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Opa-Locka, Florida, United States

Oversee and manage all day-to-day operations of the trailer manufacturing plant, ensuring production efficiency, quality standards, and adherence to safety regulations. Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules are met on time and within budget. Supervise, mentor, and provide direction to supervisors and production teams. Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement among all staff members. Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resources. Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to enhance production flow and quality. Monitor equipment and facilities for proper functioning and work with maintenance to minimize downtime.

Florida, United States

Oversee and officiate competitive amateur Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing and Boxing events to ensure the safety of all participants. Regulate a fair and safe platform for all amateur fighters, promotors and spectators. Enforce Florida Boxing Commission regulatory mandates in all amateur combat sport events in the State of Florida. Ensure that all amateur participants have completed the needed medical requirements in order to compete and verify all amateur fight records prior to participating in an event. Safeguard all officiating bodies and make certain that every inspector, official and referee is creating the safest possible atmosphere for amateur fighters.

Miami, Florida, United States

Plan and schedule personnel and materials, while delegating work effectively.Encourage a positive morale on the production floor in order to produce an effective team and meet on-time deliveries.· Managed and oversaw the daily operations and proper functioning of theProduction Department, to include maintenance, safety and purchasing of equipment.· Provided technical leadership to ensure proper installation, operation, consistency of applications, andlong-term viability of manufacturing equipment.· Supervised raw material inventory with vendors to communicate quality and delivery issues.· Provided motivation training for employees to improve their work performance.· Ensure that all operations are carried in an appropriate, cost-effective way.· Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices.· Perform quality controls to monitor production KPI’s.

Miramar, Florida, United States

Direct and coordinate production, operations, quality assurance, testing, or maintenance in industrial plants. Oversee the research and development of new products and procedures. Hire, train, and mentor other engineers and supporting staff. Write performance reviews and solve internal issues.Managed all production, engineering, maintenance, and quality control aspects of the company. Oversaw the analysis and review of budgets, schedules, production requirements, and headcount to determine the cost-effective and efficient method to obtain necessary resources. Ensured that health and safety regulations are met with state, federal and local compliance.Manage and coordinate daily activities to ensure high performance and production at all times. Ensure company policies and procedures are followed as well as assisting in the onboarding process of new hires and providing training and educational materials to staff members.Ensure that all operations are carried in an appropriate, cost-effective way. Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices. Perform quality controls to monitor production KPIs. Manage warehouse in compliance with company's policies and vision.

Tamarac, Florida

Used Lean Manufacturing to find efficiencies in the production process, over seven months. Worked efficiently in an individual and collaborative environment while maintaining high-quality performance. Established production standards, metrics, and performance monitoring systems. Managed a team of more than 60 employees across the Stamping & Automation Department. Implemented initiatives that reduced production scrap by 80%. Designed work instructions to ensure timely demands.

Weston, Florida

Planned and directed manufacturing activities, including closely monitoring the production line to ensure orders were fulfilled on time. Followed staff performance carefully, provided the necessary support and enforced safety and health requirements consistently. Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime and checked production for any quality issues. Achieved or exceeded predetermined production goals. Ensured employee safety and wellbeing by following all procedures and guidelines. Maintained production demands on time to provide appropriate applications.

Coral Springs, Florida

Facilitated manufacturing operations and production efficiency by engaging employees through effective communication and personal example. Followed all mandated federal, state and local regulations, including company guidelines for operational and employee safety and wellbeing. Monitored and maintained employee performance records, and provided appropriate corrective feedback to ensure production standards and goals were met. Sampled raw materials for Quality Management System before approving their release. Recruited, trained and developed a high-performance team. Established open lines of communication between associates and management. Enforced all safety and health standards and maintained an excellent safety record.

Pompano, Florida

Directed group kickboxing classes Maintained attendance records of participating studentsDeveloped amusing classes for participants to enhance martial arts skills and fitnessDevised safe customized workouts to avoid injury to students Properly maintained the needed supplies and facilities Adapted kickboxing program by assessing students’ needs• 18 x World Pro Sanshou Champion • 42 x National Pro & National Champion• 1 x Pro Muay Thai Champion • 15 x Martial Arts Hall of Famer

Ft. Lauderdale , Florida

Key responsibilities included customer relations, purchasing, sub-contractor management, scheduling, logistics and account operations. Implemented new systems, quality assurance and control mechanisms to increase efficiencies, drive productivity and expedite product delivery to meet or exceed client expectations. Developed and maintained excellent rapport with customers to deliver exceptional service and management support to mitigate and resolve any complaints and issues expeditiously. Supervised and maintained excellent employee relations with 125+ employees. Managed vendor relations to obtain cost-effective purchases of warehouse supplies. Enforced all safety standards and maintained an excellent safety record.

Trenton, New Jersey

Responsible for Client Relations, Customer Orders, Material Deliveries, and Purchasing Department tasks. Research and Recommendation of site selection, layout, defined design criteria, as well as involved in initial planning, cost estimates, and securing funds. Human Resources Department management, including hiring recommendations and employee training as per company requirements. Enhanced the highest customer service capacity. I supervised and completed over 40 projects in less than five years. Managed all client relations and customer orders, enhanced high customer service standards.