Hector Gavilanez
Fairfield
Summary
Dynamic Materials Manager with proven success at Contra Costa County, driving supply chain optimization and achieving 98.9% inventory accuracy. Skilled in Lean Six Sigma and team leadership, I excel in cost reduction initiatives and process improvements, delivering significant results while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
Contra Costa County – Probation Department
Martinez
05.2024 - Current
- Oversaw facility operations for a 330-bed juvenile hall, including maintenance of electrical, plumbing, and painting systems, as well as procurement of supplies and equipment.
- Directed a 24/7 operation with a unionized staff of 14 (cooks, storekeepers, and service custodial workers).
- Oversaw $5M in inventory and coordinated the procurement of safety, nutrition, and critical care supplies.
- Ensured full regulatory compliance by successfully leading annual inspections conducted by state health and safety authorities.
Production Planning Manager
SPT Labtech
Concord
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Led a 16-member team to optimize workflows and boost output via Lean principles
- Implemented JIT and revamped QC, reducing defects by 10% and lead times by 20%
- Drove 98.9% inventory accuracy through refined cycle count strategy
- Contributed to 47% profitability increase and 30% defect reduction during tenure
Production Planner
Alstom Transport, S.A.
Vallejo
07.2017 - 04.2022
- Managed production scheduling for three $150M+ rail projects
- Controlled inventory of 2,500+ SKUs valued over $30M
- Leveraged SAP-GSI ERP for production order management and lead time reduction
- Cut production delays by 20% through ERP optimization
Warehouse & Materials Supervisor
Tesoro Refinery Company
Martinez
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed $33M in materials and a $1.4M annual operations budget
- Tracked and improved KPIs in inventory, safety, and cost control
- Delivered mission-critical equipment and PPE for major refinery turnarounds
- Enhanced operations and reduced inventory errors by 20%
Logistics Team Leader
Parker Hannifin Corp.
Hauppauge
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Led Lean Six Sigma project to cut overtime by 9% and optimize shipping processes
- Improved international shipping compliance, including NAFTA and DG declarations
- Maintained 99.8% inventory accuracy in a 30,000 sq. ft. warehouse
- Supported $120M in annual shipments across multiple divisions
Material Services Manager
Telephonics Corp.
Huntington
08.2012 - 11.2012
- Reduced warehouse surplus by $2M and increased space utilization by 20%
- Introduced vertical carousel systems, cutting labor costs by 15%
- Managed $200M+ in inventory across a 70,000 sq. ft. warehouse
- Negotiated 10% material cost reductions while maintaining quality
Warehouse Manager
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Hercules
07.2007 - 08.2012
- Led daily cycle counts, improving inventory accuracy to 97.8%
- Implemented RF scanning and overhauled packaging operations for 8% efficiency gain
- Maintained ISO 9001 compliance and secured NQA certification
- Elevated team performance, exceeding inventory targets by 2.4%
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Sacramento, CABS - Business Management
University of Phoenix
San Jose, CAAAS - Logistics
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Supply chain optimization
- Root cause analysis
- ERP experience (SAP-GSI, BaaN, RS600, SBSS)
- Warehouse and inventory management
- Process improvement strategies
- Lean Six Sigma expertise
- ISO 9001 compliance
- Team leadership and development
- Production scheduling
- Cost reduction initiatives
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Native
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Materials Manager
Contra Costa County – Probation Department
05.2024 - Current
Production Planning Manager
SPT Labtech
05.2022 - 12.2023
Production Planner
Alstom Transport, S.A.
07.2017 - 04.2022
Warehouse & Materials Supervisor
Tesoro Refinery Company
10.2015 - 04.2017
Logistics Team Leader
Parker Hannifin Corp.
03.2013 - 10.2015
Material Services Manager
Telephonics Corp.
08.2012 - 11.2012
Warehouse Manager
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
07.2007 - 08.2012
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
BS - Business Management
University of Phoenix
AAS - Logistics
Community College of the Air Force
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