David Ruales

Experience

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  Abbott

  May 2015 - Dec 2015

  Industrial Engineering

  Elaborate purchase orders for imported raw materials and finished products, verifying that the quantities requested and the delivery times settled in the system match the amounts and times required by the planning area. Request quotation for the purchased materials for later review and approval. Coordinate with the supplier and the Materials Warehouse for the replacement and destruction of the material. Additionally, I carry out reports of rejections and complaints and send them to suppliers. Create quality notices for change controls in SAP, specifying the reason, the approved supplier and manufacturer, the proposed supplier and manufacturer and the purchase order under which the material for approval will arrive. Make purchase reports. Show less

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  Constructora Meléndez S.A

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2017

  Project Engineer

  Manage, consolidate, and analyse information crucial for planning and decision-making across diverse areas. Contribute to screening and reporting activities to assess goal fulfilment and performance indicators. Oversee and control projects within the realm of operations. Develop and manage budgets associated with key operational aspects. Conduct studies focused on optimizing processes and enhancing overall efficiency.

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  TQ Confiable - Tecnoquímicas

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

  Product Engineer

  Take an active role in designing activities that effectively stimulate the purchase and sale of products. Efficiently coordinate the procurement of advertising material and awards from various providers. Expertly manage advertising materials available in the cellars and ensure their timely clearance. Be confident in your ability to maintain the availability of all materials and awards.

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  Beaumonde Catering

  Jun 2018 - Mar 2020

  Logistics Consultant

  Assist in the coordination and packing of deliveries by receiving and unpacking parcels, completing associated documentation, and dispatching stock. Facilitate the preparation of internal and external clients' orders by gathering and loading stock while ensuring the availability and accurate recording of inventory movement. Additionally, make transport arrangements and track items to ensure timely delivery. This job requires a high level of organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with others to meet deadlines. Show less

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  Lynch Group

  Apr 2020 - now

  As an Operations Manager at Lynch Group, I oversee the production of high-quality products for distribution to clients and customers. My responsibilities include managing diverse teams, such as value-add, staking and grading, picking, packing, and dispatch teams. I prepare daily human resources plans, coordinate transportation, and oversee final product quality checks. Additionally, I participate in recruitment, onboarding, ongoing training, and implement team morale incentives to boost productivity. Ensuring employee safety and compliance with company policies and regulations through the implementation of specific safety measures, such as GMP, SQF & HACCP systems, is also a key part of my role. My key achievements in this role include reducing waste by 5% through a FIFO approach and improved inventory management, increasing profitability by 15% via reverse logistics, boosting product compliance to 95% by forecasting production and ensuring regulatory adherence, cutting transport costs by 12% by consolidating shipments, increasing efficiency and reducing labour costs by 45% through time studies, reducing casual staff turnover by 50% by fostering a collaborative work environment, and effectively taking on site management duties during the manager’s absence. Show less During my tenure as Production Lead at Lynch Group, I was responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating floral production and crop maintenance, as well as supporting the growing and processing of herbs and ornamentals. I provided day-to-day direction to crop workers for all cut gerberas-related tasks to fulfill objectives and maximize profit and efficiency. My role involved preparing reports, budgets, and forecasts for gerberas and presenting them to my immediate boss. I also assessed changing situations and responded accordingly by issuing commands and directives to subordinate staff. Additionally, I assisted with administering GMP, SQF & HACCP systems and replaced the SQF Practitioner when needed. My notable achievements include achieving a 33% cost reduction by reorganizing the flower cutting line layout, extending the product life cycle by 50% by optimizing resource allocation for crop maintenance, boosting internal customer satisfaction and cutting product rejection by 10% through improved sorting processes, and enhancing staff performance by 60% by creating measurable cycle time metrics. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Production Lead

    Apr 2020 - Mar 2023