RUBEN ALVAREZ JR.
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Forward-thinking Maintenance Technician with 20+ years of experience supporting maintenance operations, leading technical teams, and improving equipment reliability across high-volume manufacturing and distribution environments. Strong background in automation, conveyor systems, and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting with a proven ability to reduce downtime, implement process improvements, and build high-performing teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician II / III
TARGET Flow Center
01.2024 - Current
- Lead and motivate employees to stay productive, engaged, and aligned with operational goals.
- Direct daily workflow and assign tasks for the E&F team, maintaining smooth operations when management is not present.
- Mentor new technicians and guide continuous skill-development efforts to strengthen team capability.
- Coordinate escalations with team members and Honeywell engineers to quickly resolve complex technical issues.
- Lead major repairs and on-site projects while enforcing strict safety and quality standards.
- Resolve work-order requests efficiently, improving response time and cross-department operational performance.
- Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
Maintenance Technician II
Ross Stores Distribution Center
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Lead a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering continuous professional development.
- Supported supervisor teams by maintaining reliability across shift operations and ensuring smooth workflow.
- Trained staff on best practices for maintenance procedures and safe operation of tools and machinery.
- Reduced downtime by rapidly diagnosing and repairing issues involving machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex machinery issues, improving system reliability.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs, prevent equipment failures, and sustain operational continuity.
Production Supervisor
Dart Container
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Supervised 38+ employees across maintenance, QC, packing, and janitorial teams, ensuring high performance and alignment with operational goals.
- Managed team performance through coaching, corrective guidance, and continuous engagement to enhance productivity and safety.
- Improved team engagement and strengthened communication across departments and shifts.
- Led safety walks, shift meetings, and cross-department coordination to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards.
- Coordinated scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow planning to consistently meet production targets.
- Led cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and optimize workflows for smoother production.
- Managed scheduling, work orders, payroll actions, and attendance to maintain organized and efficient shift operations.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and increased efficiency across production line
Maintenance Technician II
Dart Container
01.2002 - 01.2019
- Lead maintenance operations, ensuring equipment functionality, safety compliance, and minimal unplanned downtime.
- Mentored and trained new technicians, improving team capability, troubleshooting skills, and adherence to maintenance protocols.
- Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) on major breakdowns or incidents and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Served on OpEx/continuous improvement teams, driving improvements in safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Performed preventive maintenance (PMs) and troubleshooting on printing, packaging, and conveyor systems to support high production uptime.
- Conducted routine inspections and proactive troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues before failure.
- Created accurate work orders and documentation, supporting downtime reduction initiatives and maintenance planning accuracy.
Education
GED -
Mira Loma Christian School
Mira LomaSkills
- Effective Team Leadership – Guiding and mentoring teams to achieve operational goals
- Employee Training and Mentoring – Developing team skills to improve performance and safety
- Operational Efficiency – Driving process improvements and optimizing workflow
- Process Improvement – Implementing initiatives to reduce downtime, waste, and errors
- Project Coordination – Planning and executing maintenance or operational projects
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Coordinating across departments for seamless operations
- Preventive Maintenance – Planning and executing PMs to ensure equipment reliability
- Automation Systems Expertise – Supporting and troubleshooting automated equipment
- Work Order Management – Creating, tracking, and executing maintenance work orders efficiently
- Safety Compliance – Enforcing safety standards and procedures across teams
- Facility Maintenance – Overseeing facility upkeep to support continuous operations
- Time Management – Prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and operational demands
Certification
- LOTO Certified
- PIT Certified
CORE LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Maintenance & Operations Management
- Workflow Planning & Prioritization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement / Lean / 5S
- Performance Coaching & Mentorship
- Safety Compliance & Culture Building
- Vendor & Contractor Coordination
- Project Leadership
- Root Cause Analysis & Downtime Reduction
ADDITIONAL VALUE
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Strong communicator and relationship-builder
- Analytical, calm under pressure, and reliable
- "Owner’s mindset" approach to leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance Technician II / III
TARGET Flow Center
01.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician II
Ross Stores Distribution Center
01.2021 - 01.2024
Production Supervisor
Dart Container
01.2019 - 01.2021
Maintenance Technician II
Dart Container
01.2002 - 01.2019
GED -
Mira Loma Christian School