Operations Manager Continuous Improvement

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Operations Manager with over a decade of experience anticipating industry trends and championing sustainability initiatives, driving growth, and enhancing brand reputation. Skilled in project management, customer engagement, and analytical thinking, with a proven record of optimizing distribution processes and implementing data-driven strategies. Enthusiastic about innovative solutions and continuous improvement, aiming to leverage extensive.

SKILLS

Experienced with managing and developing cross-functional teams, from general warehousing to food quality and distribution.

Familiar with lean manufacturing processes. Six Sigma, Kaizen continuous improvement process

LTL and full loads shipments experienced.

Experienced with FDA, BRC, and Kosher food audits.

Experienced with union labor working environment (BCT & Teamsters)

Experienced with OSHA rules, regulations & requirements.

Experienced - DOT Regulations and CHP audits

Familiar with PC DATA and RF systems

Strong Safety background – a strong believer that all injuries can be prevented.

Familiar with WMS

Proficiency in MS Office /Oracle

Bilingual English / Spanish

WORK HISTORY

Operations Manager

Restaurant Technologies (Stockton Ca.) 2018-2025

Food supplier for major hotels and fast-food restaurants 2018-2025.

Anticipated industry trends positing the company for future growth. Champion sustainable practices enhancing brand reputation and attracting eco-conscious customers.

Provide high-quality customer service to resolve delivery quality and billing issues in a timely manner.

Distribution Manager 2015-2018

Decore-ative Specialties (Elk Grove CA) 1 Cabinets and cabinet components manufacturer in the USA

Optimized distribution processes, resulting in significant cost reductions and improved delivery times. Implemented data driven strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Distribution Supervisor 2005- 2015 Bimbo Bakeries (Elk Grove CA)

Led the Distribution Center team optimizing production processes and enhancing efficiency. Implemented cost savings measures, resulting in substantial budget reductions and improved output quality.

Fostered strong team relationships, promoting open communication and cooperative problem solving. Mentored staff, facilitating professional growth and improved performance across departments.

Managed FDA – DOT- CHP, and company internal audits

Led plant’s Safety Team (170 associates) in reducing safety incident records by Implementing informative, motivational activities to instill a Safety attitude among plant associates.

Coordinated quarterly business reviews alongside senior management for the Southern Ca, - Pacific Northwest.

Co-managed international third-party carriers for Incoming products from Mexico to the USA

Warehouse Supervisor 2001-2005

Custom Building Products (Stockton Ca,)

Oversee daily warehousing-inbound /outbound (third party Carriers) operation for three shifts, twenty-seven associates.

EDUCATION

Physical Education /completed 3.5 years out of 4 years - ENEF Morelia Michoacán- Mexico

Civil Engineering / Completed 1 year – Universidad de San Nicolas de Hidalgo - Mexico

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