improvements in setting up training programs, production planning, financial reports, key performance indicators reports. I also have strong supplier improvement programs and report cards and cost improvements and outsourcing skills.
  • Scantron
    Vp Of Manufacturing/Operations Data Collection & Survey Services
    Scantron May 1980 - Dec 2008
    Eagan, Mn, Us
    Manufacturing/Operations with 28 year of proven experience. Successful at increasing the company’s earnings, along with building corporate value for a $230 million dollar commercial products manufacturer. Expert at executing lean initiatives, automated manufacturing systems/processes and operational excellence, while enhancing performance, eliminating waste and improving quality, reducing costs, and generating sustainable revenue/EBITD Gains. Solid understanding of international supply chain management. Excellent communicator; focused on production goals and company objectives to meet share holder values.• Directed all aspects of manufacturing operations, fulfillment, and data collection business units that generated 53 million in annual revenues with gross margins of 54%. Main object to increase efficiency lower cost and maintain a 99% delivery rate. Supported by over 120 employees and 6 direct reports, two lab technicians.• Executed a strategic manufacturing consolidation transfer merging our Irvine plant and Eagan plant that played a key role in reversing the corporation’s fortunes, growing CY2008 sales revenues from $125 million (with $28 million in EBITDA) to $230 million in annual revenues (with $63 million in EBITDA) by the end of CY2009.• Introduced cellular manufacturing concepts and QRM, reducing cycle times by 200%. Launched lean manufacturing and demand flow continuous improvements in multiple locations 10 years earlier, an initiative that saved $3 million within the next three years and generated cumulative savings of $8 million.• In the year of 2000 I was give the responsibility of managing the Service Bureau / Data collections Division. They were growing at a singing digital year after year. With the reorganizations and implementing lean and continuous improvement sales revenues increased form 3.5 million to 4.25 million the first year. Within three years sale were up to 6.3 million and processing over 225,000 customer documents.
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  • Scantron
    Director Of Manufacturing U.S. And European Operations
    Scantron Jan 1993 - Dec 2000
    Eagan, Mn, Us
    Promoted as part of the new management team and charged with turning around the manufacturing division into a world class operation. Implemented lean manufacturing procedures and administered plans to improve supplier performance, cost, deliveries and quality with a hands-on attitude. Improved overall product margins and increased production efficiencies. Total sales revenues of 53 million with 538 employees.• Led the design effort, with R&D, for a third generation low cost, single platform LED/CCD scanner of high quality electro-mechanical parts, with all options required by sales and made of lightweight plastic, saving hundreds of thousand dollars.• Tooling outsourced to Singapore suppliers for a savings of 400K; also cutting 2.5 hours on each assembly, saving 335K yearly. Also reduced WIP by 30% using JIT and kanban from suppliers - product gross margin 49%.• Executed a key indicator matrix for all departments and employees to help manage key elements in manufacturing, production, shipping, quality, deliveries, suppliers, employees, inventory-turns, inventory-levels, and margin.
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  • Scantron
    Manufacturing Director / Operations (Switzerland)
    Scantron Jan 1991 - Jan 1993
    Eagan, Mn, Us
    Transferred to Switzerland. Responsible for redesigning and streamlining the total Datascan plant, which was owned by Scantron Corporation. Revenues at 9 million US. Supported by 75 employees, 8 engineers, three directors and orchestrated over 5000 custom electro-mechanical parts.• In 14 months, achieved shipment of new orders to within one week of placement from lead-times of 4 months before. • Inventories reduced down to 1.5 million RAW, WIP, and finished goods from over 3 million, a 50% reduction the first year. • Redesigned the production floor layout and implemented new material flow processes, procedures, and inventory programs.• Implemented a new MRP system and mini IBM 400 with total inventory control and purchasing accountability, retrained employees, and management.
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Albert Rodriguez Skills

Operations Management Operational Streamlining System Improvements Inventory Valuation Lean Manufacturing Kaizen Kanban Cellular Manufacturing Plant Closures Manufacturing Management Plastic Part Design Manufacturing Techniques Lean Initiatives China Sourcing Automotive Aftermarket Electronic Manufacturing Gps Navigation Gps Tracking Consumer Products Process Manufacturing Multi Site Management Spanish Bilingual Training Skills Process Control Team Leadership Training/mentoring Inventor Deliveries Project Planning Eco Entrepreneurial Endeavors International Business Logistics Warehousing Kitting Fulfillment Services Data Services Smt Internationalization Globalization Partnership Building Automation Quality Management Manufacturing Operations Management Plant Layout Logistics Management Reverse Logistics International Logistics Floorplanning

Albert Rodriguez Education Details

  • Villanova University
    Villanova University
    Management And Operations
  • University Of Southern California
    University Of Southern California
    Executive Supply Chain Management Program 2012
  • California State University, Fullerton
    California State University, Fullerton
    Business Operations Lean
  • California State University, Fullerton
    California State University, Fullerton
    Coursework Toward Ba

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