Francisco Amador
Calexico,USA
Summary
To continue to learn, help and develop additional management skills within the Supply Chain Logistics industry, also would like to expand knowledge to new industry segments.
Performance-driven bilingual associate offering 25 years of experience in increasingly responsible positions in Supply Chain Management. (Strategic sourcing, inventory management, logistics & transportation, yard design, route design, warehouse design and distribution management, Import/Export, US and MX customs compliance).
Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of transportation, supply chain, planning, and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Safety and Security Compliance
TBM Carriers Inc.
03.2014 - Current
- In charge of Safety Department’s focusing on a Lean Strategic process with strategic corporate objectives.
- C-TPAT/OEA AEO, (OEA), activities lead organizer of the Safety Committee along with C-TPAT-OEA Gemba owners at each location.
- Responsible for annual submission of C-TPAT manual.
- Standardizes all locations with the input and support of the Safety procedures.
- Ensure company ́s compliance with Federal and State regulations.
- Enforce and promote compliance with corporate standards.
- Investigation and record keeping of accident.
- Ensure that all equipment complies with State and Federal regulations.
- Manage OSHA in all USA terminals.
- Renewal all equipment permits and registrations: CA Registration Transfer / Mex Registration American / Mexican insurance IFTA New Mexico permit Oregon Permit Ontario Permit UCR Texas, Kentucky, NY-Hut, DMV-Electronic Pull Notice program, Clearing House, Clean Truck ARB Portal among many others.
- Manage insurance renewal process for both US and Mexico equipment.
- Create and promote safety and security training for all employees.
- Direct periodic audits within all areas of the company to ensure the compliance of safety and security standards and apply corrective actions as needed.
- Take initiative to stay informed with the latest State and Federal regulations.
- Prevent and resolve any potential risks.
- Manage and enforce CSA program to keep company compliant. (Unsafe driving, Fatigued Driving, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances and Alcohol, Vehicle Maintenance, Cargo Related and Crash indicator).
- Enforce and promote compliance with HOS.
- Manage drug and alcohol program, (Clearinghouse).
- Responsible for all audits from State and Federal authorities.
- Manage and approve employee’s safety files.
- Record keeping of fines, citations, violations, and corrective action of employees.
- Perform periodic driver evaluations and apply corrective actions as needed.
Manager, Safety, Yard & Equipment Management
Crown Xpress Transport
05.2011 - 02.2014
- In charge of all C-TPAT activities including
- In charge of coordinating all administrative activities to manage 100 plus drivers, 100 plus tractors and over 200 trailers.
- In charge of continuous improvement activities focusing on operation, equipment control, yard management, standardizing work, setting and creating procedures, key performance indicators in order to eliminate and make overall a more efficient and lean operation.
- In charge of Safety department pertaining to all transportation operation activities.
- In charge of managing equipment control and making sure is up to date with US DOT, DMV, CHP, IFTA regulations along with all MX regulations.
- Manage and monitor CSA-2010 program.
- Lead all CHP and DOT, (BIT) audit inspections for both US and Mexico based companies.
Logistics Director
La Gloria Salinas S.A de C.V.
12.2010 - 05.2011
- Implemented start up and complete business development, including logistics scheme and planning.
Manager San Diego Switching Point
Toyota Tsusho America Inc
12.2003 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: Corporate Logistics
- Responsible for managing entire operation consisting of 9.11 acres, 3 US transportation companies, 1 Cross Border transportation company, 1 US and 1 MX Customs Broker, set the annual budget and strategies, annual trailer inventory reductions, provide the financial budget for corporate management, studied and compared freight and transportation options for future savings, also responsible for the distribution of the finish goods and all the logistics and customs compliance operation.
- Corporate Logistics
Logistics & Materials Manager
Westmed Inc.
03.2002 - 07.2003
- Responsible for Import and Export department, warehouse and distribution of finish goods to corporate office in Phoenix, AZ and several domestic and international customers, domestic transportation, border crossing transportation, US and Mexican Customs compliance, shipping and receiving department and manage the Maquiladora program.
Distribution and Warehouse Manager
Owens-Brigam Medical Co.
07.1999 - 03.2002
- Responsible for the distribution center along with U.S, and Mexican customs compliance.
- Control and direct Import/ Export activities, border crossing traffic, domestic, International overseas transportation and all warehouse activities and administration.
Traffic and Customs Supervisor
SecretariaAdministracionTributaria, (SAT/Mexican Customs)
07.1997 - 06.1999
- Internship program that transitioned into direct hire.
- In charge of legal department in all import and export related affairs.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Golden Chariot Truck Line/Cabana Dos Hermanos Warehouse
01.1990 - 06.1997
- In charge of shipping and receiving department including domestic and international deliveries along with all office and warehouse operations.
Education
Bachelor’s - International business
Universidad Autonoma de Baja California
Skills
- Effective project coordination
- Goal setting strategies
- Goal setting and tracking
- Effective multitasking
- Team leadership
- Cross-border trade experience
- Strategic decision-making
Accomplishments
- Supervised a fleet of 350 drivers with regards to safety and security compliance.
- Successfully the development of transportation procedures to obtain Authorized Economic Operator, (OEA) certification as safe and secure transportation company in Mexico.
- Designed a company-wide safety awareness program, resulting in a 36% reduction in reported injuries.
Certification
- Logbooks/Hours of Service per FMCSR Sec. 395 & Title 13 CCR.
- Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Program per FMCSR, CA, Vehicle Code Title 13 CCR.
- Drug and Alcohol Testing per FMCSR 382.603 & Sec. 34520 CVC.
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports (Basketball)
- Off Road and Motocross
- Lean Six Sigma
- Business/Entrepreneurship
- Fast Food Franchises
Professional Development
- Mcleod Software, Lean manufacturing tools such as (C/M, 5’s) Internal training courses.
- Several US/MX Customs seminars: Maquiladora, Harmonized Tariff Schedule Classification “HTS”, Prosec and Nafta regulations, C-TPAT Seminar, FAST Seminar, eManifest Seminar.
- Several Toyota internal seminars and cross-trainings: TPS, “The Toyota Way”, Trailer Maximization, (M3), PIC’s/JD EDWARDS System, Order Stage via KAN-BAN and Staging.
- Effective negotiation strategies.
- MRP Systems: JD Edwards.
- Mexico: Managing your travel and operational risks.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Team Sports
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in basketball
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Playing Sports
Timeline
Director, Safety and Security Compliance
TBM Carriers Inc.
03.2014 - Current
Manager, Safety, Yard & Equipment Management
Crown Xpress Transport
05.2011 - 02.2014
Logistics Director
La Gloria Salinas S.A de C.V.
12.2010 - 05.2011
Manager San Diego Switching Point
Toyota Tsusho America Inc
12.2003 - 08.2010
Logistics & Materials Manager
Westmed Inc.
03.2002 - 07.2003
Distribution and Warehouse Manager
Owens-Brigam Medical Co.
07.1999 - 03.2002
Traffic and Customs Supervisor
SecretariaAdministracionTributaria, (SAT/Mexican Customs)
07.1997 - 06.1999
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Golden Chariot Truck Line/Cabana Dos Hermanos Warehouse
01.1990 - 06.1997
Bachelor’s - International business
Universidad Autonoma de Baja California
Similar Profiles
Nicholas GraciaNicholas Gracia
Staff Accountant at TBM Carriers IncStaff Accountant at TBM Carriers Inc
Ayaz PatelAyaz Patel
Supervisor at TBM Service GroupSupervisor at TBM Service Group
Yvonne JepkosgeiYvonne Jepkosgei
Transit Cleaner and Fueler at TBM Service GroupTransit Cleaner and Fueler at TBM Service Group
Vanessa Marycruz VelasquezVanessa Marycruz Velasquez
Secondary Medical Biller at Onpoint Healthcare PartnersSecondary Medical Biller at Onpoint Healthcare Partners
Ernesto ValdezErnesto Valdez
Purchase Coordinator at Altar Produce LLCPurchase Coordinator at Altar Produce LLC