Luis Rivera Castellanos

Davie, FL • 787-***-****

ac1vd0@r.postjobfree.com

Dynamic candidate, resourceful and knowledgeable about maintenance business, excellent common sense, highly organized, performance-driven, competent professional, with strong electrical and electronic background, PLC and with experience in different departments, fleet maintenance operations, logistics, transportation, hands-on and versatile leader. Articulate communicator with the ability relate with individuals from all levels, able to conduct business in Spanish and English, in-depth understanding of emerging technologies and commercial applications. Proficient user of word, excel, power point.

Professional Experience

TCI Tires Center

Service Manager – Davie, Fl - At present

Manage the service staff to maximize technician productivity to effectively meet customer requirements, ensure our safety-first culture, and deliver quality service while managing expenses and managing vital company assets including fleet, tools and equipment.

1) Ensuring compliance to all safety standards and policies including strict enforcement of Cardinal Safety Rules

2) Training service professionals and conducting new hire orientations

3) Scheduling/coordinating customer sales and service activities within the center and dispatching road and fleet service calls

4) Verifying customer documentation and information for accurate and timely billing

5) Scheduling of service staff to maximize efficiency and productivity

6) Ensuring company assets (fleet, equipment, tools, inventory, etc.) are secure and properly maintained according to company policy, OSHA, DOT, Tire Industry Association (TIA) and other regulatory agencies

7) Conducting daily safety meetings, monthly facility safety audits, DOT compliance audits, MCSN audits and environmental inspections

8) Assisting with service duties as needed (loading/unloading trailers, storing/pulling of products, tire dismounting/mounting, etc.)

Liberty Tire – (April 2016 – October 2016)

Unit Business Manager - Port St. Lucie, FL

Liberty Tire is the premier provider of tire recycling service in USA by reclaiming more than 33% of nation’s discarded tires annually and transforms more than 140 million tires into raw materials

As a Unit Business Manager I manage team and operation for a 24 –7 – 365 days operational facility. Responsible for the following:

Complying with OSHA regulations and Company Safety Policy

Budget and staffing, hiring as required Training, Disciplinary actions.

Manage personnel, expenses, plant processes and improvement to budget

Process improvement,strategies, techniques and methods to assure improvements

Manage engineering functions related to Process control and Quality material

Successfully produce 1” Mulch feedstock having less than 1” % wire.

” minus car tire feedstock

Safety First (no accidents, no incidents, no OSHA accidents)

Effectively increase production up to 20 tons daily

Created a teamwork culture for success

Receiving and process over 15k pounds of tires daily for process

Develop reliable equipment for heavy use

Created a facility with lean operating strategy and innovative approach

Commercial Metals Corporation – (Feb 2015 – March, 2016)

Shredder Manager - Jacksonville, FL

Managed the activities associated with production and maintaining including, but not limited to production lines and equipment, managing the company asset and personnel, diagnosis and repair of the production equipment, conveyors, bearings, electrical and hydraulic systems ensuring safety and security of the personnel and providing management and direction to shredder staff.

Responsible for administrative duties including parts procurement, inventory management, asset tracking. Managed labor hours and work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.

Oversaw payroll.

Conducted audits daily to ensure all required documentation was accurately completed (including all work orders, breakdowns, preventative maintenance logs, pre/post trip inspections, certifications).

Responsibilities included maintaining associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings; on-going interactions; keeping open communication with associates, monitoring associate morale; submitted and responded to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.

Ensured maximum production quantity and quality by keeping safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems in accordance with policies, goals and objectives.

Annual equipment up-time average 90%

Increased production 75%

Improved employee’s attendance 100%

Improved employee’s performance 80%

Improved efficiency 80%

Schnitzer Steel Company – (2012 – 2015)

Regional Maintenance Manager - Salinas, PR

Responsible for Puerto Rico Maintenance operation that included five locations. Oversaw technician performance and equipment condition including industrial equipment, cranes, loaders, tractors and. trailers.

Accountable for M&R budget, inventory, review and approve repairs and invoices from third party vendors.

Responsible for 1800 KVA generators performance (6 units).

Conceptualization and design of corrective action plan to resolve problems and issues.

Creation and review reports associated with activities, expenses, and other business and program services.

Submission of completed reports to the upper management.

Evaluation of processes to provide effective suggestions to ensure time, labor, and cost reduction

Responsible of planning and implementation of maintenance activities, responsible for the daily schedule.

Establish and maintain communications with other departments and train employees.

Responsible for: Hiring, grievance resolutions, training, disciplinary actions and terminations.

Hostess Brands - (2012)

Regional Fleet Maintenance Manager - Orlando, FL

Ensured that all work activities were performed with attention to the highest standards of quality, safe processes and compliance with all appropriate legal requirements for 24 locations in Central and South Florida Maintenance and Transportation with over 2,000 pieces of equipment.

Maintenance Budget, Inventory, Preventative Maintenance schedule within DOT regulations

Responsible for OSHA and EPA guidelines,

Assist in the investigation of vehicular accidents and personal injuries

Maintain shop organize in compliance with corporate standard. Manage employee scheduling. Plan and monitor PM’s and repairs for remote Facilities and Fleet performance; Tractors, Trailer, Box trucks, Refrigerated Fleet (Carrier, Thermo King, Hyundai).

Interview new candidates, training, disciplinary actions and terminations

Responsible for maintaining a safe, reliable, and cost-efficient fleet operation, proper use of assets, controls costs, third party repairs.

Annual equipment up-time average 92%

Breakdowns reduction in 90%

Preventive Maintenance equipment average 95%

Equipment Reliability and performance 99%

PENSKE TRUCK LEASING – (2011–2012)

Service Maintenance Supervisor - Florida - Orlando, FL

Oversaw shop operation. Primary responsibilities include managing the fleet and customer issues, monitoring/controlling the maintenance costs, and supervising the unionized mechanic workforce.

Direct all maintenance activity with current and prospective customers.

Manage a fleet of vehicles (over 800 units) Tractor, Trailers, Refrigerated Fleet (Carrier & Thermo King).Monitor associates' work levels and review work performance.

Provide developmental direction to associate.

Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.

Investigate accidents and injuries, and prepare reports of findings.

Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.

Compile operational and personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics, and test results.

Develop, implement, and evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.

Counsel associates about work-related issues and assist associates to correct job-skill deficiencies.

Tropical Shipping - (2008 – 2011)

Maintenance Manager and Safety Officer - USVI, St. Croix, St. Bart and Anguilla

Oversaw the Maintenance Department performance to achieve the best availability and reliability of all equipment with the best cost effective operation including Chassis, Mobile cranes, Top Loaders, Reach Stacker, Gantry Crane, Yard tractors, Generators up to 2000KVA, Reefer Fleet (Thermo King & Carrier) & Gen Sets.

Responsible for Safety, Inventory, Preventive Maintenance program.

Approves purchases, Maintenance projects, and third party repairs.

Annual equipment up-time average 99%

Preventive Maintenance equipment average 98%

Equipment Reliability and performance 99%

Four OSHA inspection successful

Ensure completion of projects and institute necessary workflow

Gator Leasing - (2006- 2008)

Service & Maintenance Regional Manager - Orlando, Florida

Responsible for managing the Florida Central region facilities. Main responsibilities, for over 900 pieces of equipment and Refrigerated Fleet (Carrier, Thermo King) include but are not limited to:

Coordinated activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance and preventive maintenance.

Planning and implementation of maintenance activities, department goals as long and short term according with the corporate guidelines and customers needs in order to achieve the optimum reliability of the company assets.

Responsible of the maintenance program preserving the highest maintenance standards, improve operations, minimizing operating cost and optimizing utilization of labor and assets providing technical expertise and solving maintenance problems and improving operations.

Budget compliance and vendor repair, ensuring proper stock and cost control.

Effective decision making in control, guidance, corrective actions as needed.

Horizon Lines - (1998 – 2006)

Maintenance & Yard Supervisor - San Juan, PR

Maintenance Supervisor

Responsible for the daily schedule, establish and maintain communications with other departments and train employees, fleet inventory and local fleet management, stevedores and terminal personal screening.

Monitor and support 29 Union Workers employees in the San Juan terminal in all areas including: Industrial Equipment in San Juan Terminal such as Company Vehicles, Top Loaders, Reach Stackers, Service Trucks, Forklifts, Yard Tractors and Pick-up trucks, Electric and Electronic Equipment, Hydraulic and Pneumatic, chassis & reefers.

Establish and implemented Preventive Maintenance program.

Ordering spare parts to maintain and repair fleet.

Coordinate Training for Top Loaders and Reach Stackers Mechanic.

Overtime reduction 65%

Equipment up-time 94%

Preventive Maintenance average 96%

Yard Supervisor

Supervise yard operations plans through ongoing coordination with other terminal function areas such as Gate Department, Marine, and Maintenance. Supervise tire change lane to ensure service to chassis. Assist street truckers as the cargo is dispatched. Support the marine operation by supervising the discharge and execution of planned positions in yard for cargo.

FEDERAL EXPRESS (FEDEX) - (1989 – 1998) San Juan International Airport

Responsibilities as GSE Lead Technician:

Determines GSE (Tug belt loaders, Tug Tractors, Air start, GPU, FMC, Commanders Loaders, 15,30,60, MDL60) performs inspections, and conducts diagnostic tests. Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, subassemblies, components, parts or systems, such as power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emissions, brakes, steering, and hydraulics. Verify GSE performance by conducting test drives. Maintains vehicle appearance, maintains clean legible vehicle records, making sure all workers are complying with company policies. Coordinate loading and offloading aircraft and warehouse operations to achieve all scheduled operational needs. Track productivity data and implement programs for improvement. Schedule daily truck routes utilizing resources to maximize performance. Monitor performance reports and present productivity concern to upper management Coordinating, planning and conducting activities related to the safe and efficient operation of the terminal in compliance with Federal and State regulations. Good knowledge of Diesel engine operation and troubleshooting, diagnostics electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic. Ability to read and understand repair manuals and instructions.

Education

San Juan Technological College

San Juan P.R

Miguel Such Vocational School

Diesel Mechanic

Certification and Training

IMDG / CFR-49 Transportation of Hazardous Material

29 CFR 1910.120 Hazwoper Training

Emergency Operation Center (EOC) All-Hazards (Texas A&M University system )

Carrier Initiative Training (USA Custom Service Contraband Enforcement Team)

OSHA 7500, 10hrs., 30hrs. (From Atlantic OSHA Ocean Training Center)

Coaching and Teambuilding for Manager

The Seven Habits of Highly effective people

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