Randy Vargas

Results-driven Production Supervisor with progressive experience leading manufacturing teams, improving productivity, and maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and on-time delivery. Skilled in workforce development, process improvement, KPI tracking, scrap reduction, and cross-functional coordination across production environments. Recognized for building accountable teams, streamlining operations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen efficiency and overall performance.

Production Supervisor - Sargent Aerospace & Defense Inc. - Tucson, AZ

(2023-05)

• Established clear production priorities and reinforced quality standards across daily operations.
• Implemented a performance-driven production approach that increased output and reduced safety incidents.
• Managed timekeeping and attendance tracking using UKG.
• Monitored productivity to maintain performance at 75% or higher.
• Led, coached, and developed up to 47 production employees, improving team performance by 60% and supporting productivity goals.
• Addressed CARs and PARs to support corrective actions and process compliance.
• Monitored scrap performance to achieve a monthly target of 5%.
• Updated visual management boards with daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for efficiency, productivity, and scrap cost.
• Partnered with production control across Aerospace, Marine, and bearing value streams to support monthly shipment goals.
• Reviewed and updated JHAs to maintain current safety procedures and compliance requirements.
• Tracked daily safety reports and supported proactive issue resolution.
• Participated in Kaizen events to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Conducted weekly router time studies to identify workflow improvement opportunities.
• Attended daily and weekly production meetings to align schedules, priorities, and performance goals.
• Supported operations as needed in deburring, CNC machining, and assembly.

Production Supervisor - Rain Bird Corp - Tucson, AZ

(2016-03 - 2023-02)

• Supervised a team of 23 production associates and maintained efficient operations to consistently meet deadlines.
• Coordinated with cross-functional departments to ensure smooth product flow and operational efficiency.
• Managed timekeeping using UKG and Kronos.
• Prepared weekly 5S reporting and participated in daily production meetings.
• Scheduled work assignments to meet customer ship dates and production targets.
• Trained direct labor employees in assembly and manufacturing processes for assigned products.
• Supported production operations during staffing shortages to maintain workflow continuity.
• Drove continuous improvement efforts, including Kaizen activities and JHA reviews and updates.
• Developed employee goals and success plans while overseeing daily operations and safety metrics reporting.
• Reviewed electrical assembly drawings to support accurate production execution.

CNC Operator - Parker-Hannifin

(2015-09 - 2016-03)

• Operated 3-axis CNC mills and CNC lathes to produce components to specification.
• Performed machine setup, tool changes, and first article inspections using dial calipers, micrometers, and other calibrated measuring instruments.
• Prepared and staged materials for the next shift to support uninterrupted production.
• Recorded daily production activity and maintained accurate operational documentation.
• Tracked materials and tooling inventory to keep resources accessible and production-ready.
• Followed safety procedures and monitored machine performance to prevent incidents and maintain quality standards.
• Entered machine instructions based on work order requirements and part specifications.
• Produced tight-tolerance components and made operational adjustments as needed to ensure part accuracy.
• Moved completed work to designated staging areas for next-step processing and disposition.
• Loaded and unloaded materials safely and efficiently while supporting machine setup and operation.

Machinist & Fabricator - AE Randles

(2010-08 - 2015-09)

• Welded mild steel and stainless steel components using MIG and TIG welding processes.
• Trained new employees on welding, fabrication, and shop procedures.
• Served as foreman during the final two years of employment prior to shop closure.
• Operated CNC and manual equipment for both initial and final machining operations.
• Reviewed work instructions, sketches, blueprints, and manuals to determine accurate dimensions and tolerances.
• Operated drill presses, lathes, and milling machines to produce required parts.
• Collaborated with engineers and machinists to improve machining methods and production outcomes.
• Mentored new and existing machinists on machining techniques, equipment use, and shop practices.
• Set up machinery, lathes, and grinders to support production requirements.
• Prepared materials for welding by cutting, grinding, and bending edges for proper fit.
• Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

Bachelor of Science - Business Management - University of Phoenix (2023-01)

Bachelor of Science - Leadership and Management - University of Phoenix (2023-11)

Bachelor of Science - Operations Management - University of Phoenix (2025-10)

Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies - Penn Foster College (2020-04)

Certificate - Electrical, Residential, Commercial, and Industrial - Tucson College (2009-08)