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Cruz Guerrero

Corsicana,TX

Summary

Bilingual Facility Operations Manager with comprehensive background in overseeing daily operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and coordinating facility maintenance. Strong leadership skills coupled with ability to optimize team productivity and manage all aspects of facility function. Demonstrated success in reducing operational costs by streamlining processes and implementing cost-effective solutions. Committed to providing high-quality results without compromising standards or safety guidelines. Broad experience includes quality management, safety training, operations, invoicing, planning, and software management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance (General/Industrial)

Greenbrier Rail Services
Corsicana, TX
09.2024 - Current
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts as necessary using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, measuring instruments and other specialized equipment.
  • Operated forklifts and hoists to move heavy objects while adhering to safety regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable safety standards during all maintenance operations.
  • Detected and repaired hazardous conditions or concerns that presented risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Documented and reported maintenance progress and issues to supervisor.
  • Contributed to team meetings and provided suggestions for improving maintenance procedures.
  • Coordinated with contractors and vendors for major repair projects.
  • Ordered parts, supplies and equipment from suppliers or obtained needed items from storage rooms.
  • Used hand and power tools to adjust, connect and disconnect wiring and tubings.
  • Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.

Facility Operations Manager

Greenbrier Rail Services
Cleburne, Texas
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of facility maintenance and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage and efficiency.
  • Oversaw vendor relationships for maintenance and service contracts.
  • Implemented inventory management systems for supplies and equipment.
  • Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety guidelines.
  • Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Developed maintenance schedules to prolong equipment lifespan and reliability.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operational workflows.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Reviewed invoices from suppliers to ensure accuracy prior to payment processing.
  • Conducted regular inspections to identify potential hazards or areas for improvement.
  • Scheduled preventative maintenance tasks for all facility systems on a regular basis.
  • Implemented energy efficient practices such as lighting upgrades or HVAC modifications.
  • Oversaw the ordering of supplies, materials, tools, and equipment as needed.
  • Identified cost-saving strategies for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Supervised the installation, repair, and upkeep of facility equipment and systems.
  • Recruited and mentored new maintenance staff.
  • Managed spending to ensure adherence with budget.

Purchase

Greenbrier Rail Services
Corsicana , TX
08.2020 - Current
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
  • Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
  • Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
  • Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
  • Facilitated streamlined purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of company inventory.
  • Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.

Foreman

Greenbrier Rail Services
02.2022 - 08.2024
  • Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Monitored job site parts and equipment.
  • Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
  • Managed site by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Monitored processes for continuous improvement and implemented changes to promote quicker task completion.
  • Increased productivity by improving employee morale and cross-functional communications.

Human Resources Assistant

Greenbrier Rail Services
Corsicana, TX
08.2020 - 08.2024
  • Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
  • Guided new hires through orientation and on-boarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
  • Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues.
  • Handled sensitive and confidential employee information with complete discretion.
  • Planned corporate events, conventions, meetings and gatherings.

Quality Manager/Designee

Greenbrier Rail Services
Corsicana, TX
08.2019 - 08.2024
  • Trained and developed employees in effort to contribute to overall professional growth.
  • Drafted and developed rework procedures to optimize processes and workflow.
  • Managed team members and QA inspector to ensure adherence to product requirements.
  • Monitored execution of testing activities, directing supervisors, inspectors and floor workers according to testing specifications to gather accurate, useful data.
  • Gathered in-process data collection using Shop Manager & Arkansas Industrial Computing.
  • Gathered data on dimensions and performance characteristics of production items through testing procedures, performing statistical analysis on test results.
  • Identified deviations in finished products from quality standards, isolating causes within production process and devising solutions to increase consistency.
  • Decided which products were defective and which ones were right.
  • Inspected incoming raw materials shipments for compliance with quality standards agreed upon in vendor contracts, reporting discrepancies as necessary.
  • Reviewed standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals to refine production processes or update for conformity to new regulations or policies.
  • Spearheaded studies on gauge repeatability while using GageTrak.
  • Delivered reports on quality control metrics to internal departments for analysis.

Quality Assurance Inspector

Greenbriar Rail Services
Corsicana , TX
06.2018 - 08.2024
  • Conducted routine visual inspections of "finished good" work to uncover issues with compliance and tolerances
  • Recommended corrective actions to minimize rate of product defects
  • Inspected wheel, bearing and axle products and work processes to determine compliance
  • Conducted material inspections of incoming components
  • Completed evaluations by properly using various gauges, tools and equipment
  • Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents
  • Tracked findings and updated computer tracking system with documented assessments
  • Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns
  • Inspected, tested and measured materials, products and installations against specifications
  • Measured product dimensions to assess compliance with specifications
  • Inspected quality of finished products, making minor repairs to meet project expectations
  • Reported repeat issues to supervisors and diagnosed the source

Safety Coordinator

Greenbrier Rail Services
Corsicana, TX
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Assessed workplace compliance with key safety standards and government regulations, initiating remediation processes to correct deficiencies
  • Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials
  • Suspended dangerous activities posing active or potential threat to worker health and safety
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors
  • Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk
  • Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines
  • Audited safety protocols and standard operating procedures to meet conformance targets and set operational parameters
  • Assessed and responded to risks and resolved issues to ensure a safe and productive workplace.
  • Provided line employees, managers and company leaders with detailed information about successful safety plans
  • Performed worksite safety assessments and made actionable recommendations to update procedures, improve environments and optimize worker behaviors
  • Coordinated fire drills on a yearly basis for employees of every work shift
  • Analyzed health and safety data to verify safety program performance, identify areas of concern and recommend improvement plans
  • Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations into plant quality issues
  • Made recommendations to company policies and overall culture to improve worker safety
  • Responded to emergency situations in the most efficient, effective ways possible
  • Investigated safety incidents and drafted reports detailing results
  • Developed company safety plans to reduce safety problems and associated expenses
  • Ensured a safe and productive workplace by promptly resolving and responding to all issues
  • Guided store trainings on safety initiatives, active shooter and emergency management procedures

Education

High School Diploma -

Corsicana High School
Corsicana, TX
05.2004

Skills

  • M1003 Basic Auditor Training
  • 1 year as Greenbrier Rail Services Quality Inspector (Corsicana)
  • Understanding of GII Rules
  • Knowledge of GageTrak
  • Level II Ultrasonic Testing (Instructor)
  • Level I NDT
  • Process inspections
  • Finished Good inspections
  • Quality training
  • Electronic Filing (Microsoft Office)
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Measuring skills
  • Equipment operation
  • Documentation abilities
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • OSHA 30
  • INTELEX reporting and document control
  • Implementations of Safety Programs
  • LOTO Training
  • CPR, First-Aid, and AED Certified
  • Emergency situations
  • Investigations
  • Safety documentation and materials
  • Fire and safety guidance
  • Evaluations and reporting
  • Job safety analysis
  • Hazard reduction
  • Safety planning
  • Safety training
  • 4DX Leader
  • Incident investigations
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Program management
  • Operation monitoring
  • Quality processes
  • Analytical mindset
  • Employee training
  • Excellent researching skills
  • Knowledge of auditing systems
  • Product inspections
  • Quality assurance experience
  • Leadership
  • People skills
  • Communication
  • Teambuilding
  • Data collection
  • Personnel recruitment
  • Personnel engagement
  • Cost reductions
  • Presentation preparation
  • Recruiting
  • Staff training and development
  • Employee relations
  • Troubleshooting
  • Team management
  • PPE use
  • Multitasking
  • Device calibration
  • Quality assurance
  • Planning
  • Organizational skills
  • Training & Development
  • Power BI Understanding
  • Non-compliance assessment
  • Measuring instruments and tools
  • Inspections and audits
  • Corrective actions
  • Vendor account monitoring
  • Internal controls
  • Accounts payable
  • Vendor relationships
  • Invoicing and billing
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Problem identification
  • Root cause analysis
  • Continuous improvement

Timeline

Maintenance (General/Industrial)

Greenbrier Rail Services
09.2024 - Current

Facility Operations Manager

Greenbrier Rail Services
09.2024 - Current

Foreman

Greenbrier Rail Services
02.2022 - 08.2024

Purchase

Greenbrier Rail Services
08.2020 - Current

Human Resources Assistant

Greenbrier Rail Services
08.2020 - 08.2024

Quality Manager/Designee

Greenbrier Rail Services
08.2019 - 08.2024

Quality Assurance Inspector

Greenbriar Rail Services
06.2018 - 08.2024

Safety Coordinator

Greenbrier Rail Services
06.2018 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Corsicana High School