Ulises Rivas
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Profile
A professional and bilingual Certified Quality Improvement Associate from ASQ with 10 years of experience in Warehouse Distribution Management, Inventory Control, and Quality Inspection and Assurance. Excellent communication skills, strong work ethic and solid problem solving capabilities. Experience in working individually and on a team, demonstrating leadership abilities.
Certifications
Quality Improvement Associate Received 2009
Visual Welding Inspection Received 2009
Pursuing Six Sigma Green Belt
Professional Experience
MCM Oil Tools Inc.
Houston, TX 1/2011-9/2011
Inventory Control Manager
Direct and supervise the activities of stock control clerks and managed the annual physical Inventory of all materials/stocks
Upheld quantity of supplies and monitors shelf life of a particular items based on receipts or invoices for submission to the accounting head
Inspect materials in their storage locations to ensure that the sensitive items are not deteriorated/damage for issuance purposes and verified discrepancies on stock quantities, packaging, and quality
Responsible for receiving requests from the customers and ascertained the availability of material requested and prepare issue documents
Manage replenishment action for items not available for issue from on-hand stock
Schedule and maintain an aggressive surveillance inspection program for items in storage to ensure that all assets are ready for issue
Coordinate with different functional areas, regarding the material needed
TAS, Ltd.
Houston, TX 7/2008-12/2010
Receiving Inspector (Quality Assurance)
Responsible for the visual and dimensional inspection on Quality designated equipment and materials in accordance with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Engineering documentation
In charge of creating traceability system for metal fittings, work processes, and internal database system for receiving and inspection
Prepared nonconformance reports and complete all documentation required as well as entering all MTR information
Identify new processes to successfully create a streamline communication (both documented and verbal) between internal and the external clients
Ensure consistent accuracy of all equipment received and comply with Bill of Materials and Purchase Orders
Verify dimensions on fabricated structures by cross referencing engineering drawings
Miami Dade County Public Schools
Materials & Distribution Specialist
Miami, FL 3/2007 - 6/2008
In charge of filling orders and issues parts from stock as requested by schools and departments; prepares and reviews corresponding documentation
Responsible for transporting goods from storage to delivery area using hand trucks, forklifts and other materials handling equipment; arranges goods on truck to facilitate efficient distribution of goods
Schedule routes and prioritizes the delivery of commodities to assigned schools and departments.
Load trucks using hand trucks and pallet jacks, unloads trucks at designated locations and delivers items to requesting department or office; maintains daily log of items delivered, damaged and/or returned
Drive medium-sized enclosed body trucks to deliver supplies and equipment including: paper goods, cleaning supplies, testing materials, books, computer equipment, furniture, and other related items to MDCPS work locations on assigned route
Conduct routine safety check of vehicle and maintains safety equipment in proper working order
Monitor status of requisitions; researches and resolves problems and discrepancies associated with delivery of requested items
Participate in periodic and annual inventories of parts, equipment and supplies
Aerotek
Barfield Aviation
Receiving Supervisor/Quality Inspector (Contractor) 11/2006 - 3/2007
Miami, FL
Supervising personal in the receiving department and adhering to company policies and procedures
Scanning boxes and separating parts from external repair
Verifying traceability and documentation received through an internal database system
Posting parts into system and inspection of LRU and scanning all documentation onto LH Data Server
AAR Corp.
Final Quality Inspector
Miami, FL 9/2004 - 11/ 2006
Responsible of final inspection of landing gear aircraft parts and avionics equipment for conformity with design specifications and safety standards
Review and administer to technical problems and procedures and make necessary recommendations to rectify problems and/or changes in procedures
Utilized caliper, micrometer, and depth gages among others to properly measure the design specifications by the overhaul manual and to ensure proper final inspection
Obtain the necessary data for timely and proper accomplishment of required FAA, AAR and customer documentation
Collaborated as a Final Inspection Trainer for AAR Malaysia educating on proper FAA requirements
Winn Dixie Market Place
Warehouse Distribution & Receiving Manager
Key Biscayne, FL 6/1997 – 12/2002
Dealt with day-to-day office management duties such as purchase order processing, supplier issues, approving invoices for payment, resolving any delivery/invoice/product related discrepancies/issues with suppliers
In charge for storewide accounting administrative duties such as bookkeeping and payroll
Prepared deposits, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment for company bank deposits
Managed storewide inventory control and performance with over 40 vendors on a daily basis including, but not limited to price negotiation, product/promotional research, and vendor relationship
Handled all aspects of the store’s warehouse operations, inventory control, and product damage control standards
Enforce all policies and procedures regarding proper storage and distribution of products through supervision of vendors as well as adhering to high standards of accountability
In charge of marketing seasonal and monthly promotions from an extended demographical list
Expediting deliveries as required and constant follow-up with suppliers including maintaining supplier files and information in the system.
Responsible for receiving product orders, implementing processing procedures and placing orders with vendors. Also, ensured product sales were accurately recorded, worked with accounting to clear adjustments and processes sales recap reports
Skills:
Fluent and literate in both in English and Spanish
Experienced with ISO 9001 Compliance Standards
Proficient with computer hardware installation
Proficiency in utilizing precise measuring tools
Excellent Interpersonal skills
Multitask Oriented
Work best in team environment
Computer literate in MS Office
Thrive under pressure and able to meet deadlines
Education
Houston Community College
Degree: Associates in Science/Business
Military Training
United States Air Force
Air Force Reserve
Lackland, TX
2004