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Work History
Education
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Jose Octavio  Espinoza Jr.

Jose Octavio Espinoza Jr.

Operations Planning & Scheduling
Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Detail-oriented Operations Planner with 12 year's experience in nutritional supplement manufacturing. Adept at setting long-term goals and monitoring day-to-day functionality. Successful at leading by example and solution-oriented problem-solving. Interested in adding value while expanding current skill set. Expert at reviewing reports, crafting strategies and coordinating with business leadership team. Proven history of assessing needs and driving improvements.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Planning and Systems Development

21st Century Healthcare
Tempe, Arizona
08.2021 - Current
  • Created new methodologies to improve planning process and results.
  • Checked and controlled inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Monitored processes and procedures to ensure company goals are aligned to meet budget.
  • Monitored activities for adherence to vital milestones and deliverables.
  • Collaborated with company leaders to support consistency and best practices.
  • Improved overall efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing best practices.
  • Enhanced collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of goals and objectives.
  • Spearheaded change management initiatives, fostering culture of continuous improvement across organization.

Production Scheduler / Data Analyst [Part-Time]

Oats Overnight
Tempe, Arizona
09.2020 - 07.2022
  • Researched and resolved issues regarding integrity of data flow into databases.
  • Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
  • Trained employees on software to improve data management, monitored use and suggested improvements.
  • Updated organizational systems and subsystems to improve and streamline data collection.
  • Recommended data standardization and usage for protection of data integrity.
  • Created inventory locations and part numbers as part of data standardization.
  • Leveraged business automation and inventory management tools to facilitate material requirements planning, receiving, inventory control, and proper accounting.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional development team members to analyze potential system solutions.

Master Scheduler

21st Century Healthcare
Tempe, Arizona
10.2019 - 09.2021
  • Communicated with manufacturing floor and scheduling teams to determine production plans.
  • Performed analysis of materials to maximize product planning, capacity, product completion and delivery efficiency meeting customer and site requirements.
  • Tracked production progress and made changes for efficiency.
  • Made recommendations to directors and managers about efficiency and cutting production costs.
  • Analyzed materials and production trends to identify opportunities for cost improvement, lead times and optimal inventory.
  • Created and monitored production schedules from start to finish.
  • Established best practices quality product manufacturing and timely production.
  • Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and evolving designs.

Master Scheduler

Arizona Nutritional Supplements LLC
Chandler, AZ
06.2016 - 10.2019
  • Created and monitored production schedules from start to finish
  • Made recommendations to directors and managers about efficiency and cutting production costs
  • Established practices to ensure quality products and timely production
  • Performed analysis of materials to maximize product planning, capacity, product completion and delivery efficiency meeting customer and site requirements
  • Analyzed materials and production trends to identify opportunities for cost improvement, lead times and optimal inventory
  • Communicated with manufacturing floor and scheduling teams to determine production plans
  • Tracked production progress and made changes for efficiency
  • Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and changing designs
  • Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets

Production Scheduler

Arizona Nutritional Supplements LLC
Chandler, AZ
04.2015 - 06.2016
  • Tracked progress of goods during manufacturing
  • Accomplished leadership through team building exercises and mentoring within departments
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and responsiveness of customer service department
  • Troubleshoot problems that occur during production, including machinery malfunctions and staff shortages
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data

Production Coordinator

Arizona Nutritional Supplements LLC
Chandler, AZ
05.2013 - 04.2015
  • Conferred with managers, sales teams and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets
  • Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs
  • Created and maintained schedules and provided internal support for manufacturing teams

Lab Assistant

Arizona Nutritional Supplements LLC
Chandler, AZ
01.2013 - 05.2013
  • Recorded, reported and posted test results
  • Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used
  • Followed safety procedures when handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals
  • Created and updated record of all supplies and equipment to monitor inventory
  • Created worksheets and logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system
  • Prioritized tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality results in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Blending Operator

Arizona Nutritional Supplements LLC
Chandler, AZ
07.2011 - 01.2013
  • Performed duties and provided service in accordance with established operating procedures and company policies
  • Followed cGMP and GDP to blend quality products
  • Improved verification process between dispensing and blending
  • Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing blending processes and ensuring proper equipment maintenance.
  • Streamlined workflow with effective communication among team members, resulting in increased productivity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pueblo Magnet High School, Tucson, AZ
05.2010

Skills

  • Production scheduling
  • Make to Order & Make to Stock production planning
  • Capacity planning
  • Product manufacturing
  • Data analysis
  • Sales inventory operations planning (SIOP)
  • Records organization and review
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Quality assurance
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Microsoft office (Word,PowerPoint,Excel,Outlook)

Timeline

Director of Planning and Systems Development - 21st Century Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
Production Scheduler / Data Analyst [Part-Time] - Oats Overnight
09.2020 - 07.2022
Master Scheduler - 21st Century Healthcare
10.2019 - 09.2021
Master Scheduler - Arizona Nutritional Supplements LLC
06.2016 - 10.2019
Production Scheduler - Arizona Nutritional Supplements LLC
04.2015 - 06.2016
Production Coordinator - Arizona Nutritional Supplements LLC
05.2013 - 04.2015
Lab Assistant - Arizona Nutritional Supplements LLC
01.2013 - 05.2013
Blending Operator - Arizona Nutritional Supplements LLC
07.2011 - 01.2013
Pueblo Magnet High School - High School Diploma,
Jose Octavio Espinoza Jr.Operations Planning & Scheduling