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Luis Guedez

Savannah,GA

Summary

Customer-Oriented Manager with 10 years of hands-on experience overseeing employee performance and providing expert guidance to teams of over 45 individuals. Adept in logistics industry best practices and principles of employee management. Combines exceptional time management and organizational skills to drive team success. Energetic leader with a proven track record of motivating teams and fostering positive dynamics to achieve ambitious goals. Committed to cultivating an open, communicative culture where employees are empowered to contribute to the company's success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Manager

Dollar Tree Distribution Center
Savannah, Georgia
03.2024 - Current
  • Lead and manage a team of 20 employees in the Equipment Department, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
  • Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to monitor progress of individual employees.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations across multiple teams.
  • Supported the integration of new technologies and WMS systems to enhance distribution efficiency and accuracy.
  • Contributed to the launch and operational setup of a newly opened distribution center in West-Memphis DC18, ensuring a smooth transition from planning to full operation.
  • Played a key role in the recruitment process by conducting interviews, assessing candidate qualifications, and recommending hires to ensure a strong and capable team.

Operations Supervisor

Moore Advanced Inc
Savannah, GA
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
  • Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
  • Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.

Operations Manager

Alimentos SJT
Barquisimeto, Venezuela
01.2014 - 08.2021
  • Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
  • Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
  • Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
  • Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance on existing and new production equipment and performed routine calibration.
  • Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
  • Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
  • Contributed to new plant startup and implementation of processes for manufacturing, shipping and receiving and inventory management.
  • Negotiated materials with suppliers to remain within budget.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Universidad Fermin Toro
Barquisimeto - Venezuela

High School Diploma -

Colegio San Vicente De Paul

Some College (No Degree) - English As A Second Language

Canadian Language Learning College
Ottawa - Canada

Some College (No Degree) -

International English Language Testing System
Ottawa - Canada

Skills

  • Processes and Procedures
  • Experience in Leadership
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Critical Thinking
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Problem Resolution
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Active Listening
  • Relationship Building

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Department Manager

Dollar Tree Distribution Center
03.2024 - Current

Operations Supervisor

Moore Advanced Inc
11.2022 - 03.2024

Operations Manager

Alimentos SJT
01.2014 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Universidad Fermin Toro

High School Diploma -

Colegio San Vicente De Paul

Some College (No Degree) - English As A Second Language

Canadian Language Learning College

Some College (No Degree) -

International English Language Testing System

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