Strategic Industrial Engineer Operations & Lean Management

Irving Orellana

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Strategic Industrial Engineer Operations Process Optimization Logistics & Quality Improvement

I am a results-driven Industrial Engineer & Operations Specialist with a strong background in process improvement, logistics, and quality management. My expertise lies in analyzing complex systems, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing lean manufacturing principles to enhance operations. With a data-driven approach, I deliver measurable improvements in productivity, cost savings, and operational efficiency.

My leadership style is hands-on, analytical, and collaborative, focusing on cross-functional teamwork to drive sustainable change. I excel in high-paced environments where strategic problem-solving and continuous improvement are critical to success. I leverage data analytics and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance performance and eliminate waste, ensuring optimal resource utilization.

Operations & Process Optimization

Data-Driven Decision Making

Project Management

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Professional Experience

Deckers Outdoor Corporation, Perris, Ca. 2020 - Current

Global Footwear Leader $4.3B Revenue 4,800 Employees Worldwide Presence

Sr. Industrial Engineer, Planning, and CI Manager

Business Process Leader: Build and lead a team of DC Trainers, Jr. I.E., Data Analysts, and Process Improvement Specialists, providing mentorship, guidance, and training to support their professional growth. Establish a continuous process improvement culture across the organization by educating employees in business process management methodologies and tools. Manage the portfolio of business improvement projects to ensure on-time, high-quality, in-budget execution.

Strategy Development: Work closely with department leaders, business process owners, and subject matter experts to develop a comprehensive business process optimization strategy that aligns with the company’s goals.

Current State Analysis and Evaluation: Utilize Voice-of-Customer tools to gather customer requirements, assess the current state, and identify pain points. Map current state business process architecture and identify root cause issues.

Future State Vision: Develop future state processes and design new processes in accordance with best-in-class frameworks.

Process Implementation: Lead the implementation stages of business process improvement initiatives, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and smooth adoption of new processes and technologies.

Performance Metrics Reporting and Continuous Improvement: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of process improvements and provide regular updates on process performance to senior leadership.

Burlington Distribution, Redlands Cal. 2016 - 2020

Burlington Stores $9.7B Revenue 17,000 Employees Over 1,100 Stores Nationwide

Sr. Project Manager, West Coast Expansion

Oversee the planning and implementation of MHE (Material Handling Equipment) warehouse capital expansion projects.

Manage daily project activities and resource planning.

Meet with internal leaders, and external vendors and agencies to communicate construction plans and timelines.

Organize and motivate internal and external project teams to adhere to set timelines and milestones.

Control and monitor budget and manage all vendor invoices for payment.

Provide weekly project status updates to all stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption.

NFI Distribution, Chino, CA 2012 - 2016

$3.9B Revenue 70M+ Sq. Ft. Space North America Operations Logistics & Fulfillment Leader

Regional Industrial Engineer and Process Improvement Manager

Managed 3PL vendor/business partner relationships.

Led continuous improvement (CI) projects by introducing standard work and process improvement tools.

Conducted data management, data mining, data analysis, and process mapping.

Developed business tools using SQL, Excel, Access, and other data sources.

Identified logistics process improvement opportunities and provided system test support and troubleshooting analysis.

Integrate new customers into the network

FedEx Supply Chain / GENCO Distribution, Pittsburgh, PA 2005 - 2012

$1.5B Revenue 11,000+ Employees 35M+ Sq. Ft. Warehouse Space North America Operations

Labor Management System (LMS) Field Implementation Supervisor / Operation Analyst

Implement Labor Management Systems (LMS) and Engineer Labor Standards (ELS).

Collaborate with implementation teams on all LMS and ELS projects.

Deliver Labor Management training and certification to staff.

Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and perform observation audits to ensure compliance with labor standards.

Oversee Engineer Labor Standards, Flow Process, Slotting, Zoning, Planning, Staffing, Budgeting, KPI Development, and Performance Tracking.

Conduct operational observations and time studies to enhance workflow efficiency.

Partner with IT to develop reports and optimize system functionality.

Additional Relevant Experience

Deckers Outdoor Corporation, Perris, Ca. – Sr. Industrial Engineer, Planning, and CI Manager

Deckers is a global leader in footwear with $4.3B in revenue and a presence in markets worldwide. As Sr. Industrial Engineer, Planning, and CI Manager, I lead a team of business process improvement professionals, including DC trainers, junior engineers, and data analysts. I oversee continuous improvement initiatives and develop business process optimization strategies. My responsibilities include managing a portfolio of improvement projects, implementing process changes, and developing performance metrics to track effectiveness. I work cross-functionally to ensure alignment with company goals and smooth adoption of new technologies. One option under Additional Relevant Experience is to provide a Scope Statement to position and differentiate you for the type of role you are targeting. Keep this section to no more than 3 or 4 lines maximum so it’s easily read.

Burlington Distribution, Redlands, Ca. – Sr. Project Manager

Burlington Stores operates over 1,100 stores nationwide, with $9.7B in revenue and 17,000 employees. I was responsible for overseeing material handling equipment (MHE) capital expansion projects in the warehouse. I led project activities, resource planning, and ensured timelines were met by coordinating with internal leaders, external vendors, and agencies. My role involved managing budgets, tracking vendor invoices, and providing project status updates to all stakeholders to minimize disruptions to operations.

NFI Distribution, Chino, Ca. – Regional Industrial Engineer and Process Improvement Manager

NFI Distribution is a logistics and fulfillment leader, with $3.9B in revenue and 70M+ sq. ft. of warehouse space. As Sr. Industrial Engineer, Planning, and CI Manager, I led continuous improvement projects, focusing on logistics process optimization and vendor relationships. My duties included conducting data analysis, process mapping, and integrating new customers into the network. I also developed business tools using SQL, Excel, and Access to support process improvements and troubleshoot system issues.

FedEx Supply Chain / GENCO Distribution, Pittsburgh, PA – Regional Industrial Engineer and Process Improvement Manager

FedEx Supply Chain, with $1.5B in revenue and 11,000+ employees, specializes in logistics and supply chain solutions across North America. As Labor Management System (LMS) Field Implementation Supervisor, I implemented labor management systems and engineered labor standards across multiple sites. I delivered LMS training, developed SOPs, and conducted performance audits to ensure compliance with labor standards. My role also included optimizing workflow, staffing, budgeting, and KPI development, along with collaborating with IT to improve system functionality.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree, Organizational Leadership, Azusa Pacific University (APU)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Purdue University

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