John M. Torres

Experience

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  Abbot Laboratories

  Aug 1985 - Jun 2000

  Production Operator I Materials Handler I Production Supervisor
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  Grande Communications Networks LLC

  Mar 2000 - Jan 2002

  Warehouse Manager

  Successfully started and managed a functional warehouse from its conceptual stage to full operational status• Indentified capital equipment requirements and ensured procurement and proper implementation of equipment and consumables• Implemented all visual process management in bay/location control • Worked with accounting to improve cycle counts and physical programs as needed to support control requirements

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  Pearson

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2007

  Executed program tasks in very cultural-diverse, multi-shift, Oracle intense environment. Directed 100+ temps, production leads and production clerks. Provided leadership, direction and training for 2 processes. Served as primary contact to internal customers for information requests and problem solving (root-cause analysis & corrective actions)• Achieved a 56% reduction in labor by implementation of Lean principles. • Reduced 60% in cost per unit which resulted in a $80k savings in Prepack.• Realized a 37% increase rate of wrapped material throughput by standardizing machine set-ups. Show less Lead, guided and directed temporary employees. Maintained stack pulls and productivity levels determined by manager. Provided up to date reports when needed and served as communication link between external departments and warehouse.• Successfully reduced warehouse space by 1/3 of total floor space which resulted in the closing down of satellite warehouse. • Demonstrated high levels of accuracy in inventory and procedures which produced 96.5 Bin accuracy and 98.8% dollar accuracy. Show less

  • Supervisor - Operations

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  • Warehouse Lead Material Handler

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
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  Pearson

  May 2007 - May 2016

  Oversaw staff of 100+ employees in 8 distinctive processing areas. Planned staffing level, metric goals, direct operations to ensure compliance with prescribed quality, cost, on time delivery and safety initiatives.• Increased quality level by 15% by implementing Lean principles; Theory of Constraints and Value added vs. Non-Value added activities. • Achieved ISO certification by creating and implementing module in tracking software to record, monitor and house calibration certificates along with Preventive Maintenance records.• Delivered 100% of large scale administrations (40M units) on by adding automated conveyor system, reducing footprint by 15% and utilizing visual management and real-time metrics. • Contributed to success of Packaging realizing a 38% reduction in labor hours/units since 2010 which which yielded a savings of $245K Show less Managed and directed activities eight functional areas within the Packaging department. Meet all contractual commitments and ensured timely delivery, cost effectiveness, and quality of manufacturing process in an environment of dynamic volume and technological change.• Planned, scheduled and directed for specific functional area within Packaging which included labor management, equipment maintenance and purchasing• Directed and managed 30 full time and 100+ temporary associates.• Maintained, developed and analyzed productivity and performance measurements within Packaging while supporting, driving and participating/leading in continuous improvement initiatives • Researched, analyzed and suggested equipment for packaging management team to make cost-effective purchasing decisions. Show less

  • Manager - Operations (Packaging)

    May 2013 - May 2016

  • Assistant Manager - Operations

    May 2007 - May 2013
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  Liberty National- The Mayo Agencies

  May 2017 - Mar 2018

  Agent

  Specialized in individual and group life and supplemental health coverage.

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  Hewlett Volkswagen

  Apr 2018 - now

  Senior Sales Consultant

  Automotive Industries