Rudy Rojas
Okeechobee,United States
Summary
Dynamic Regional Warehouse Manager with a proven track record at Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions, excelling in logistics and inventory management. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and fostering team leadership, I successfully implemented safety protocols and improved performance metrics, ensuring compliance and driving results in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Warehouse Manager
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions
Okeechobee, United States
01.2020 - Current
- Managed daily operations across multiple yards, overseeing material and equipment flow.
- Supervised and mentored yard staff, assigning tasks and setting performance goals.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Identified inefficiencies and applied best practices to enhance operational performance.
- Maintained accurate inventory records while managing equipment maintenance and forecasts.
- Monitored KPIs, analyzed operational data, and reported findings to senior management.
- Assisted in regional budget development and managed contracts with external vendors.
- Collaborated with logistics and site leadership for seamless operations and execution.
Yard Manager
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions
Okeechobee, United States
11.2013 - 01.2020
- Supervised and trained yard staff to maintain efficient operations and a productive environment.
- Monitored and controlled inventory, ensuring accurate records and timely stock orders.
- Coordinated loading, unloading, and storage activities for seamless operational flow.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Managed maintenance and repair of equipment to meet safety standards.
- Maintained strong customer service by resolving issues effectively.
- Communicated with suppliers and vendors to maintain good relations.
- Generated detailed reports on yard activities for management insights.
Dispatcher
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions
Okeechobee, United States
07.2012 - 11.2013
- Created and optimized delivery routes using dispatch software to enhance efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
- Acted as primary contact for drivers, providing instructions and tracking progress.
- Addressed unexpected issues such as traffic and vehicle breakdowns by implementing alternative solutions.
- Prioritized and coordinated new orders with existing routes, focusing on urgent deliveries.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, driver activity, and operational metrics.
- Allocated appropriate resources, including drivers and vehicles, for each delivery.
- Communicated with customers to update them on delivery status and manage expectations.
Sample Coordinator
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions
Okeechobee, United States
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Received and processed samples by opening shipments, inspecting quality, and logging into company system.
- Created and maintained detailed inventory of samples, organizing by category or collection.
- Tracked and managed sample movement between departments, ensuring timely returns to storage or transitions to buyers or stylists.
- Collaborated with creative and marketing teams to supply samples for photoshoots, PR events, and brand initiatives.
- Prepared samples and provided critical information to buyers for informed purchasing decisions.
- Maintained accurate records of all sample activities, including receipt, movement, and status updates.
- Served as point of contact for designers and internal teams, addressing requests and delivering timely sample status updates.
Forklift Operator
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions
Okeechobee, United States
06.2010 - 01.2011
- Loaded, unloaded, and transported raw and pallet-packed materials and products.
- Operated forklifts and specialized machinery for efficient material handling and shipping.
- Conducted daily inspections of forklifts, reporting any damage promptly.
- Performed minor maintenance, ensuring secure loads and a clean work environment.
- Maintained detailed inventory records using RF scanners to track items accurately.
- Rotated stock and assisted with inventory counts to optimize management processes.
- Prepared shipments by labeling, sorting items, and checking for damages on inbound/outbound shipments.
Sheet Metal Worker
Universal Limited, Inc. Industrial Services
Birmingham, Area
01.2009 - 06.2009
- Responsibilities included: comprehension of detailed blueprints for the application of insulation and metal jacketing of major pipelines in power plants/gas plants/oil refineries, application of safe work practices when working with power tools, application of safe work practices when working in excess height of thirty feet, time management to ensure completion of project in the time allotted.
Sheet Metal Worker
Williams Insulation Inc
Casper, Area
04.2008 - 11.2008
- Responsibilities included: comprehension of detailed blueprints for the application of insulation and metal jacketing of major pipelines in power plants/gas plants/oil refineries, application of safe work practices when working with power tools, application of safe work practices when working in excess height of thirty feet, time management to ensure completion of project in the time allotted.
Autocad Technician
Expedition Surveying & Engineering, Inc.
Okeechobee, FL
08.2005 - 03.2008
- Responsibilities included: briefing of field crew with jobsite specifics, direct communication with clients/ firms regarding the needs of their projects, direct communication with county and state agencies to ensure accuracy in our findings, researching and understanding of public records to further comprehend the legal standing of parcels of land within the State of Florida, reviewing and comprehension of zoning changes to then update county records with said zoning changes.
Autocad Technician
Leland Dyals Land Surveying Company
Okeechobee, FL
11.2004 - 08.2005
- Responsibilities included: direct communication with clients/ firms regarding the needs of their projects, direct communication with county and state agencies to ensure accuracy in our findings, researching and understanding of public records to further comprehend the legal standing of parcels of land within the State of Florida.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Indian River State College
Okeechobee, FL01.2004
Some College (No Degree) -
New England Institute of Technology
West Palm Beach, FLSkills
- Logistics and inventory management
- Safety compliance and monitoring
- Operational efficiency
- Budget and KPI management
- Vendor relations and coordination
- Team leadership and coaching
- Customer service and care
- Data analysis and problem solving
- Staff training and supervision
- Time management
- Performance evaluation
- Report generation
- Lean principles application
- Transportation management
- Distribution planning and forecasting
- Warehouse operations oversight
- Order fulfillment and stock control
- Space planning and order processing
- ERP software utilization
- Purchasing management
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Shipping, receiving, and storage management
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Conflict resolution skills
Websites
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Warehouse Manager
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions
01.2020 - Current
Yard Manager
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions
11.2013 - 01.2020
Dispatcher
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions
07.2012 - 11.2013
Sample Coordinator
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions
01.2011 - 07.2013
Forklift Operator
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions
06.2010 - 01.2011
Sheet Metal Worker
Universal Limited, Inc. Industrial Services
01.2009 - 06.2009
Sheet Metal Worker
Williams Insulation Inc
04.2008 - 11.2008
Autocad Technician
Expedition Surveying & Engineering, Inc.
08.2005 - 03.2008
Autocad Technician
Leland Dyals Land Surveying Company
11.2004 - 08.2005
Certificate of Completion - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Indian River State College
Some College (No Degree) -
New England Institute of Technology