William Reyes

Site Manager / Risk and Compliance Manager

IKEA

Houston, USA

11.2023 - Current

Company Overview: Integrated and applied Risk and Compliance frameworks in our processes
In charge of securing a more efficient and risk aware organization resulting in better performance for our site buildings
Overall accountable to lead, review, support and secure the Business Risk and Compliance aspects of the business and operations in Ingka to enable achievement of set goals and strategic objectives
Lead by design, implementation and follow Risk and Compliance’s agenda, and help lead or develop leaders and teams in the function to secure a professional and high performing organization with identified talents for the needs of today and tomorrow
Inspired a risk and compliance mind-set, raise risk awareness, and promote a risk culture, based on anchored goals and clear directions for the function
Led the set-up of standardized, well embedded Risk and Compliance processes with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, aligned with internal stakeholders
Safeguarded a proactive handling of emerging risks and tomorrow’s challenges
Ensured and maintained a good cooperation with and between Business Areas, Group Functions, and other function/areas within IKEA by acting as an effective cross-functional partner
Integrated and applied Risk and Compliance frameworks in our processes
In charge of securing a more efficient and risk aware organization resulting in better performance for our site buildings
Overall accountable to lead, review, support and secure the Business Risk and Compliance aspects of the business and operations in Ingka to enable achievement of set goals and strategic objectives
Lead by design, implementation and follow Risk and Compliance’s agenda, and help lead or develop leaders and teams in the function to secure a professional and high performing organization with identified talents for the needs of today and tomorrow
Inspired a risk and compliance mind-set, raise risk awareness, and promote a risk culture, based on anchored goals and clear directions for the function
Led the set-up of standardized, well embedded Risk and Compliance processes with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, aligned with internal stakeholders
Safeguarded a proactive handling of emerging risks and tomorrow’s challenges
Ensured and maintained a good cooperation with and between Business Areas, Group Functions, and other function/areas within IKEA by acting as an effective cross-functional partner
Recognized as First Aid, CPR and AED Trained
Certified through Heart Saver (American Heart Association)
Completed 10 Hour OSHA Outreach Training for General Industry
Continuously improved and challenged the organization by identifying problem root causes to find solutions
Managed Resources by coordinating people and financial capital, material, and information to maximize efficiency and performance
Drove change and being a champion of new methods, digital systems, and processes to improve performance
Created and ensured close dialogue with Managers, Site Managers, Sales and Resolutions Manager and other Site Leaders to create consistent co-worker and customer experiences
Defined and coordinated site specific development needs and initiatives, thus securing efficient operation and performance
Acted when required by local legal requirements, as single point of site responsible Manager to secure regulations are followed
Integrated and applied Risk and Compliance frameworks in our processes
In charge of securing a more efficient and risk aware organization resulting in better performance for our site buildings
Overall accountable to lead, review, support and secure the Business Risk and Compliance aspects of the business and operations in Ingka to enable achievement of set goals and strategic objectives
Lead by design, implementation and follow Risk and Compliance’s agenda, and help lead or develop leaders and teams in the function to secure a professional and high performing organization with identified talents for the needs of today and tomorrow
Inspired a risk and compliance mind-set, raise risk awareness, and promote a risk culture, based on anchored goals and clear directions for the function
Led the set-up of standardized, well embedded Risk and Compliance processes with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, aligned with internal stakeholders
Safeguarded a proactive handling of emerging risks and tomorrow’s challenges
Ensured and maintained a good cooperation with and between Business Areas, Group Functions, and other function/areas within IKEA by acting as an effective cross-functional partner