DANIEL P. ORTEGA

**** ********* *****, ********, ** · 562-***-****

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LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-p-ortega-1052889b/

SUMMARY

Production Management professional, with expertise in Operations Management, improving line of communication, streamlining operations using 5S Ideology, and improving financial results.

Specialties: Lean Manufacturing, Continues Improvement, Workflow Analysis, Production Line Layout, Quality Control, Inventory Management, Project Leadership, Collective Bargaining Agreements, Budgeting and Profit and Loss.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Was an integral part in helping increase our top line through engaging in Territory Sales for Trulite Houston, to gain new customers, adding more labor to product lines, minimizing product returns through product improvement, quality inspection points at each department and employee incentive procedures.

At the same time, a big focus was put on the Management Team on how to increase the bottom line through cost reduction – minimizing internal remakes, holding Kaizen events which developed better throughput and higher efficiencies, lowering of material costs, intense focus on quality inspection throughout the Production Depts., and working very thoroughly on increasing On Time Delivery. OTD was increased from 64% in July 2021, to 85% in January 2022. Top Line Sales grew from $1.6M in July 2021, to an all time high of $2.62M in June 2022. Bottom Line monthly profit went from $8K in June 2021, to $498K in June 2022.

EXPERIENCE

01/2023 – PRESENT

PRODUCTION MANAGER, Country Pure Foods – houston, tx

Duties include building Production schedules, making sure that production processes stay within budgets and deadlines and reviewing the productivity of the shifts manufacturing equipment. Ensure the safety aspects of the departments machines are functioning at optimum functionality, and that total cleanliness of the work areas and machines are top notch.

07/2021 – 12/2022

OPERATIONS MANAGER, Trulite Glass & Aluminum solutions – houston, tx

Communicates the Trulite strategic vision to the branch management team. Direct branch operations for production, sales, maintenance, quality and shipping and receiving. Has P & L responsibility for branch and ensures that financial goals are met. Implements cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and effective use of labor. Directs and monitors overall plant performance for production and quality standards through branch leadership team. Controls and minimizes labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses. Directs the maintenance of existing plant facilities and equipment, replace, or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary. Provides leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives. Provides direction, development and leadership to plant manager, sales manager and other leadership positions. Directs the appropriate safety conditions to ensure full OSHA compliance and to reduce the incidence of work-related injury to employees. Communicates regularly with senior management and support functions.

10/2020 – 07/2021

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER, Oldcastle building envelope - LOs angeles, ca

Responsible for regulatory compliance, monitoring transportation costs, management of transportation relationships and providing continuous improvement in the efficiency of the freight aspect of the business. Ensure vehicle and equipment fleet are operating safely, effective and economically. Responsible for daily logistical planning for all delivery locations. Ensure drivers are responding to the daily customer service requirements and are operating within established guidelines. Review and research with new and existing transportation vendors, programs to reduce, replace and improve upon transportation costs. Resolve service failure issues, and manage the company's leased vehicles, tractors, trailers, etc.

04/2016 – 09/2020

GENERAL MANAGER, Glasswerks LA, Inc. - southgate, ca

Directs and coordinate plant operations with 16 direct reports. Determines the materials required, works closely with Optimization and Purchasing Dept’s to ensure we get the expected yields. Works out and implements Standard Work procedures for all production operations. Ensures that Stand Work procedures are adhered to. Ensures implementation and adherence to Health and Safety procedures. Sets product quality standards. Monitors quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction. Scheduling, forecasting, financial planning. Confers with department Supervisors to ensure coordination of Purchasing, Production and Shipping. Conducts employee performance review. Attends and leads daily Production meetings.

07/2013 – 04/2016

CNC SHIFT MANAGER, monogram aerospace fasteners – commerce, ca

Supervise/Coach machinists and operators in a fast-Lean Manufacturing environment. Manage the setup and operation of Eubama Mills, Miyano Lathes and Tsugami (Fanuc Controls). Supervise/Coach machinists with measuring equipment such as micrometers, height gages, bore gage and optical comparators. Maintain and sustain good relationship with Union Leaders and Members. In charge of maintaining the highest quality standards for workmanship.

07/2007 – 06/2013

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, cytec engineered materials – Anaheim, CA

Managing of 5 Production departments in the production of composite and adhesive materials to the commercial and military market. Maintaining production time lines, training, Inventory Control, disciplining of employees, and maintaining On Time/In Full delivery. Managed 65 Indirects

05/2005 – 06/2007

GENERAL MANAGER, Malibu Window and Door – El Monte, CA

Responsible for improving efficiency and increasing departmental profits while managing the company’s overall operations. Design strategy and set goals for growth. Control budgets and optimize expenses. Ensure employees are motivated and productive, while ensure a safe environment to work in.

EDUCATION

JUNE 1986

cal state univ. dominguez hills

2 years attended – Business Administration

and Business Accounting 3.7 GPA

SEPT. 2014

employers group

Certificate of Completion – Leadership Development program

CERTICATIONS

OCTOBER 2023

CERTICIATE OF COMPLETION

Learn2Serve Food Safety Management Principles

***References available upon request.

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