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Jaime Rubalcava

Jaime Rubalcava

Moreno Valley

Summary

Experienced with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication. Dedicated transportation professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director yard operations

Maersk
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Led and supervised a team of salaried managers and commercial vehicle drivers
  • Created several training and safety initiatives to reduce the number of accidents and safety incidents
  • Maintaining compliance with all OSHA requirements
  • Responsible for all leasing/purchasing of commercial vehicles
  • Identified and led process improvements and lean initiatives
  • Responsible for 10 trailer yards throughout the Inland Empire
  • Conducted strategic planning and forecasting; appraised performance; rewarded and coached employees; resolved problems; addressing staffing needs
  • Reported daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to Vice President
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to align team goals with company vision.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing best practices.
  • Oversaw budget management to ensure financial targets were met.
  • Improved staff performance through targeted training and development programs.
  • Directed cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
  • Developed and executed marketing strategies for increasing brand awareness and customer engagement.

Transportation Area manager

Amazon
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Led and supervised a team of Field Transportation leads that are located within the individual sites in an effort to streamline logistics within each individual operation
  • Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of the site’s transportation department
  • Conducted strategic planning and forecasting; appraised performance; rewarded and coached employees; resolved problems; addressing staffing needs
  • Mentored, trained and developed teammates for career progression and learning
  • Carried out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures
  • Accountable for meeting and exceeding operational goals
  • Completed peak and prime week playbooks for CNO5
  • Responsible for all DOT related issues, maintaining our fleet, and ensuring drivers were qualified per the FMCSA
  • Supervised assigned drivers and administered counseling, reviews and disciplinary action in adherence with company policy.
  • Interacted with customers to meet service and cost expectations.
  • Improved transportation efficiency by streamlining route planning and optimizing load distribution.
  • Collaborated with leadership on quality and customer experience metrics and addressed root causes of problem areas.
  • Developed key performance indicators to measure success of transportation operations, driving continuous improvement efforts.
  • Managed a team of drivers, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration and high performance.

Field Transportation Lead

Amazon
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • Performed leadership functions for the yard team, including regular 1:1 coaching and development sessions and directing the team as needed during the work day
  • Conducted daily coordination with FC operations departments, transportation peers and carriers to ensure all trailers arrive and depart on time with zero defects
  • Obtained my first aid and CPR certifications
  • Performed the duties of the Area Manager when the Area Manager is not on site
  • Maintained the accuracy and integrity of the FC trailer yard through meticulous attention to detail and daily yard audits
  • Corresponded with multiple shipping companies and their contacts including escalations
  • Collaborated with operational Leadership on quality and Customer Experience metrics, including the root cause analysis of problem areas
  • Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of shipments.
  • Improved efficiency by optimizing transportation routes.
  • Managed team of drivers to enhance productivity and safety.

Transportation ASSOCIATE

Amazon
11.2016 - 10.2019
  • Ensure daily reports are sent out in a timely manner
  • Maintain yard accuracy through yard audits
  • Became a peer driver trainer
  • Conduct field safety inspections for TOM team
  • Assisted in the launch of LGB3
  • Helped train new TOM Associates
  • Obtained my CDL and completed CMVOT

Corporal

United States Marine Corps
09.2006 - 09.2014
  • Good conduct medal, certificates of commendations, and obtained a Secret clearance
  • Honorable Discharge
  • Conducted proficiency and conduct scores for subordinates

Education

No Degree - Business Management

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Risk assessment
  • Decision making
  • Performance evaluation
  • Budget management
  • Policy implementation
  • KPI tracking
  • Team development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Cost reduction
  • Vendor management
  • Compliance oversight
  • Decision-making
  • People management
  • Operations management
  • Strategies and goals
  • Goal setting
  • Budget control
  • Business planning

Certification

  • Forklift Certification
  • Six Sigma Certification
  • California Commercial Driver's License
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification - Various Providers.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Director yard operations

Maersk
01.2023 - 11.2023

Transportation Area manager

Amazon
08.2021 - 01.2023

Field Transportation Lead

Amazon
10.2019 - 08.2021

Transportation ASSOCIATE

Amazon
11.2016 - 10.2019

Corporal

United States Marine Corps
09.2006 - 09.2014

No Degree - Business Management

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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