Jose Alejandro Urbiola
Laredo,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in Industrial Engineering and Operational Management, driven by the commitment to support our associates to enhance workflow, improve quality across each department with expertise in Lean Manufacturing & Agile Project Management, achieving our business goals efficiently with record proven results and strong conviction and work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Engineer
Penske
Laredo, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Project Leader on efficiency improvement initiatives, with 500k savings across the supply chain for Penske and our customers.
- Assisted in developing layouts for optimized workflow in production and logistics environments across 4 distribution centers.
- Conducted time studies and Value Stream Maps to support labor cost analysis, resource allocation, process optimization and reducing cycle times.
- Managed and collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance quality control measures and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implemented process documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Leveraged statistical data on production failures to pinpoint and eliminate flaws in logistics processes.
- Streamlined material handling and material flow procedures to reduce overall production times and shorten lead times on custom orders.
- Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
- Trained employees on new software tools to improve productivity levels across the organization while maintaining safety standards.
Operations Supervisor
Penske
Laredo, TX
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Managed daily operations of 40+ associates to ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies.
- Project Manager on customer separation across 2 distribution centers, successfully separating the operation and resources to meet our customer requirement.
- Coordinated workforce schedules to optimize productivity and resource allocation.
- Trained and mentored team members on operational procedures and best practices, including new associates and mentorship on a Leadership Trainee and Intern.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime with a total of 1,200 Hours Saved and $200,000 on Cost Avoidance across the supply chain.
- Monitored inventory levels of 14,000 racking locations, ensuring timely replenishment to meet operational demands with an Annual Inventory Audit result of 99.99% compliance.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Forecast Tool Development based on sales projections by customer to calculate and predict volume, which helps the operation to adjust manpower as needed to reach the Business Plan Goals.
- A3 Challenge 2024 National Champion Across Penske Logistics Distribution Centers, with an advance tool for racking optimization and adjustment based on customer fluctuations, using SCRUM methodology with 2,574 Hours Saved and $79,562.34 Yearly Cost Avoidance.
- Coordinated emergency response plans in times of crisis situations or natural disasters affecting company operations.
- Oversaw logistics coordination for seamless transportation of goods between various departments and locations.
- Project Leader on new business implementation at Laredo distribution center (MOBIS & Intercable customers), process flow development, layout design, manpower calculations, hiring and training on new associates and leaders
Management Trainee
Penske
Laredo, TX
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in optimizing supply chain processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement inventory management systems.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement, with a result of $50,000 on cost avoidance.
- Developed training materials for new hires to ensure consistent operational standards.
- Operational Dashboard development for daily visibility, which has become a standard across all distribution centers
- Improved management skills by participating in rigorous training programs and workshops.
- Assisted supervisors in setting clear goals, establishing priorities, and monitoring progress to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Acted with integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote culture of company.
- Built lasting relationships with clients through exceptional service delivery, fostering loyalty and repeat business opportunities.
- Developed problem-solving abilities through hands-on experience with real-life business scenarios.
- Handled day-to-day customer or client questions via telephone or email.
Industrial Engineer
TKR Manufacturing
Nuevo Laredo
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for efficiency improvement, reducing manual operations cycle time by 80%, to reach a cycle time of 4.5 Sec.
- Layout development and workstation design for optimized workflow in manufacturing.
- Development of 5's program across the organization, with training to all associates and policies implementation
- Visual Factory approach on the manufacturing line to improve training and quality of product.
- Coordination, Schedule & Structure of Project, which includes a multi-Disciplinary team of Machine Shop, Facilities & Engineering Departments
- Facilitated root cause analysis sessions to identify issues contributing to downtime or waste within the facility.
- Planning and implementation of 3 manufacturing lines (Customer Panasonic, Anoto and Milwaukee) with manual operations and SMT machinery.
- Optimized production processes by implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
Junior Buyer
TKR Manufacturing
Nuevo Laredo
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and optimize inventory levels.
- Collaborated with suppliers across Asia and Europe to negotiate contracts such as NDA's, Green Procurement Agreements, REACH & ROSH and improve delivery timelines.
- Enhanced purchasing efficiency through the development and implementation of strategic sourcing plans.
- Managed purchase orders and maintained accurate records in procurement system.
- Evaluated supplier performance to ensure quality standards and compliance with specifications.
- Supported senior buyers in developing long-term partnerships with key suppliers for improved collaboration.
- Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends, new products, and competitor strategies.
- Utilized data analysis to identify patterns in spending habits, leading to more effective procurement decisions.
Internship Student
TKR Manufacturing
Nuevo Laredo
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted in quality control processes to ensure product standards met specifications.
- Coordinated with production teams to streamline workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Designed and Documented BOM (Bill of Materials) for all Playstation 5 products at the refurbished process.
- Assisted on production forecast for Playstation 5 refurbished operations from 2021 to 2023.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
- Gained practical experience in various aspects of the field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new concepts and techniques as required for different assignments within the program.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Tecnologico Nacional De Mexico
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico03-2020
Skills
- Advance Lean Manufacturing Implementations
- JIT (Just in Time) (Heijunka implementations)
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Agile Project Management - SCRUM
- 5'S implementation
- Advance AutoCad
- Advance Microsoft Portfolio
- Advance Presentation Skills (Corporate Level)
- ISO 9001:2015 Advance Knowledge
- Native English & Spanish Communication
Accomplishments
- Managed engineering improvements for logistics operations totaling $500,000 per year in Q1 of 2026 across the supply chain.
- Redesign Layout of 3 Distribution Centers in Q2 - Q3 of 2025.
- Managed multi-disciplinary projects implementing improvements for $200,000 per year in 2024 to 2025
- Project Manager of 3 new business implementations from 2024 to 2026, leading a multi-disciplinary team to design, quote and implement Layouts, Process Flows, Warehouse Management Systems, Hiring & Training.
- Penske's Distribution Center National A3 Challenge Winner of 2024, with a project of racking optimization and $80,000 cost avoidance per year
- Successfully managed an operation of 40+ associates, with great feedback from customer and proven success record.
Certification
- Green Belt, Six Sigma, Penske Logistics - 2024
- The Art of Analytical Thinking, Penske Logistics - 2024
- Effective Time Management - Penske Logistics - 2024
- Advance AutoCad 2D & 3D diplomat, Tec Milenio - 2021
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Industrial Engineer
Penske
10.2025 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Penske
05.2023 - 10.2025
Management Trainee
Penske
05.2022 - 05.2023
Industrial Engineer
TKR Manufacturing
05.2021 - 05.2022
Junior Buyer
TKR Manufacturing
03.2021 - 05.2021
Internship Student
TKR Manufacturing
08.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Tecnologico Nacional De Mexico