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Jorge Rodriguez
Mobile: +45 50328803
Email: rodperjor@gmail.com
LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/rodperjor
Resides: Kapelvej 25B, 1th., 2200 Copenhagen
D.O.B.: 05/02/1981 – SPAIN
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am an accomplished and adaptable Chemical Engineer and MSc in Business Management with 5+ years of
varied engineering experience across multiple sectors. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified and trained as
Black Belt. I am keen to develop these skills in a business environment by working on specific projects
where I can contribute to improvement on a practical level.
Acknowledged as a committed and quality focused manager, able to offer strategic and operationally sound
solutions I am quick to develop strong working relationships at all levels of seniority, both externally and
internally. Adept at motivating teams towards the successful execution of shared objectives, I am able to
drive profit and process efficiencies across all areas of the project life cycle to enable the delivery of projects
and continuous improvement initiatives on time and budget.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
 Carried out the first ever SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) project in Ardagh Group’s
Campegine plant (Italy) achieving a 30% time decrease and yielding savings of 50k€ while
introducing Lean Six Sigma culture
 Delivered a successful project that increased line efficiency yielding savings of 100k€ per year for
Ardagh Group
 Developed a successful method of maximising production line output by 15% resulting in savings of
200k€ per year for SARIA
 Implemented the “Planned and Preventive Maintenance” (PPM) programme, reducing breakdowns
by 30% and achieving 100k€ cost savings per year for SARIA
WORK HISTORY
International Management Engineer 2013 – 2015
Ardagh Group, Aluminium, Glass & Steel Packaging, UK, Italy, Denmark & Germany
4.7 billion (€) group revenue, 19.000 employees, operating in 21 countries
As part of the training program and reporting to the appropriate Plant Manager, I carried out continuous
improvement projects, leading teams of up to 20 people across UK, Italy, Denmark, and Germany that
yielded savings up to 100K€/year. I assisted with the implementation of Lean Six Sigma culture in each of
the four plants I worked in.
Responsibilities:
 Provided statistical analyses of key issues to evaluate plant performance.
 Carried out the first SMED project in the Campegine plant (Italy), introducing Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
philosophy and tools, including training of employees on new operating procedures.
 Achieved Six Sigma Green Belt certification and completed Black Belt training.
 During my time in Germany, my role as Process Optimiser for the plant included: managing KPIs
and liaising with different suppliers, as well as managing optimisation projects.
Assistant Project Manager 2013
TGS, Oil & Energy, London Office
800 million (€) revenue, 1000 employees, operating in Australia, Brazil, Singapore, UK & US
Reporting to the Projects & Engineering Director, I administrated the Engineering Programme, coordinating
up to ten Project Managers, and maintained the Project Management System.
Responsibilities:
 Assisted the Projects & Engineering Director in the delivery of Commercial Projects.
 Collected & reported aggregate project data and maintained the Engineering Programme master
plan.
 Coordinated regular reports and weekly project team meetings.

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Travelling and relocating to London (UK) 2012 – 2013
Including a position as R&D Engineer for Bioctane Ltd (Renewable Energy Company from Jan 2013 to April
2013)
MSc Business Management and Industrial Organisation (Distinction) 2010 – 2012
UNIVERSITY OF SEVILLE, Spain
Modules undertaken: Business Management, Project Management, Operations Research, Supply Chain,
Manufacturing Organisation, Decision Making Tools, Statistics and Reliability.
Operations Manager 2007 – 2010
SARIA, Manufacturing, food processing plant, Spain
1.6 billions (€) group revenue, 6800 employees, with operations in 19 countries
Reporting directly to the Technical Director of the Group in Spain, I was in charge of the Operations &
Maintenance of the facilities and machinery of a food processing plant, leading a team of ten technicians,
managing engineering projects on site as well as contract works.
Responsibilities:
 Part of the management team, contributing to the strategy & planning of new initiatives and
continuous improvement projects.
 Led a team of ten employees, responsible for training, performance and absence management, as
well as coordinating resources to provide 24/7 services to the plant.
 Accountable for writing technical documentation and for overseeing preliminary design criteria for
projects including scope of work, work breakdown structure, and targets using CAD (water facilities,
steam, air, meal, and fat).
 Managed, planned, scheduled, and monitored the maintenance of plant facilities and machinery
using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure the optimisation of
production lines whilst complying with Quality, Safety, and Health.
 Responsible for resource and materials management including monitoring and coordination of
subcontractors´ performance.
Plant Operator 2006 – 2006
Oil refinery owned by REPSOL, Spain
44 billion (€), 27.000 employees, operating in 40 countries
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
MSc Business Management and Industrial Organisation (Distinction) 2010 - 2012
UNIVERSITY OF SEVILLE, Spain
BEng Chemical Engineering (2:1) 2000 - 2007
UNIVERSITY OF SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain
HND Chemical Process Industry (Distinction) 2003 - 2005
INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION A SARDIÑEIRA, Spain
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
 Lean Six Sigma: Advanced knowledge of LSS philosophy, approach and tools, certified on Green
Belt and completed Black Belt training.
 IT and Software – Good knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Project, as well as in CAD,
Hysys, Arena, Visual Paradigm, and Lingo.
 Languages – Fluent English, Spanish (Mother Tongue), Italian (Intermediate), and basic
Portuguese.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 Active sportsman and traveller - played volleyball and beach volleyball in the National League
throughout my school and university years, continuing in the UK, Italy, Denmark, and Germany.
Also, I was actively involved in the set up and organisation of a London based beach volleyball club.
 I have recently collaborated with a children’s volunteering programme in Cambodia.