JOSE ORTIZ

Boca Raton, FL (*****) ad2vpq@r.postjobfree.com

954-***-**** linkedin.com/in/jose-ortiz-mbagm-11179b16

SENIOR WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Driven operations and warehouse manager and with excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities. Highly organized and initiative-taking with solid understanding of scheduling actions, adjusting processes, and prioritizing issues. Dedicated to efficiency and reliability in dynamic supply chain environments and skilled in sourcing, product specifications, process optimization, logistics management and vendor management. Expertise in partnering with materials management clients to develop and validate complex enterprise materials and logistics systems. Consistently awarded top honors for exceeding corporate goals, managing budgets effectively and recognized by peers for excellent people skills. Able to lead warehouse logistics and inventory control protocols while synchronizing inventories with production schedules, timelines, and specifications. Core competencies include:

Warehouse Operations Site Management Customer Service Production Improvement Reporting

Shipping Operations Supply Chain Logistics Business Operations Continuous Improvement

Distribution Operations Fluency in English & Spanish Advanced Degree

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Alchemy Global Solutions Miramar, Fl.

Operations Manager 1/ 2023 to Present

Responsible for the timely, efficient, and economical processing of a range of products including. cellphones, tablets, consumer electronics, accessories, and wearables. Direct the company’s manufacturing activities including production operations, manufacturing, engineering, materials management, and equipment facilities maintenance to ensure maximum effectiveness is obtained to produce quality products within specified time and budgetary guidelines.

Ensure processing meets or exceeds required delivery schedules.

Ensure leadership is provided in continuous improvement activities to successfully enable scalability while achieving company goals of quality cost and delivery.

Drive process improvement activities on the production floor focused on improving manufacturing processes as well as reducing costs through innovative methodologies and established manufacturing principles such as Lean Six Sigma 5S Single piece flow.

Improve operating margins by developing and executing on metrics through effective measurement and reporting. Responsible for maximizing productivity, achieving KPI targets and respecting on-time delivery.

Develop and improve the full supply chain throughout the production processes.

Perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues throughout the manufacturing operations. Manage project tasks and timelines to ensure successful completion.

Provide leadership and coaching to the manufacturing departments and leads Performance. · Analyze data and improve processes.

Support and guide team leaders · Create new processing standards adhering to existing standards · Review team and individual performance identifying any training needs to HR.

Lead training programs in line with innovative technologies · Ensure Health and Safety guidelines are followed.

ORTHO SENSOR/STRYKER, Dania Beach, FL

Distribution/Warehouse Manager 1/2020 – 1/2023

Ensured all warehouse operations were done to include receiving, pick, pack, shipping, inventory, RMA's, housekeeping, and safety.

Ensured that medical devices were handled according to specifications and were within expiration dates before shipping.

Assigned tasks to employees and ensured tasks were completed in a timely, productive, and quality manner.

EASTERN METAL SUPPLY, Lake Worth, FL

Warehouse Operations Manager 3/2016 – 12/2019

Directed all Plant operations including warehouse, receiving, inventory, productivity, order picking, processing returns, safety, housekeeping, and supply management.

In charge of overseeing the daily operations of a warehouse with 3 shifts and 90 employees.

Ensured maintenance and cared for 20 Raymond's, 2 cherry pickers and 4 forklifts.

Assigned tasks to employees and ensured tasks are completed in a timely, productive, and quality manner.

TELEWORKS INC, Pembroke Pines, FL

Warehouse Operations Manager 1/2013 – 3/2016

Managed all inventory control policies and procedures.

Maintained inventory accuracy, receiving of all products into system, control, and audit vendor issues.

Administered expense budgets for repair and maintenance of equipment and all warehouse building expenses.

Interacted with purchasing department on shipment errors and inventory needs.

Trained all warehouse personnel, hired, and evaluated employees.

Adhered to all safety standards and requirements to ensure a safe and hazard-free workplace.

JANI-KING, Miami, FL

Regional Operations Manager 6/2008 – 11/2012

Upheld overall operations of all franchise-owned accounts, including the setup of a dedicated training program for new franchisees.

Facilitated the startup of new accounts in coordination with franchise owners while monitoring and inspecting all key accounts.

Scrutinized all transferred accounts as well as customer charges as a means of assuring proper and complete account service and customer satisfaction.

Held responsibility for a territory stretching from West Palm Beach to Homestead, FL.

LAGASSE SWEET, Hialeah, FL

Assistant Operations Manager 2/2006 – 6/2008

Assumed responsibility for $15M+ in inventory while utilizing internal auditing protocol and cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.

Consulted with interdepartmental staff members to disseminate material status.

Preserved records of all transactions and adjustments in preparation for SOX audit.

CORPORATE EXPRESS, Miami, FL

Operations Manager 4/2000 – 10/2005

Directed warehousing logistics and distribution operations to ensure the effective loading, unloading, picking and distribution of products.

Observed all established safety and cost standards.

Played a critical role in the planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of daily employee workload.

Trained all employees on the pick-to-voice system and the use of RF systems via WMS.

Synchronized workflow with inventory levels by tracking job progress from initiation to completion.

Interfaced with interdepartmental staff members regarding individual material status.

Orchestrated cycle counts, inventory counts and internal audits.

MAGNIVISION, Pembroke Pines, FL

Assembly Manager 8/1995 – 4/2000

Oversaw the manufacturing of Class 2 medical device reading glasses within a demanding environment.

Held responsibility for two shifts with a total of 138 employees and two supervisors.

Captained responsibility for scheduling, cutting of lenses and printing / bagging finished products.

Ensured the completion of all deadlines and designated departmental budgets.

Credited with implementing Lean manufacturing techniques.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Global Management & Business

University of Phoenix, Cypress Creek, FL

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business & Information Systems

University of Phoenix, Pine Island, FL

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