Juan Castillo Jr
Northlake
Summary
Professional leader with deep experience in team management and collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and fostering productive work environment. Strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and motivational leadership. Help with planning such as the relocation of the paint shop from old to new building thus lowering hazardous paint waste, lowering VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), and lowering the travel time from paint room to paint waste area.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Paint Shop Group Leader
Woodward
Niles, IL
03.1988 - Current
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
- Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
- Mentored team members to enhance their skillsets, resulting in higher-quality work and improved job satisfaction.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Group Leader Laser Welding
Woodward
Niles, IL
05.1994 - 05.2001
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
- Established clear goals and expectations for the team, promoting accountability and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
Powder Coating Group Leader
Woodward
Niles, IL
06.1995 - 06.1997
- Oversaw cross-functional collaboration between departments, ensuring smooth workflow and timely task completion.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
- Assisted students with homework issues and helped to incorporate positive study skills.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Education
Roosevelt High School
Chicago, ILNo Degree -
Woodward Seertech
Niles, ILSkills
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Continuous improvement
- Schedule coordination
- Issue resolution
- Motivational skills
- Employee development
- Performance monitoring
- Health and safety procedures
- Complaint handling
- Production tracking
- Teamwork and communication
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Powder Coating Group Leader
Woodward
06.1995 - 06.1997
Group Leader Laser Welding
Woodward
05.1994 - 05.2001
Paint Shop Group Leader
Woodward
03.1988 - Current
Roosevelt High School
No Degree -
Woodward Seertech