Rick
Canales
Contact
Address
La Porte, TX ****1
Phone
***********@*****.***
Skills
Strong
communication
Building and Facility
Management
Logistics
Exceptional customer
service
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Work History
2015-04 -
2024-04
Operations Manager
Tandem, Baytown, TX
● Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
● Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
● Reduced process bottlenecks by training and
coaching employees on practices, procedures, and
performance strategies.
● Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and
services.
● Led successful change initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions during organizational restructuring efforts.
● Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
● Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
● Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
● Demonstrated adaptability in evolving situations by adjusting strategies in real-time as new information became available.
● Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional
relationships and promote respect.
● Monitored and tracked dispatch communication
systems.
● Planned, organized, and managed work of
subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
● Monitored vehicle locations to coordinate timely arrivals.
● Communicated with drivers and personnel to
coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
● Oversaw route and condition of field units to manage daily schedule and maintain organized shifts.
● Managed daily operations within transportation
facility
● Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal
responsibility.
● Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
● Dispatched personnel daily
● Coordinated ships and railroad work with ports
● Coordinated heavy machinery and cranes
● Ordered up barges and operators for material
handlers
● Ordered parts
● Supervised operations staff and kept employees
compliant with company policies and procedures.
● Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
● Championed safety protocols to maintain secure
working environment, reducing workplace accidents
significantly.
● Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal
functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
2005-02 -
2016-02
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Dart Transit Company, Houston, TX
● Enhanced operational efficiency by performing
routine maintenance checks on truck and
equipment.
● Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
● Completed preventive maintenance and
mechanical repairs on vehicles.
● Dropped and hooked trailers and changed
configuration of equipment.
● Completed regular inspections and maintenance
actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
● Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
● Determined for quickest and safest delivery routes by using effective planning and organizational skills.
● Monitored and managed fuel consumption and
expenses for management reporting.
Education
1993 4 Years of College
University of Texas El Paso - El Paso, TX
Certifications
OSHA
MSHA
.