Joe Mendez
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Professional logistics specialist with strong background in supply chain management, inventory control, and distribution operations. Consistently drives efficiency and cost-effectiveness through strategic planning and effective resource management. Known for fostering teamwork, adapting to dynamic environments, and delivering reliable results. Skilled in utilizing logistics software, optimizing transportation routes, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Gruma Corporation Mission Foods Panorama City/Rancho plant
01.2008 - Current
- Manage the scheduling of 65 order pullers 6 leads and 4 supervisors week to week with changes occurring due to production startups and down days based on orders
- Maintain control and distribution of all finished goods at the plant
- Ensure proper and accurate completion of all orders while maintaining a safe, clean and highly efficient warehouse
- Coordinate with production ensuring materials are produced in a timely manner to avoid delay or shortages to the end customer
- Responsible for all power equipment in the facility (forklifts, Pallet Jacks, scissor Lifts, Floor scrubbers) ensuring a P.M
- Service is provided and equipment is in safe working conditions
- Helped to deliver multiple new product launches in 2015 through 3PL locations for customers such as Chipotle and Taco Bell
- Created SOP’s in warehouse functions, safety, MHE Fleets and Food Safety
- Develop cost savings projects based on the budget provided
- Present monthly variance reports as required
- Control all aspect of inventories this includes finished products, raw packaging material, Allergen controls, and the inventory of all silos
- Coordinate and execute monthly meetings with key staff in order to maintain lines of communication to provide plant results
- Manage employee training programs to meet and exceed company expectations and policies
- Maintain records of Federal and state regulation
- Participating member of plant programs such as Food safety, Quality controls, and Safety programs
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, A.I.B., B.R.C., Taco Bell, Yum products, Army, Safeway
Floor Management in Charge of All Departments/Shipping and Receiving
Stater Bros.
01.2000 - 06.2008
- Manage receiving of all materials and equipment delivered to Stater Bros
- Attended Management courses to improve day to day situations and improve management skills needed to run successful business
- In direct contact with corporate purchasing department and vendors on as needed basis to ensure material needs are met
- Ensure all packaging and cases are in on time to keep all departments fully stock
- Ensure always have the manpower to fulfill operations and make sure there met on time
- Manage the stores weekly budget on employees and manpower needed to run all side departments
- Ensure the material needs of customers (multi production departments) are met on a shift-by-shift basis (various shifts per day) determined by budget and last year’s quota
- Ensure backroom and office are ready for various audits (AIB, OSHA, Weights and Measures, etc.)
- Ensure safety is a priority by conducting weekly safety meetings and daily safety checks
- Store has the best safety record in the chain no accidents in 2 years due to employees knowing safety first and providing proper tools to help continue a safe work environment such as (safety box cutters, proper step stools, etc.) training in operating forklift and pallet jacks
- Looking over books ensuring all money is accounted for
- Great people skill learned with time courses and seminars
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Excel Expert
Riverside Community College
Riverside, CASome College (No Degree) - Business
Devry Institute
Pomona, CACertificate on Completion of Lean Manufacturing -
Kirkpatrick Enterprises International
Certificate of Completion DOT – Hazardous Materials in Transportation - 49 CFR parts 171-178
US Compliance Corporation
Certificate of Internal Auditors of Quality Systems -
Certificate of completion Targeted Selection for interviewing and Hiring -
Development Dimensions International
Certificate of completion A.I.B certified Implementing Prerequisite Programs -
AIB International
means to transfer to a 4 year college
LA Mission College
Sylmar, CASkills
- Warehouse Management
- Continuous Process Improvements
- Cost Saving and Reduction
- Effective Contract Negotiation
- Regulatory Compliance and Standards
- Full Spectrum Leadership
- Customer Service and Relations
- Asset Management
- Strategic Planning and Analysis
- Budget Administration
- Food Safety
- 5S
- World Class Manufacture
- Lean Culture
- Distribution management
- Supply chain management
- Team management
- Workplace inspections
- Audit procedures
- Accident investigation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of Mission foods Panorama City Grand opening.
- Supervised team of 65 staff members.
- Achieved 0 accidents for 2 years through effectively helping with safety comities with a plant size of 750 employees.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Gruma Corporation Mission Foods Panorama City/Rancho plant
01.2008 - Current
Floor Management in Charge of All Departments/Shipping and Receiving
Stater Bros.
01.2000 - 06.2008
Certificate on Completion of Lean Manufacturing -
Kirkpatrick Enterprises International
Certificate of Completion DOT – Hazardous Materials in Transportation - 49 CFR parts 171-178
US Compliance Corporation
Certificate of Internal Auditors of Quality Systems -
Certificate of completion Targeted Selection for interviewing and Hiring -
Development Dimensions International
Certificate of completion A.I.B certified Implementing Prerequisite Programs -
AIB International
Some College (No Degree) - Excel Expert
Riverside Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Devry Institute
means to transfer to a 4 year college
LA Mission College
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