JOSE ORTEGA
Fairfield
Summary
Receiving / Yard Manager leading yard flow, inventory accuracy, and loading safety across a large retail supply operation. Directs 60+ employees, trains teams on equipment handling and safety protocols, and improves stock organization to keep deliveries moving efficiently. Strengthens daily performance through process fixes, regular inventory audits, and clear task delegation.
Overview
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Language
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Certifications
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cement Mixer Driver
A and A concrete and supply
Suisun, CA
09.2026 - Current
- Delivered [number] concrete loads daily while maintaining safe driving and timely customer drop-offs.
- Inspect mixer truck before each shift to confirm safe operation and road readiness.
- Coordinate delivery schedules with dispatch to keep pours on time and minimize downtime.
- Load and transport concrete safely to job sites while following site access instructions.
- Communicate delivery status clearly with customers and site crews throughout each assignment.
Receiving / Yard Manager
Menards
North Platte, NE
03.2021 - Current
- Coordinate [number] staff scheduled per week while balancing yard coverage and family-friendly worklife needs.
- Manage daily yard operations to support efficient workflow, timely deliveries, and safe material movement.
- Organize stock placement to improve accessibility, support inventory control, and reduce time spent locating materials.
- Train team members on equipment handling and safety protocols to build a safer, more consistent work environment.
- Develop process improvements that raise team productivity and reduce delays across receiving and yard operations.
- Supervise loading and unloading to verify shipment accuracy and minimize hazards during dock activity.
Manager/Owner
K.O Movers Logistics INC
Fairfield, CA
01.2015 - 03.2021
- Managed a workforce exceeding 20 across multiple job sites daily while maintaining punctuality, accountability, and follow-through.
- Coordinated transportation logistics to deliver goods on time and safely.
- Developed scheduling and planning strategies that improved job efficiency based on personnel strengths and capabilities.
- Directed overnight office relocations and kept customer operations on track for next-day reopening.
- Resolved staff conflicts by listening to concerns and finding workable middle ground.
- Controlled operating costs and supported stronger profit margins through disciplined budget management.
- Modeled professional standards through consistent punctuality, strong work ethic, and ownership of mistakes.
Foreman / Driver / Estimator
Wheaton Van Lines / Preferred Movers
Vacaville, CA
07.2010 - 01.2015
- Oversaw daily moving operations with a safety-first approach, aligning crews with company standards and site requirements.
- Coordinated transportation logistics, routed jobs efficiently, and reduced transit time through stronger planning.
- Trained and mentored new hires on packing, loading, lifting practices, and compliance with work protocols.
- Inspected trucks, completed routine maintenance, and secured loads before departure to support safe travel.
- Resolved customer concerns quickly and improved service flow by addressing issues before they delayed projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Adult School
Fairfield, CA06.2004
Skills
- Scheduling and planning
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Process improvement
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory control
- Warehouse operations
- Transportation logistics
- Safety training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Tanker endorsement
Timeline
Cement Mixer Driver
A and A concrete and supply
09.2026 - Current
Receiving / Yard Manager
Menards
03.2021 - Current
Manager/Owner
K.O Movers Logistics INC
01.2015 - 03.2021
Foreman / Driver / Estimator
Wheaton Van Lines / Preferred Movers
07.2010 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Adult School