ALEX GUTIERREZ
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Project management professional and Marine Corps Veteran with 15+ years of demonstrated success. Expert in strategic planning, process improvement, and operational performance optimization. Skilled in budget analysis, program execution, and employee relations. Proven ability to lead large-scale projects, ensuring timely and within-budget completion while maintaining high-quality standards. Adept at uniting diverse teams towards common objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and navigating complex challenges to achieve measurable results. Articulate communicator and results-driven leader, passionate about leveraging advanced project management methodologies to drive operational efficiency and excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
United States Marine Corps
Oceanside, California
01.2019 - 10.2024
- Provided strategic guidance to senior leadership regarding the Quality Management System (QMS) for the supply group, ensuring alignment with business objectives and adherence to quality standards.
- Developed and implemented policies that improved operational efficiency by 18%, streamlining workflows and enhancing overall organizational effectiveness.
- Managed a team of 10 supervisors, optimizing staffing, training, and project coordination, leading to a 20% boost in team performance and shortened project completion timelines.
- Initiated procurement strategies that promoted fiscal responsibility, resulting in a 12% reduction in equipment and supply costs while enhancing resource allocation.
- Effectively communicated significant organizational changes to senior leadership, enabling timely decision-making and sustaining operational continuity during unforeseen challenges.
- Utilized process improvement methodologies to oversee inspections, reducing operational downtime by 15% and enhancing maintenance process efficiency by 20%.
Manager of Packaging, Distribution and Operations
United States Marine Corps
03.2005 - 12.2018
- Oversaw logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring effective management of procurement, inventory, and distribution processes to support organizational readiness and mission success.
- Revamped supply chain processes, achieving a 20% increase in on-time delivery rates, leading to more efficient shipment deliveries to the local distribution center.
- Managed an annual operating budget of $310K for preservation, packaging, and packing operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and optimizing resource allocation.
- Coordinated over 900 high-priority shipments annually by collaborating with logistics teams, consistently meeting or exceeding shipping timelines.
- Designed and implemented an in-house assembly line for wooden and fiberboard products, eliminating reliance on external vendors and saving over $50K in outsourcing costs.
- Championed a barcode inventory system that reduced redundant purchases by 35%, enhancing asset tracking and minimizing operational waste.
- Supervised a team of 2-20 personnel, overseeing task assignments, performance evaluations, and professional development, resulting in improved team cohesion and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
National University
La Jolla, CA12-2027
Skills
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Communication
- Budget Management
- Risk Assessment
- Leadership
- Inventory Management
- Strategic Planning
Education Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt
- Business Development Professional
- Google Project Management
- Scrum
- Agile
- Production Quality and Management
- Human Resource Management and Leadership
- Security Manager
- Quality Assurance
Technical Competencies
Microsoft Office Suite 365, Mac / Microsoft Windows
Professional Highlights
- Quality Management, Managed a comprehensive organizational audit, achieving zero non-conformances and securing compliance with ISO 9001 standards. This accomplishment enhanced the organization's certification status and increased credibility within the logistics sector.
- Project Coordination, Led a civil affairs team during a challenging deployment, prioritizing personnel well-being while executing core activities. This initiative resulted in zero operational delays and improved coordination with local governments in three regions.
- Inventory Management, Oversaw the preservation and packaging of over 10K assets valued at over $7M, ensuring accurate tracking and timely shipment to various operations. This effort significantly contributed to overall mission success and optimal resource utilization.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - 10.2024
Manager of Packaging, Distribution and Operations
United States Marine Corps
03.2005 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
National University