Randy Vargas

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.

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