Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards And Decorations
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Julio Rios

Cedar Rapids,IA

Summary

Skilled Operations Team Leader bringing self-directed and confident management style developed over 3 years of experience. Proficient in overseeing training initiatives, project management, and maintaining accurate financial documentation. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities, adept conflict management skills, and seamless project coordination.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Team Leader

General Mills Inc
11.2024 - Current
  • Facilitate, coach, counsel, and guide the manufacturing work group to ensure that they have the ability to deliver results year over year through the use of continuous improvement tools and strategies.
  • Created and updated performance dashboards, allowing management to track system performance (SP%) and profit margins in real-time.
  • Ensure that production facilities and finished products meet the company and government standards for quality, sanitation, and safety.
  • Provide business leadership which demonstrates commitment to department and plant objectives on a day-to-day basis.
  • Developed and maintained detailed work schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely project completion.
  • Educate, develop, and motivate a manufacturing work group to achieve required production results, improving individual technical skills and enabling collaboration across boundaries.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Weapons Load Team Chief

United States Air Force, USAF
11.2022 - 05.2025
  • Developed training programs for crew members on weapons loading operations.
  • Monitored crew member performance and initiated corrective actions to resolve deficiencies.
  • Ensured that all personnel completed their duties in a safe manner according to established procedures.
  • Reviewed technical publications related to armaments, munitions, explosives, maintenance processes to keep current on industry best practices.
  • Provided guidance and instruction to new team members regarding safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
  • Supervised the loading, unloading, checking, and stowing of armament and other related items for all flights.
  • Performed daily inspections of all assigned personnel and equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Weapons Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
12.2019 - 11.2022
  • Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness.
  • Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
  • Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
  • Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.

Education

BBA - Human Resources Management

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
09-2026

Associate of Applied Science -

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
10.2024

Skills

  • Actively pursued new learning opportunities to improve processes and drive innovation
  • Proficient in microsoft office
  • Strong & Effective Communication
  • Led innovative projects by taking thoughtful risks while managing potential downsides
  • Performance monitoring
  • Workflow optimization

Awards And Decorations

  • Airmen of the Month, Recognized as one of the leading and innovative Airmen of the Month, 05/01/24
  • Airmen of the Quarter, Recognized as one of the leading and innovated Airmen of the Quarter, 06/01/24

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Operations Team Leader

General Mills Inc
11.2024 - Current

Weapons Load Team Chief

United States Air Force, USAF
11.2022 - 05.2025

Weapons Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
12.2019 - 11.2022

BBA - Human Resources Management

University of Arizona

Associate of Applied Science -

Community College of The Air Force
Julio Rios