ABEL I. BARINAS

• Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
• Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
• Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
• Processed inbound and outbound shipments with high accuracy and efficiency by effectively directing associate teams and managing inventory processes.
• Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and 35-member management team with related direct reports.
• Reviewed daily queue report to confirm all orders were processed within shipping system as scheduled.
• Inspected physical condition of warehouse and equipment and implemented any repairs, improvements or replacements as necessary.

• Coordinates and supervises daily and weekly activities that occur within assigned area of location/operation; provides leadership, motivation, training, and development of workforce
• Lead CPI projects within own operational area and support implementation of new initiatives with cross functional teams
• Direct necessary daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for associates
• Plan, manage, and adjust the daily workload and staffing to minimize unplanned overtime
• Deliver associate orientation, training, performance reviews, and/or development as appropriate
• Oversaw day-to-day operations, including supervising 50-person team to mentor operations activities and boost productivity
• Solved customer concerns and complaints quickly and effectively to drive outstanding customer service rates
• Keep track Shelf life of all the products in Warehouse to comply quality parameters and of storage policies set by the Corporation
• Maintained QA programs
• Supported audits and led teams to fully investigate quality control processes and root out deficiencies.
• Interfaced with sales, operations and functional groups to facilitate order flow and meet processing metrics.
• Reviewed orders for accuracy, errors and omissions to minimize incorrect shipments.

• Responsible for Develop and manage Capital Investment Projects and Facilities Budget and expenses
• Keep equipment in the shipping line and warehouse running at optimal levels
• Responsible for all aspects of daily facility operations and long range facility planning at site
• Establish manage all contractors / Suppliers of facility in order to maintain optimal service and meet the operational needs of the facility
• Provide solutions and services in engineering .(Equipment, Infrastructure Improvement, interior design, space utilization,)
• Lead all projects assigned Capital Investment Facility
• Manage Safety and Environmental Programs of Organization
• Lead the implementation of the conveyors system installation with an investment of 500K
• Implement all Capital Projects on time and cost targeted
• Best Cluster Safety TRC
• Produced safety reports and documents for senior team members
• Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.

• Evaluate processes to apply lean and six sigma tools improvement opportunities and work with business leadership selecting projects to drive improvements that align with branch service/business goals and strategies.
• Assess, evaluate, and identify product quality and order accuracy
• Keep track of the products Shelf life of all the products in Warehouse that comply the quality parameters and of storage policies set by the Corporation.
• Implement methodology 5s in shipping the line, office and warehouse.

Projects Highlights.

• Analyzed (VSM) and optimized District Sales Manager duties identifying none- Value added Tasks.
• Complete redesign of the process of credit notes and returns by making it more transparent and detailed for customers and sales management.

• Responsible of creation of Order Preparation department .  
• Develop Continuous Improvements initiatives to support the workload.
• To manage Budget and maintain control of costs of department.
• Creation of System and Procedures and operations manuals.