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Work History
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Nestor Suarez

Acworth

Summary

Proactive Operations Manager adept at anticipating needs and making effective adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Ready to bring expertise and 12 years of stone experience to company needing a hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader.


Experienced with overseeing complex operational functions and implementing process enhancements. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team collaboration and meet organizational benchmarks. Knowledge of strategic planning and resource management for optimal operational performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Top Shop Stone
11.2023 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness.

Production Manager

Construction Resources Inc.
01.2019 - 11.2023
  • Planned and organize production schedules to meet revenue target.
  • Assured all companies policies and protocols are followed in fabrication shop.
  • Logically determine highest use of all shop resources at all times and ensure highest use of each is applied at all times.
  • Communicated shop schedule to quality control manager, operations director, fabricators, installers, PM's and delivery personnel on daily basis.
  • Attended meetings as conducted by management to ensure production goals are understood by fabricators and work completed is reported on daily basis while making adjustment to work strategies daily in order to maximize production
  • Planned, organized and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production.
  • Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
  • Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
  • Oversaw scheduling and job backlogs to properly allocate personnel and material resources.

CAD Supervisor

Construction Resources Inc.
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Monitored work of 6 drafters and evaluate their performance in the office.
  • Devised overall strategy for documentation and identify the sheets planned for each stage of the work.
  • Mentored less experienced programmers and train new personnel.
  • Guided and monitored CAD operators by providing technical support, introducing latest technologies and ensure maintenance of expected standards in performances.
  • Attended regular meetings to discuss with CAD operators and technicians the progress of projects and solving the problems that arose during implementation of the projects.

CNC Programmer

Construction Resources Inc.
06.2013 - 10.2017
  • Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
  • Analyzed job orders and performed necessary calculations while modifying existing programs for increased efficiency.
  • Inspected finished products to verify compliance with production tolerances.
  • Prioritized tasks to meet project deadlines and remained composed in busy work environments to avoid wasted time and effort.
  • Coordinated and supervised assembly work for couplers and rolling assembly crews

CNC Operator

Construction Resources Inc.
10.2012 - 06.2013
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Calibrated machines to keep them running at peak performance.
  • Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Instituto Tecnologico Superior De La Region Carbon

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Staff Management
  • Equipment operation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Production planning
  • Customer-oriented
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Operations management
  • Team development
  • Adaptability to change

Additional Information

Fluency in English & Spanish

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Operations Manager

Top Shop Stone
11.2023 - Current

Production Manager

Construction Resources Inc.
01.2019 - 11.2023

CAD Supervisor

Construction Resources Inc.
10.2017 - 01.2019

CNC Programmer

Construction Resources Inc.
06.2013 - 10.2017

CNC Operator

Construction Resources Inc.
10.2012 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Instituto Tecnologico Superior De La Region Carbon
Nestor Suarez