Relocation-Ready Executive: 25+ Years in Metals Recycling Management
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Executive Profile
Results-oriented management professional prepared to lead division operations with focus on excellence. Proven expertise in optimizing operational efficiency and driving team success. Collaborative leader with commitment to achieving results and adapting to changing demands, leveraging strategic planning and resource management skills. Seasoned in implementing continuous improvement campaigns, establishing KPI standards 5s and optimizing efficiencies increasing profitability. Experience in continues improvement and lean management. Bilingual in Spanish.
Professional Highlights
• Kaizen, Six Sigma and KPO for Kaiser Aluminum
• Exceptionally knowledgeable in chemistry of metals and recoveries
• Experience in purchasing scrap metal utilizing LME/Comex
• Sustainability / Safety Mentor / Environmental Compliance
• Multimillion-dollar P&L Management
• Increased inventory turns from 1.5 to 3.5 improving cash flow
• Created process for upgrading material adding value by 25%
• Created value streams increasing revenue by $1.3M
• Developed production metrics
• Change Implementation
• Establish KPI’s and Manage MDI
• Operations Management/Revenue Creation
• Developed continuous improvement projects utilizing Kaizen Methodology
• Established 5S programs improving efficiency
• Developed financial and production reporting metrics
• Mentored and coached employees resulting in increased in productivity
Professional Experience
Present Radius Recycling
NON Ferrous Manager / Inside Buyer
• Manage the daily operations of MTB AL / CU chop line, baler, aluminum and steel shred material, shipping and receiving
• Accountable for all incoming material for grading and recoveries of ACSR / IAW and purchase of materials
• Accountability for the P&L, maintenance and management sales of 4 million lbs. of N/F and 12K tons of Ferrous material
• Responsible for the scale house, inspectors and maintenance
• Responsible for all container shipments of exports and domestic loads
• Developed and maintained high quality standards and efficiencies in the manufacturing process
• Increased productivity using Kaizen principles, cell manufacturing, lean principals, 5s and KPI
• Redesign the facility reducing client wait time by 25%
2020 – 2024 LONESTAR PMR,
Catalytic Converter Buyer
• Responsible for securing new business prospects through sourcing and travelling to salvage & recycling yards, to purchase catalytic converters and non-ferrous metals
• Accountable for building long standing customer relationships and establish history of dedication, integrity, loyalty and long standing customer relationships
2016 – 2020 Turbine Alloys
General Manager
• Scrap Metal Processor – Non-Ferrous, Ultra High Purity Metals (IE: Inco, Hast, Waspaloy, Titanium)
• Accountable for the overall safety requirements and operations management for the facility
• Responsible for day to day operations to ensure quality control, quality and storage of incoming product.
• Effectively manage the facility in accordance with all policies and regulatory standards and discretionary limits.
• Develop and maintain practices, procedures, equipment and behaviors in the department to achieve zero OSHA recordable injuries
• Develop standard work procedures and continuous improvement plans inclusive of: kaizen events, MDI/ information centers, counter measure tasking, and crew meetings
2014 – 2016 R Metals
Owner/General Manager
R Metals is a scrap metal recycling and manufacturing company that converts non-ferrous scrap metal into RSI (Recycled Scrap Ingot) in the form of low-profile ingot. Process includes the sorting and cleaning of aluminum scrap metal and then extracting the metal from contaminants to produce a solid aluminum alloyed ingot
• Completed start up and operation of a green site/ Rotary casting facility
• Responsible for planning, organization, directing and coordinating the activities for this facility
• Hired all personnel and trained in safety and production.
• Develop quality standards
• Developed all safety procedures including JSPs, SOPs, and LOTO procedures.
• Developed and maintain procedures for compliance with Maricopa County air quality regulations
2011 – 2014 SA Recycling – SIMS Metal Management
General Manager
• Manage the daily operations of a recycling shredder with MRP downstream
• Manage overall plant operations of 2 facilities with $40+ million annual revenue
• Implemented processes to improve safety, productivity, quality and efficiency of operation using 5S and Six Si Principles
• Design and implement new process technology
• Direct management of 87 union employees and 12 direct reports
• Responsible for distribution of material and maintaining a safe workplace, environmental compliance, training, staffing requirements, recommending capital requirements
2002 – 2010 Pavestone
General Manager
Pavestone Company has manufactured segmental concrete products for the commercial, residential, contractor, industrial and retail consumer, markets since1980
• Accountable for the overall operations management for this two plant paver facility producing 2.1 million sf. /month in
Distribution
• Budgeting/forecasting and profit and Loss for this $30M/year sales facility
• Maintaining and promoting a culture that leads the way in implementation of safety standards
• Provided leadership and support for implementing Lean manufacturing process
2000 – 2002 B&R Metals, Phoenix, AZ
Owner
Supplied aluminum saw chip scrap and converted saw chip ingot to casting facility in the LA market. Types of scrap sold
ranged from 1100, 5000 and 6000 alloyed scrap. Annual sales were $2.5 MM.
1993 – 2000 Kaiser Aluminum
Plant Manager
A leading producer of fabricated aluminum products for aerospace and high strength, general engineering, automotive, and custom industrial applications. Repeatedly acknowledged as "Best in Class" among its global customer base, Kaiser Aluminum's North American fabrication plants typically produce and ship more than 500 million pounds of product annually
• Comprehensive operations management and scrap procurement for 9 million lbs. /month of aluminum billet, extrusions
and distributions sales
• Procurement of all raw material, Budgeting/Forecasting and Profit and Loss for this $100M/year sales facility
• Accountable for management of the Planning, Shipping & Receiving, Casting, Engineering and Maintenance
Departments
• Responsible for hiring, motivating, and training a staff of up to 190 self-directed employees in a union environment
• Worked directly with top company executives on streamlining budget and optimizing shipping procedures
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