LUIS A. LOZADA
Urb. Santa Clara
Calle. Palmas Real S-34
Guaynabo, P.R. 00969
E-mail: *************@*******.***
CAREER PROFILE
Industrial Engineer with solid professional experience in areas such as
Distribution, Traffic, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, among
others. Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, JD Edwards, Statistical Process
Control, Deming's and Crosby philosophies. Computer literate: Excel, Words,
PowerPoint, Trackwise, Factory Works, World Writer among others.
Knowledgeable in regulations, such as: DOT, Hazardous Materials (Hazmat),
FDA, CGMP's, OSHA, IATA. ISO 9000 and 14001. Bilingual (Spanish and
English).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Medtronic, Puerto Rico February 2011- June 2013
Juncos, PR
DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR
. Responsible of receiving, dispatching, and support shipping activities to
Distribution Centers.
. Assured operations were in compliance with CGMP's, OSHA, DOT, DEA ISO and
other regulations.
. Responsible for security and accuracy of inventories.
. Assist in the departmental operational and capital expenditures budget
preparation.
. Evaluated, selected, and purchased warehouse equipment.
MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR September 2009- February 2011
. Administer and control Reservoir Consumables packaging and product
assembly activities for the third shift.
. Assures compliance with federal and states laws, regulations, procedures
and rules.
. Train personnel in safety, CGMP's, and job skills related to the
department.
. Participate and motivate personnel in the Lean Manufacturing activities.
CEVA Logistics/Ethicon August 2007-February
2009
San Lorenzo, PR
CONTRACT MANAGER
. Responsible of receiving, dispatching, kitting assembly and shipping
activities of Ethicon.
. Assured operations are in compliance with CGMP's, OSHA, DOT, DEA and
other regulations.
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CEVA Logistics/Ethicon (continue) August2007 - February 2009
San Lorenzo, PR
. Responsible for contacting carriers, forwarders and customer brokers in
order to meet Plant needs.
. Responsible for security and accuracy of inventories.
. Keep departmental cost within operational budget.
. Evaluate select warehouse equipment.
. Negotiate contract related issues with Ethicon
. Responsible to coordinate and develop improvement projects to comply with
cost reductions agreements.
Ivax Pharmaceuticals Caribe, BV March 2005- February
2007
Cidra, PR
SENIOR WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
. Responsible of dispatching, and shipping activities to Ivax Distribution
Centers.
. Assured operations were in compliance with CGMP's, OSHA, DOT, DEA and
other regulations.
. Responsible for security and accuracy of inventories.
. Assisted in the departmental operational and capital expenditures budget
preparation.
. Negotiated forklift trucks maintenance contract and others warehouse
supplies cost.
. Evaluated, selected, and purchased warehouse equipment.
Cardinal Health Mfg Services, BV December 2000-
December 2004
Humacao, PR
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
. In charge of receiving, dispatching, shipping activities and distribution
of controlled drugs to Cardinal Distribution Centers.
. Assured operations were in compliance with CGMP's, OSHA, DOT, DEA and
other regulations.
. Responsible for security and accuracy of inventories.
. Assisted in the departmental operational and capital expenditures budget
preparation.
. Negotiated forklift trucks maintenance contract and others warehouse
supplies cost.
. Evaluated, selected, and purchased warehouse equipment.
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Alcon (Puerto Rico), Inc.
November 1993- December 2000
Humacao, PR
WAREHOUSE MANAGER.
. Assisted in the departmental operational and capital expenditures budget
preparation.
. Supervised Warehouse and Traffic activities.
. Assured operations were in compliance with CGMP's, OSHA, DOT, and other
regulations.
. Responsible for security and accuracy of inventories (cycle counts).
. Assisted in developing departmental budget.
. Developed standard operating procedures (SOP's).
. Worked as ISO 9000 internal auditor.
. Trained personnel in new procedures implementation or regulations.
Syntex, Puerto Rico October 1989-
November 1993
Humacao, PR
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
. Administered Warehouse and Traffic (shipping) activities.
. Developed departmental budget.
. Negotiated tariff with carriers.
. Negotiated forklift trucks maintenance contract, pallets and others
warehouse supplies cost.
. Evaluated, selected, and purchased warehouse equipment.
June 1987 - October 1989
PACKAGING SUPERINTENDENT
. Administered and control packaging activities for the second shift.
. Assured compliance with CGMP's and OSHA regulations.
. Trained personnel in safety, GMP's, and job skills related to the
department.
EDUCATION
BS Industrial Engineering
University of Puerto Rico, Mayag ez Campus