Matthew Lara
Fort Dodge,IA
Summary
Proven Maintenance III and Supply Chain Manager with a track record of enhancing equipment repairs and supply chain efficiencies at City of Fort Dodge and Pepsi. Expert in hand tool proficiency and fostering strong team leadership, achieving significant improvements in project completion and inventory accuracy. Skilled in implementing risk mitigation and quality control strategies, ensuring high standards of safety and operational excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance III
City of Fort Dodge
07.2015 - Current
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among peers through training sessions on best practices in die maintenance techniques.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient workflow and timely completion of projects.
- Provided troubleshooting expertise for complex issues, quickly identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Achieved faster equipment repairs, utilizing specialized tools and techniques for each task at hand.
- Completed work orders accurately and efficiently, providing detailed documentation on repairs performed and parts used.
- Maintained open communication with supervisors regarding any potential risks or concerns related to equipment performance or safety hazards.
Supply Chain Manager
Pepsi
11.2000 - 04.2014
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy with the implementation of a robust cycle counting program.
- Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for team members, enhancing skills development and employee retention rates within the department.
- Supervised 8 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Initiated risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, minimizing impacts on business continuity.
- Maintained a distribution center inventory of $1M+ on a daily basis
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IASkills
- Hand tool proficiency
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power tool proficiency
- Quality control
- General leadership abilities
- Class A CDL with Doubles -Triples and Tanker Endorsement
- Snowplowing Experience
- Heavy equipment operating experience
Timeline
Maintenance III
City of Fort Dodge
07.2015 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Pepsi
11.2000 - 04.2014
No Degree - General Studies
Iowa Central Community College
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