Miguel Arellano
Edinburg ,TX
Summary
Operations professional with proven track record in optimizing processes and driving efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving measurable results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Dependable and results-driven, known for enhancing operational performance.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Gemini Express LLC.
2020 - Current
- Performs hands-on mechanical repairs and emergency roadside fixes on semi-trucks to minimize downtime.
- Diagnoses mechanical failures and coordinated immediate corrective actions.
- Orders, sources, and manages truck parts and equipment, ensuring cost efficiency and timely availability.
- Conducts hot-shot deliveries of critical parts and supplies to maintain continuous operations.
- Oversee preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and DOT compliance.
- Manage daily operations, scheduling, logistics, and vendor relationships.
Maintenance Manager/Operations Manager
Waste Connections Of Texas
2001 - 2024
- Oversaw maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Developed and implemented preventative maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing training and guidance to improve skill sets and efficiency.
- Analyzed maintenance processes, identifying areas for improvement to reduce downtime and operational costs.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely procurement of parts and services to support maintenance activities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.,
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Conducted regular inspections to assess equipment condition, implementing repairs as needed to maintain functionality.
Education
Associate of Science - Heavy Equipment And Transportation Technology
South Texas College
McAllen, TXSkills
- Maintenance and Operations Management
- Safety Leadership & Incident Prevention
- Preventative Maintenance
- Budget Forecasting & Cost Control
- Route Management & Operational Efficiency
- Fleet Tracking System & Reporting
- Heavy Equipment Diagnostics & Failure Analysis
- Accident & Injury Reporting (ESIS)
- Team leadership, Training & Coaching
- Vendor Negotiation & Inventory Management
- Customer Service & Issue Resolving
- DOT/FMCSA Compliance
- Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel
Certification
- Welder- Torch Certified
- Smith System Safety Training
- Forklift Certified
- CDL Class B
- BLS: First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Operations Manager
Gemini Express LLC.
2020 - Current
Maintenance Manager/Operations Manager
Waste Connections Of Texas
2001 - 2024
Associate of Science - Heavy Equipment And Transportation Technology
South Texas College