Michael Montanez
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Accomplished and resourceful management professional with 20+ years of experience in logistics and supply chain infrastructure supporting automotive and manufacturing industries. Track record of successful production management, process improvement, and warehouse management systems (including shipping, receiving, and materials). Adept at managing manufacturing resources and controlling costs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Specialist
IES Residential
Las Vegas, NV
01.2024 - 09.2026
- Managed inventory control processes to ensure accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Oversaw shipping and receiving operations, optimizing workflow for efficiency and accuracy.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance team performance.
- Implemented best practices for material handling, reducing damage and improving operational reliability.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing process efficiency while maintaining high service levels.
- Verified amount of items received in orders and cross-checked with invoices.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily order fulfillment goals, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization within the warehouse facility, promoting a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Loaded and unloaded items from and to shipping containers and vessels.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for potential enhancement and implementing changes as needed.
- Conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records while minimizing discrepancies between physical stock and system data.
Warehouse Worker
Gibson Technical Services
Las Vegas, NV
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials throughout warehouse.
- Organized inventory using barcode scanning systems to enhance accuracy and retrieval speed.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline shipping processes, improving overall workflow efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced order fulfillment times by optimizing storage layouts.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Warehouse Material Handler
Employnet Personnel Services
Henderson, NV
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials within warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring safe handling of inventory.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Assisted with cycle counts to ensure accuracy of stock levels.
Food Services Associate, Retail
Stanford Healthcare
Palo Alto, CA
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Registered sales on a cash register by scanning items, itemizing, and totaling customers’ purchases.
- Sets-up food stations in the hospital retail cafeteria and served customers.
- Provided customer service in a friendly and positive manner.
Warehouse Associate, Services Organization
Tesla (Johnson Services)
Fremont, CA
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Crated finished goods for export to an external logistical stores warehouse.
- Generated documentation to communicate progress of weekly forecast with internal and external groups
Warehouse Associate, Parts Distribution Center
Toyota Motors Sales USA, Inc.
San Ramon, CA
01.2006 - 09.2016
- Processed material orders through pick, pack, and ship functions for delivery to external customers.
- Participated in Kaizen activities to improve productivity by implementing new procedures.
Warehouse Supervisor
Plastikon Industries
Hayward, CA
06.2002 - 12.2004
- Managed the receiving and delivery of raw materials/finished products in a timely manner.
- Communicated and collaborated cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues.
- Ensured adherence to logistics/warehouse operations through SOPs which comply with company policies and safety guidelines.
Material Handler IV
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, CA
10.1994 - 01.2002
- Safety committee member who coordinated monthly meetings.
- Coordinated two facility moves with a $100K budget. Oversaw tasks ranging from facilities coordinates – cubicle display, equipment layout and computer networking to vendor assistance.
- Tracked deliverables and deadlines for various departmental project initiatives.
- Organized new hire orientation; arranged computer equipment, email access, phone administration, and access to premises.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tupelo High School
Tupelo, OKSkills
- Six Sigma Methodology
- Kaizen
- Lean Manufacturing
- Resource Allocation
- Industrial Equipment
- Data Extraction
- Variance Analysis
- WMS/SAP Applications
- International/Domestic Shipping
- Microsoft Suite
- Inventory Control
- Pick/Pack/Ship
Personal Information
Title: Warehouse Associate
Timeline
Warehouse Specialist
IES Residential
01.2024 - 09.2026
Warehouse Worker
Gibson Technical Services
07.2022 - 01.2024
Warehouse Material Handler
Employnet Personnel Services
03.2022 - 07.2022
Food Services Associate, Retail
Stanford Healthcare
11.2019 - 01.2022
Warehouse Associate, Services Organization
Tesla (Johnson Services)
01.2018 - 11.2019
Warehouse Associate, Parts Distribution Center
Toyota Motors Sales USA, Inc.
01.2006 - 09.2016
Warehouse Supervisor
Plastikon Industries
06.2002 - 12.2004
Material Handler IV
Applied Materials
10.1994 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
Tupelo High School