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JULIO ALVARADO

Hixson,US

Summary

Highly experienced professional with a proven ability to improve efficiency and increase productivity through streamlining processes and introducing new technologies. Adept at developing and maintaining effective business relationships with clients and vendors. Skilled in creating and managing budgets, improving customer service, and overseeing the implementation of business strategies. Committed to driving positive change and achieving organizational objectives. Motivated mentor and team builder with expertise in contract development and management, capital improvement planning, brand management, key accounts and territory management, issue and conflict resolution, systems and automation applications, team building, supervision, organization, MS Office computer skills, multitasking, leadership, customer service, SOP creation, order processing, reporting processes, fleet dispatch, policy development, skilled in SAP inventory management, Kaizen Gemba practice, workforce planning, leadership training, performance analysis, risk mitigation, operational efficiency, process improvement, strategic planning and execution in manufacturing warehouse management.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

RAHN INDUSTRIES
10.2024 - Current
  • As a key member of the Senior Management Team, my primary responsibility is to lead and direct the operations, warehouse and production teams
  • Plan and monitor day-to-day running of business to facilitate smooth progress
  • Manage the development of staff by providing guidance, feedback and support when needed.
  • Developed processes to monitor performance and identify potential areas of improvement.
  • Monitor key performance indicators to support organizational objectives.
  • Coordinate activities between multiple departments in order to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Review financial information and adjusted operational budgets to promote profitability.
  • Formulate and implemented plans and policies to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Cultivated relationships with external vendors and suppliers to facilitate optimal supply chain management.
  • Created and implemented departmental procedures and policies to improve quality control and establish workflow timelines.
  • Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
  • Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
  • Identified opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement, implementing changes that resulted in significant savings.
  • Spearheaded new departmental protocols and procedures to achieve compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Developed and implemented train the trainer program to help with reducing retention

PRODUCTION MANAGER

BALTIMORE AIRCOIL COMPANY
11.2022 - 10.2024
  • Manage the development of staff by providing guidance, feedback and support when needed
  • Collaborate with team members on projects, delegated tasks as necessary, and managed expectations accordingly
  • Monitore key performance indicators to support organizational objectives
  • Developed processes to monitor performance and identify potential areas of improvement
  • Coordinate activities between multiple departments in order to achieve organizational objectives
  • Review financial information and adjusted operational budgets to promote profitability
  • Formulate and implemented plans and policies to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency
  • Cultivated relationships with external vendors and suppliers to facilitate optimal supply chain management
  • Created and implemented departmental procedures and policies to improve quality control and establish workflow timelines
  • Managed procurement processes and coordinated material and resource allocation
  • Spearheaded new departmental protocols and procedures to achieve compliance with all regulatory requirements
  • Prepared financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions
  • Demonstrated and supported continuous improvement and growth mindset
  • Mentor current and new team members, empower them to grow, and cross train in new skilled tasks
  • Developed and implemented train the trainer program to help with reducing retention
  • Supervise plant manufacturing operations including, but not limited to; sheet metal, fabrication, welding, coil fabrication, assembly, testing
  • Responsible for shop-related matters including health & safety, production, costs, quality, on-time delivery, equipment, process improvement (lean), asset maintenance, plant layout, sequence of manufacturing processes, personnel
  • Drives established production schedules by properly scheduling workforce and resources
  • Meet productivity, cost, and quality targets stated in fiscal plan
  • Actively promote professional development of supervisory team and key employees
  • Promote continuous improvement efforts
  • Implement lean principles and manufacturing methods
  • Ensure high quality and pristine appearance of finished product prior to shipment
  • Support plant safety including ensuring employees wear personal protective equipment; ensuring leaders/employees follow correct safety policy and procedures, and that proper training and awareness is provided
  • Supervise compliance with Federal, State, Local and Plant environmental policies
  • Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital
  • Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers' expectations
  • Establish team and individual objectives for continuous improvement and cost reduction
  • Encourage adoption of new techniques and focus on fact-based problem solving
  • Promote cross training and skills development of employees to enhance work force flexibility
  • Manage spending within established budget with a focus on reducing costs by efficient labor use, achieving maximum product yield, maintaining efficient material usage while incurring minimum operating expenses
  • Display superior leadership, management and problem-solving skills as well as outstanding communications, training, motivational and employee development skills
  • Demonstrate sound interpersonal skills including the ability to build business relationships, provide recognition

PLANT SUPERINTENDENT

PLASTIC OMNIUM
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Implemented lean manufacturing principles throughout production processes, eliminating non-value-added activities while maximizing efficiency levels without sacrificing quality output standards.
  • Implemented cost reduction measures through strategic sourcing of materials and efficient resource allocation.
  • Managed production scheduling and kept team on-task to meet all deadlines.
  • Ensure compliance by all off shift team to company standards and requirements
  • Direct and oversees off-shift Production Activities
  • CNQ – improved control and improved unity of all departments to reach total plant goals
  • Team building and mentoring in action and follow-up of all hourly team members
  • Develop and implement trainings for all departments, paint, injection and assembly
  • Improved plant efficiency by implementing streamlined production processes and optimizing equipment usage.
  • Streamlined inventory management with organized systems that minimized waste and optimized storage capacity.
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in enhanced operational excellence and cost savings across multiple departments within the plant facility.
  • Provided employee training programs focused on skill development, promoting a knowledgeable workforce capable of handling diverse tasks within the plant environment.
  • Oversaw capital expenditure projects related to infrastructure improvements or equipment upgrades to maintain a state-of-the-art facility competitive within the industry landscape.
  • Enhanced safety protocols for overall workforce protection and reduced accidents on the job.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure smooth daily operations and timely completion of tasks.

WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER

SCHNELLECKE LOGISTICS USA
06.2019 - 08.2021
  • Managed daily warehouse operations, resulting in reduced waste and optimized space utilization.
  • Successfully managed high-volume periods by allocating resources efficiently and maintaining a smooth workflow, ensuring timely delivery of products.
  • Developed employee training programs to enhance skill sets and increase overall productivity within the warehouse team.
  • Created an open line of communication between warehouse staff members and upper management, fostering transparency across all levels within the organization.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing streamlined inventory management processes and procedures.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers and transportation partners, fostering collaboration and improving overall supply chain efficiency.
  • Monitored inventory levels closely, preventing stockouts and overstock situations that could negatively impact business operations.
  • Directed the recruitment process for new hires, building a strong team committed to operational excellence in the warehouse environment.
  • Worked closely with third-party logistics providers to secure cost-effective shipping solutions for outgoing orders.
  • Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
  • Assisted in budget development by providing accurate forecasts of expected expenses related to staffing, equipment maintenance, and facility upgrades.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

GESCRAP, GES RECYCLING
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Leading team by keeping team members under his/her supervision trained and motivated and apply disciplinary actions when necessary
  • Ensuring safety and environmental compliance according to Company's guidelines and policies
  • Encourage continuous improvement among its team and share his/her knowledge with other colleagues
  • Lead situations of emergencies with the means at his/her disposal
  • Daily/Weekly/Monthly scheduling
  • Transport/Freight needs coordination and planning
  • Navision: DAILY input of activity (BOL, ticket...)
  • Payroll: Review and approve all payroll
  • Participates in the elaboration and implementation of Preventive/Corrective Maintenance Plan
  • Review and approve all Purchase Orders
  • Procurement: Industrial supplies and services procurement will be executed with agreed vendors duly validated as per Company policy
  • Completes records of activity defined: Daily shift report, Purchase Orders
  • Implement procedures to ensure efficiencies and minimize downtime
  • If necessary, take control of weighing transport and materials, register and report the movements
  • Conducts performance reviews of team members
  • Promote among its collaborators, leading by example, the values and objectives defined by the Company
  • Represent the Organization during external audits and before the different stakeholders

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Supervises and coordinates daily duties of hourly associates engaged in manufacturing activities focused on high, Efficiency, safety, food safety, quality, and cost metric
  • Maintain positive shift morale
  • Develop hourly associates as leaders to help in directing work area
  • Actively supervising and directing associates to get the most out of their skills always working toward continuous improvement
  • Reduce unscheduled downtime while maintaining an excellent level of housekeeping and quality
  • Enforce and comply with all company policies and procedures
  • Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures and to determine adequacy of stock levels
  • Issue written and oral instructions
  • Directly supervise up to 54 employees in the Production area
  • Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws Interview, hire, and train employees

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICAS
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Logistics, Assembly, and Inventory Parts
  • Led the inventory management of all supplier parts to and from third party suppliers to our SUMA (inventory supermarket in the plant)
  • Developed and implemented 5s and Kaizen practices for all of assembly
  • Responsibilities included the management of: A workforce of 44 VW team members and 15 Aerotek team members
  • The fulfillment of all automotive parts and components to the necessary assembly lines for production
  • Quarterly and annual inventories of all parts in the plant
  • P&L and scrap materials in and out of the plant
  • Day to day activities of my team members from SAP data entry of times, payroll, HR responsibilities, counseling, to mentoring and training team members for possible career advancement into team leader roles
  • Researched and identified spare parts, contacted manufacturers to identify parts, and sourced out local European parts and vendors
  • Created SAP queries to support maintenance, body shop and assembly shops
  • Created and organized spare parts look up and documentation library

VP OF SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

TROPICANA PRODUCT INC.
01.2001 - 01.2010
  • Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans, sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for products and services
  • Maintained and verified accurate records of pricing, sales and activity reports submitted by account managers
  • Conducted individual account manager reviews to determine training needs and improve sales performance
  • Worked closely with clients to identify needs and challenges and provided solutions-oriented campaign themes
  • I managed an inventory of more than 20,000 pieces of refrigerated glass door merchandisers
  • I also serviced accounts, ensuring proper placement for refrigerated equipment, developed and implemented an equipment guide for field sales personnel, and decreased new equipment spending by 20% by implementing a refurbishment program
  • Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development Implemented creative sales and marketing strategies to assist sales team with reaching targets
  • Expanded customer base through targeted business development initiatives and strategic partnerships.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration between departments to ensure alignment of goals and seamless execution of projects.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR/MAINTENANCE PLANNER

TROPICANA PRODUCT INC.
01.1991 - 01.2001
  • Supervised 80 plus employees on an 8-hour shift in operations for extracting 56,000 gallons of orange juice and numerous by-products, with full P&L responsibility of new equipment and maintenance rebuild of associated extraction machinery
  • Realized one of the greatest savings in a decade, a total of $6mm, during two annual juice processing seasons by carefully monitoring extraction processes
  • Developed five years of Maintenance Planning which consisted of planning and scheduling all the maintenance and PM's (preventative maintenance) for all 5 production lines in juice extraction as well as the 3 Feed Mill lines
  • Facilitated all the meetings with production managers to ensure proper scheduling for shutting down lines for PM's and or rebuilds to avoid any further delay in meeting production criteria and coordinated the schedules for outside contractors for summer rebuild, tear down of equipment, and start up
  • Duties ranged from scheduling maintenance crews for PM and summer rebuild, ordering pumps, Baldor motors, sprockets, gear boxes, conveyor belting, extraction machines, and centrifuge machinery, to overseeing completion of work
  • All five years of maintenance planning along with production management were compliant with company budgeting guidelines, consistently 10% below my planned budget numbers
  • One of the best in the company, my team saved an overall $300,000 a year just by maintaining good PM behavior, well planned and coordinated maintenance with all production staff, and by following all safety guidelines
  • Controlled a $15-million, inventory of more than 50-thousand-line items and oversaw store operations, reorders, purchasing, auditing, cycle counts, and receiving
  • Saved more than $2million by implementing JIT practices to deplete excess and obsolete inventory in the company's ten stockrooms and assisted in a vendor consolidation effort to reduce the number of suppliers from more than 30 down to 3
  • Improved logistics and supply chain management by continuously reviewing systems and seeking out opportunities to reduce lost items, eliminate bottlenecks and enhance storage management
  • Kept technology platforms updated with accurate product descriptions and available levels to inform front-line personnel of current inventory

Education

No Degree -

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL
Brandon, FL
Jun 1989

Skills

  • Operational management
  • Budget management
  • Supply chain management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Process improvement
  • Employee training
  • Data analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Financial analysis
  • Inventory management
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Team leadership
  • Operations oversight
  • Operational efficiency
  • Effective communication
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Business management
  • Process improvements
  • Leadership training
  • Workforce planning
  • Performance analysis
  • Capital spending
  • Financial controls implementation
  • Operations management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Staff training/development
  • Employee development
  • Customer service
  • KPI tracking
  • Business leadership
  • Effective leader
  • Performance evaluation and monitoring
  • Proficient in [software]
  • Logistics
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Kaizen/Ghemba/5s

Accomplishments

  • RAHN INDUSTRIES — Portland, TN
  • Oct 2024 - Present
  • Experience
  • As a key member of the Senior Management Team, my primary responsibility is to lead and direct the operations,warehouse and production teams
  • Plan and monitor day-to-day running of business to facilitate smooth progress.

Certification

  • Scientific Management Techniques Certified (2014)
  • Leadership Developmental Practices (2010)
  • High Performance Works Systems facilitator, Conflict Resolution, Safety Facilitator, Maintenance Planning Studies (2009)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

RAHN INDUSTRIES
10.2024 - Current

PRODUCTION MANAGER

BALTIMORE AIRCOIL COMPANY
11.2022 - 10.2024

PLANT SUPERINTENDENT

PLASTIC OMNIUM
09.2021 - 11.2022

WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER

SCHNELLECKE LOGISTICS USA
06.2019 - 08.2021

OPERATIONS MANAGER

GESCRAP, GES RECYCLING
01.2017 - 05.2019

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
01.2013 - 01.2017

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICAS
01.2010 - 01.2013

VP OF SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

TROPICANA PRODUCT INC.
01.2001 - 01.2010

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR/MAINTENANCE PLANNER

TROPICANA PRODUCT INC.
01.1991 - 01.2001

No Degree -

Hillsborough Community College

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL

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