Rick Benitez
Manager Of Occupational Safety & Health
Carson
Summary
Dedicated and motivated Operations Manager with 10+ years of leadership experience. Professional expertise in personnel management, crisis management, and implementation of strategic programs that provide operational excellence. My background includes formulating physical security strategies, leading safety initiatives, leading productivity improvement projects, and developing strategic plans to ensure performance metrics are achieved.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager of Occupational Safety & Health
Cal Cartage/NFI Industries
06.2024 - Current
- Promoted a proactive approach to hazard identification through regular facility inspections and worksite audits.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop site-specific safety plans, ensuring seamless integration with existing processes.
- Reduced employee injury rates through the development and enforcement of comprehensive safety policies and procedures.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough hazard assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Led cross-functional teams to complete complex facility projects on time and within budget constraints.
Operations Manager II
NFI Industries
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsible for a 1.1 million sq. ft. fulfillment center and leading a team of 146 hourly staff and 4 Supervisors. Managed budget of $4 Million to operate and helped streamline the supply chain process to boost productivity by 25%. Spearheaded the revamp of warehouse flow, decreasing order processing time by 20% and leading to a 2-hour reduction in overtime pay per week.
- Responsible for all phases of distribution and logistics operational efficiency, including control of costs of staffing, inventory, and facilities.
- Responsible for labor management, employee relations, program evaluation, HR/Leader development, workforce data analysis, leave compensation, and/or staffing.
- My impact on the operation saw an overall 15% reduction in delivery times, 20% improvement in inventory accuracy, 10% cut in operating costs, and 25% increase in order fulfillment speed. Due to safety and security initiatives, we have kept a safety score of 99%.
Operations Manager II
NFI Industries
10.2018 - 01.2023
- Responsible for a 865,000 sq. ft. fulfillment center and leading a team of 125 hourly staff and 4 Supervisors. Managed budget of $9 Million to operate and helped streamline the supply chain process to boost productivity by 30%. Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
Mortuary Affairs Sergeant
United States Army Reserve
10.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the caretaking, training, equipping, physical appearance and fitness, and well-being of the 6 soldiers assigned under me.
- Principal representative for accountability of fallen service members overseas, and MARTS Mortuary Affairs Reporting and Tracking System supervisor. Coordinator of flights for fallen service members to return to the continental United States within a no-fail 72-hour deadline.
- Maintained nearly 90% of medical readiness throughout the prior year for all subordinate Soldiers assigned, increasing the organizations' ability to deploy and respond to national threats.
Operations Manager/Branch Manager
US Security Associates
06.2014 - 10.2018
- Responsible for managing day-to-day security operations of 102 client sites and over 15,000 weekly labor hours.
- I developed and implemented policies, procedures, and standards to protect personnel, property, facilities, operations, and proprietary information.
- Conducted and solved security investigations including theft, fraud, vehicle accidents, and assaults.
- Responsible for hiring, scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, and development of security officers.
Education
B.S - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Diploma -
Fairfax High School
Los Angeles, CA 01.2003 - 01.2007
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Facilities Management
- Security and Risk Management
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Budget and Cost Control
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Conflict Management
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Effective Communication
- Health & safety leadership
Military Training
- SERE 0.2 Level A SERE Education and Training Level I
- Antiterrorism Awareness Training
- Combating Trafficking In Persons
- Gener Joint Staff Annual Ethics Training
- Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
- Alcohol And Substance Abuse
- Prevent Joint Staff No Fear Act Course
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Course
- USSOUTHCOM JTF Lifecycle Plan and form
- Protection Of Civilians (POC)
- Humanitarian Assistance Response Training
- Protecting Access to Space
- Medical Ethics and Detainee Operations
- Basic Intro Joint Multi-Tdl Network (Mtn) Ops Jt101
- Defense Support of Civil Authorities
- Fundamentals Of Personnel Recovery
- JFC 200 Module 2: Gaining and Sharing In
- JFC 200 Module 6: Communication Strategy
- Mission Partnership Environment Planning
- J3op-Us839 Dept of Trans 101 - Interagency
- Response Cell Operations Course
- Emergency Preparedness Response Course
- J3op-Us846 Joint Elec Env Effects & Spec
- Conflict Management Two: Negotiation
- JFC 200 Module 8: Intel Ops at The Op Lv 1
- JFC 200 Module 9: Integration of Lethal
- JFC 200 Module 10: Joint Sustainment
- JFC 200 Module 4: JTF Level Command Rela
- JFC 200 Module 12 - Authorities Course (1hr)
- Combat Lifesaver
- Field Sanitation Team Certification Course
- Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training
- EEO Anti-Harassment & No Fear for Non-Sup
- Basic Human Anatomy
- Funeral Home Operations
- Restorative Art
Clearance
Active Secret Clearance
Timeline
Manager of Occupational Safety & Health
Cal Cartage/NFI Industries
06.2024 - Current
Operations Manager II
NFI Industries
01.2023 - 06.2024
Mortuary Affairs Sergeant
United States Army Reserve
10.2019 - Current
Operations Manager II
NFI Industries
10.2018 - 01.2023
Operations Manager/Branch Manager
US Security Associates
06.2014 - 10.2018
Diploma -
Fairfax High School
01.2003 - 01.2007
B.S - Accounting
University of Phoenix
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