Ramiro Ortiz

• Manufacturing production for a world leader in mattress manufacturing, labor intensive manufacturing that includes developing effective processes to ensure all production demands are fulfilled to plan. Leading teams in Shipping, Matt build, Unit build, Foundation & Foam fabrication. Excels in conducting quality trends, analysis and reporting while identifying and advocating for continuous improvement opportunities while offering outstanding communication, interpersonal and decision-making capabilities.

Key Achievements:

• Coordinated relocation of a manufacturing plant in December 2019, overseeing logistics and team efforts to ensure seamless transition.
• Managed payroll processes, conducted HSE safety walks, and performed quality inspections to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
• 6S/lean principles (standardized procedures to improve safety, quality, productivity and employee behaviors).
• Acted as a super user for Microsoft Dynamics AX during D365 implementation, providing training and support to team members.
• Monitored compliance with union contracts and labor agreements, fostering positive employee relations.

• Managed manufacturing production for a world leader in modern energy (wind); developed effective processes to meet production demands.
• 2MW/3MW mix model assembly, lean manufacturing process flow.
• Implemented 6S/lean compliance to standardize procedures, enhancing safety, quality, productivity, and employee behaviors.
• Exercises elaborate safety requirements to foster a zero-injury safety culture.
• Maintained accurate payroll records for employees, ensuring timely payments.

• Led manufacturing production for world leader in modern energy (wind), developing effective processes to fulfill all production demands.
• Executed fiberglass assembly for 2MW/3MW mix models, coordinating lean manufacturing efforts and project activities.
• Managed parts distribution to optimize production flow on the manufacturing line.
• 6S/lean compliant (standardize procedures to improve safety, quality, productivity and employee behaviors).
• Exercises elaborate safety requirements to foster a zero-injury safety culture.

• Coordinated and scheduled outbound shipments for projects and general deliveries (domestic and export) in compliance with U.S. Customs foreign trade zone regulations; preserved finished goods during storage per preservation manual.

Key Achievements:

• Managed parts inventory to ensure 100% accuracy in delivery of containerized project shipments.
• Trained team on SAP software, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy in logistics processes.
• 6S/lean compliant (standardize procedures to improve safety, quality, productivity and employee behaviors).
• Organized and implemented power supply setup for storage lot prior to wiring.

• Receiving & scheduling all inbound shipments (in compliance with U.S. Customs foreign trade zone regulations).
• Coordinated material flow to warehouse and production floor, ensuring adherence to quality and FIFO practices.
• Developing processes to ensure quality of all parts introduced to factory, maintaining strict inventory practices ensuring accuracy.
• Implemented comprehensive safety protocols, contributing to a culture of zero injuries.
• 5-S/lean compliant (standardize procedures to improve safety, quality, productivity and employee behaviors).
• Showcased key accomplishments that enhanced operational efficiency and team effectiveness.
• October 2013 – January 2014 assisted Vestas Towers (Pueblo, CO) transportation department loading tower sections (both truck & rail operations).

• Manufacturing Logistics for a world leader in modern energy (wind); labor intensive manufacturing that involves the import of raw materials/components and the export of factory products.
• Key Achievements:
• Oversaw B-shift receiving operation, ensuring effective daily communication with upper management.
• Implemented 5-S methodology to standardize procedures, enhancing workplace organization, safety, quality, and employee behavior.
• Exercises elaborate safety requirements to foster a zero-injury safety culture.

• Directed a 25+ member team to develop efficient routing systems for $50+ million in supplies and equipment, monitoring daily distribution operations including quality controls and reverse logistics. Oversaw dispatching, routing, tracking, and shipping activities to ensure safe and accurate delivery of goods, while training staff on new systems and communicating operational needs to senior management.
• Developed reverse logistics program to maximize returns on damaged, returned, and recalled products, converting $15 million in inventory into capital annually for 32 stores while minimizing in-store returns.
• Created automated methods for property tracking procedures, enhancing accuracy and accountability.

Warehouse Supervisor, 1995 – 1997

• Supervised a 5+ member team to develop the most efficient system to support a store in excess of $18 million in annual sales. Monitored all daily operations including: replenishment & inventory controls, stock balancing, delivery, while overseeing the warehouse third party service procedures.
• Played an intricate role in creating new ways to support all aspects of the store's business to impact the overall success of the operation including sales.