Daniel Castillo

832-***-****

Houston, TX

acq0qa@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Highly energetic and self motivated professional with 20 years experience managing and directing the procurement activities in the fabricating and steel industry. Adept in prioritizing work load, finding solutions, negotiating costs, and managing budgets. Works well in a fast-paced work environment with business development experience. Proficient in all aspects of the business growth process, including business analysis, resource allocation, project delivery, sales support and customer relationship building. Professional Experience

Hutcheson Fabricating and Welding, Inc.

Houston, Texas

1998 to 2015

Operations Manager/Partner

Responsible to the day to day management of 20 production line employees and staff.

Coordinated staff and direct reports in all production functions, including scheduling and supply chain management, maintenance, shipping and environmental compliance.

Supervised and directed purchasing functions such as product and service research, vendor selection, price and contract terms negotiation and purchase order completion.

Responsible for sales, production and management in support of $2 million revenue business.

Responsible for overseeing purchases of new equipment, machinery and maintaining repairing, and updating.

Source products and raw materials at quality and cost standards consistent with company business objectives and ensured stock inventory levels were maintained to adequately meet operation needs.

Consolidated and streamlined production, design, inventory management, outsourcing and empowered the workforce.

Coordinated delivery of raw materials, parts, supplies and scheduling of employees to meet deadlines.

Responsible for overseeing and the negotiating of Capital and non Capital equipment purchases.

Worked with foreign clients in secondary markets in Canada, Nigeria, Colombia, Ecuador and

Central America.

Improved attendance and behavior by initiating programs to reduce absenteeism and disciplinary problems.

Instituted Lean Manufacturing techniques and process improvements, in order to streamline work flow.

Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in fitting, welding and fabrication of products, and other work related duties as assigned.

Responsible for identifying and developing new products to compete in emerging markets. Results

Acquired and maintained air quality, welding/cutting, stormwater runoff and spraying/painting permits in compliance with local/state environmental laws and regulations. Streamlining led to manufacturing cycle of 20% time reduction and 25% less scrap waste. Reduced equipment/machinery failure to the least possible occurrences leading to less downtime. Worked with customer AP departments to improve client payment turnaround. Recorded 5+ years without a loss time accident or injury. Improved attendance and absenteeism rates. Developed branding for main product manufactured leading to recognition of quality. Achieved revenue and on-time delivery goals, and improved performance across the factory while leading the organization toward better resolving customer complaints and product quality issues. Hutcheson Fabricating and Welding, Inc.

Houston, Texas

1995-1998

Assistant Manager/Purchasing Agent/Sales

Ensured stock inventory levels were maintained to adequately meet operation needs.

Forecasted and prepared steel orders and estimates up to 100k.

Incorporated Just-in-Time and Lean Manufacturing standards.

Reviewed proposal specifications, drawings and maintained close communication with clients.

Coordinated total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid/project.

Estimated extra work items, supplies and procurement of material.

Prepared complete estimates for short-run and long-run fabricating projects.

Purchased all necessary components and supplies for hydraulic systems, welding processes, and painting projects.

Directly competed against other companies in the local area by identifying new business opportunities. Results

Reduced inventory by 20% and negotiated contracts with suppliers leading to 15% savings in steel purchasing. Built a strong customer base through outside sales, trade publication advertising and referral marketing. Attained a greater share of the local and regional market through marketing and sales. Consolidated vendors from 40 to 30 and received higher tier pricing through bulk and wholesale buying. Gained experience in managing, planning, directing and controlling all aspects of the organization. Education/Training

University of Houston-Downtown Houston, Texas

Bachelor of Business Administration 2009

International Business

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, CAD

Language Skills

English, Spanish

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