Rafael Paz
Beloit,United States
Summary
Results-driven manager accustomed to overseeing operations with strong attention to detail. History of meeting demanding group objectives through employee training, motivation and performance management. Working knowledge of optimal practices and safety behaviors for Amazon Fulfillment Centers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Control Manager
Stoughton Trailers
05.2023 - Current
- Improved accuracy of inventory data with regular audits and reconciliation activities.
- Managed a team of material control specialists, providing coaching and guidance to enhance their skills and professional development.
- Enhanced warehouse organization, designing effective storage layouts for optimal space utilization.
- Resolved material shortages proactively, collaborating with production teams to minimize downtime due to stockouts.
- Conducted regular training sessions on safe material handling practices for warehouse staff members, promoting a culture of safety awareness.
Transportation Area Manager
Amazon.com Fulfillment Center
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Led team of 30 to maintain healthy trailer pool in yard by comparing historical data vs predicted incoming volume and ensure timely arrival and departure of freight
- Utilize Amazon yard management services (YMS) to maintain visibility on yard capacity and provide building operations with a dwelling assets report to keep a smooth flow of incoming and departing assets
- Brief supervisors on daily goals and prior day escalations
- Conduct one on one performance reviews with supervisors
- Conduct weekly safety audits of fleet vehicles and incoming Amazon owned trailers
- Participate in Safety Review Board meetings weekly to present driver safety scores and incidents that may have occurred.
- MKE Node SME for TOMY labor and equipment planning.
Ship Clerk
Amazon
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Reduced shipping errors with diligent record-keeping and attention to detail.
- Enhanced communication between warehouse staff, management, and customers through regular reporting of shipment statuses.
- Expedited order fulfillment by coordinating closely with warehouse team members to ensure timely product retrieval and dispatch.
- Increased overall shipment accuracy by regularly reviewing packing lists against actual contents before releasing cargo for dispatch.
Education
Study Program -
Nuview Bridge Early College High School
Nuview, California08.2017
Skills
- Leadership
- Adapting
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Spanish Speaker
- Self Management
- Production Scheduling
- Cost Reduction
Accomplishments
- Labor planning cost reductions - Amazon.com, 04/2022 - 05/2023, Used historical data and trends to properly adjust labor hours needed in Midwest sites to maximize use of equipment.
- Third Party Carrier cost reduction - Midwest, 06/2022 - 05/2023, Assisted in launching Amazons Midwest expansion of site to site runs to reduce cost of third-party carriers by utilizing excess labor hours and available equipment to complete tours, saving an excess of at least $500 per tour.
Hobbies and Interests
- Growth Opportunity
- Challenge and innovate the process
- Responsibilities
Projects
Amazon TOMY Midwest Expansion, 06/2022 - 05/2023, Assisted in launching Amazons Midwest expansion of site to site runs to reduce cost of third-party carriers.
Timeline
Material Control Manager
Stoughton Trailers
05.2023 - Current
Ship Clerk
Amazon
09.2018 - 11.2019
Transportation Area Manager
Amazon.com Fulfillment Center
08.2018 - 05.2023
Study Program -
Nuview Bridge Early College High School
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