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Jesse Martinez

Chino Hills,CA

Summary

Results-driven Senior Manager with a proven track record of transforming underperforming facilities into highly efficient, profitable operations. Adept at optimizing processes, driving continuous improvement through LEAN methodologies, and fostering high-performance teams that consistently achieve operational excellence. Strategic leader with expertise in operational management, data-driven decision-making, and cost-performance analysis to maximize productivity and profitability.


Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Manager Operational Excellence

PECO Pallet Inc.
01.2024 - Current
  • Assist in the oversight of the LEAN program, successfully graduating 96 Silver candidates, 6 Gold candidates, and launching a Lean Leader program to develop future continuous improvement experts.
  • Led quality assurance initiatives, achieving 95%+ third-party audit scores, consistently meeting company-set targets.
  • Reduced quality incident rate to below 0.23, exceeding industry standards for operational excellence.
  • Managed cost savings projects as Project Manager & Business Lead, identifying process improvement opportunities that resulted in measurable efficiency gains and bottom-line savings.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to implement LEAN methodologies, driving a 14% reduction in operational waste and improving facility performance.

Manager, Field Operations

PECO Pallet Inc.
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Managed relationships with 3rd Party Depots, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality pallets to PECO customers, contributing to 95%+ on-time delivery rate.
  • Applied LEAN techniques to optimize depot performance, resulting in a 12% reduction in cost variance and improved operational efficiency.
  • Leveraged data analytics to evaluate quality and production metrics, reducing defect rates by 18% across partner facilities.
  • Led a Kaizen event that secured $150K in capital project funding, improving operational workflows and long-term cost savings.
  • Conducted monthly inventory audits, maintaining variance within 0.002% tolerance to ensure accurate stock levels.

Senior Plant Manager

Tire Centers, LLC
01.2010 - 02.2019
  • Spearheaded process enhancements, increasing production efficiency by 30% while maintaining high product quality standards
  • Managed operations across four states (CA, WA, OR, AZ), ensuring seamless logistical coordination and supply chain efficiency.
  • Directed a team of 80+ employees, including production supervisors, administrative staff, and plant operators, improving workforce productivity by 35% through enhanced training and leadership initiatives.
  • Led quality improvement projects, achieving annual unannounced audit scores of 96%+, surpassing industry benchmarks.
  • Increased production units per man-hour from 1.20 to 1.85, reducing operational costs and boosting output efficiency.
  • Managed $10M+ in annual sales, driving profitability through targeted cost controls and streamlined production processes.
  • Maintained inventory variance below 0.001% on a stock valued at $2M+, ensuring accurate material tracking and reducing financial discrepancies.

Plant Manager

Tire Centers, LLC
01.2008 - 12.2009
  • Successfully turned around an underperforming facility, achieving EBIT profitability within one year, a milestone previous management teams had been unable to accomplish in a 10-year timeframe.
  • Increased operator productivity from 1.1 to 1.9 units per man-hour, improving efficiency by 73% and reducing labor costs.
  • Led quality and compliance initiatives, achieving 98%+ scores on unannounced facility audits, exceeding industry benchmarks for operational excellence.
  • Managed a team of 25+ employees, improving workforce efficiency and safety adherence, reducing workplace incidents by 22%.
  • Oversaw annual product quality audits, consistently achieving 95%+ scores.
  • Optimized logistics and transportation coordination, reducing delivery delays by 30% and improving overall supply chain reliability.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ayala High School
Chino Hills, CA
06.1998

Skills

  • Plant Operations & Optimization
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • LEAN Methodologies
  • Strategic Project Execution
  • Data Driven Analysis
  • Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Accomplishments

    Plant Manager of the Year

    West Region MVP

Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt - American Society of Quality (ASQ)

Certified Quality Analyst - American Society of Quality (ASQ)

Timeline

Sr. Manager Operational Excellence

PECO Pallet Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Manager, Field Operations

PECO Pallet Inc.
01.2020 - 12.2023

Senior Plant Manager

Tire Centers, LLC
01.2010 - 02.2019

Plant Manager

Tire Centers, LLC
01.2008 - 12.2009

High School Diploma -

Ayala High School

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