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Joe Espinosa

Schererville,IN

Summary

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid history of managing teams and driving operational success. Skilled in implementing strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and efficiency. Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and decision-making.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Central Planner & Scheduler

Behr Paint
04.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
  • Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving costefficiency.
  • Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
  • Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
  • Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
  • Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
  • Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
  • Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
  • Prepared reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to decision-makers.
  • Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with suppliers, leveraging market research and negotiation skills.
  • Improved project outcomes with thorough feasibility studies, assessing viability of proposed initiatives and adjusting plans accordingly.
  • Enhanced strategic planning processes with comprehensive market analysis, identifying key growth opportunities.
  • Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
  • Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
  • Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
  • Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
  • Improved stakeholder satisfaction by effectively communicating project updates and incorporating feedback into planning strategies.
  • Enhanced team productivity with implementation of new project management software, optimizing workflow and communication.
  • Enhanced decision-making processes by providing detailed analysis reports, highlighting key data and trends relevant to project success.
  • Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
  • Implemented best practices in planning methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness across all projects.

Operations Coordinator

American Sugar Refining
03.2019 - 04.2022
  • Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.
  • Led successful projects from conception to completion, achieving objectives on time and within budget constraints.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, maintaining open lines of communication to promote loyalty and retention.
  • Boosted productivity by establishing effective communication channels between departments.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, keeping accurate records and managing audits as required.
  • Implemented troubleshooting, root cause analysis and issue resolution.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving issues in a timely manner and providing exceptional support.
  • Provided direction and guidance to internal teams in order to achieve targets.
  • Coordinated logistics activities including transportation arrangements, warehousing solutions, customs clearance documentation.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of large teams across several sites.
  • Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures ensuring consistency across the organization.
  • Worked with vendors to make purchases and reconcile invoices.
  • Optimized operational efficiency, coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Maximized resource utilization by monitoring staff schedules and allocating tasks.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.

Assistant Manager of Operations

Railserve Inc.
03.2013 - 04.2019
  • Managed daily operations, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure smooth functioning of the facility.
  • Taught employees how to collaborate on daily job tasks and achieve service targets.
  • Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
  • Mentored new hires, guiding them through their roles while providing ongoing support for professional growth opportunities.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment for employees.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in improved product quality and delivery times.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly and resolving issues effectively.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback while recognizing outstanding achievements as appropriate.
  • Helped team members maintain business professionalism by coaching each on methods for delivering exceptional service to every customer.
  • Enhanced employee productivity through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
  • Optimized inventory management by closely monitoring stock levels and placing timely orders.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to foster open communication, teamwork, and feedback exchange among team members.
  • Contributed to long-term strategic planning, helping shape organizational goals and objectives through thorough analysis of past performance data.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying updated on relevant laws and policies.
  • Coordinated with other departments to improve overall company efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient workflow processes and procedures.
  • Assisted in budget planning and tracking, ensuring financial targets were met or exceeded.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

University of Phoenix
Merrillville, IN

M.D. - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix
Online Campus
03-2025

Skills

  • Project management
  • Data management
  • Customer focus
  • Community education
  • Cost control
  • Site inspections
  • Communications management
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Presentation delivery
  • Land use planning
  • Materials preparation
  • Environmental awareness
  • Project feasibility studies
  • Sustainability practices
  • Contingency planning
  • Transportation project planning
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Study organization
  • Plan development
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Microsoft office
  • Team leadership and motivation
  • Clear communication
  • Creativity and adaptability
  • Decision-making
  • Workflow management
  • Quality assurance

Timeline

Central Planner & Scheduler

Behr Paint
04.2023 - Current

Operations Coordinator

American Sugar Refining
03.2019 - 04.2022

Assistant Manager of Operations

Railserve Inc.
03.2013 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

University of Phoenix

M.D. - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix

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