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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Timeline
OperationsManager

Gerardo Marin

Port Of Prince,PauP

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Caribbean Grain Company, S.A., excelling in team leadership and process improvement. Skilled in negotiating with suppliers and enhancing client relationships, I empowered staff to boost performance outcomes, achieving timely delivery of goods while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous development.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Caribbean Grain Company, S.A.
01.2014 - 04.2025
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Responsible for the unloading of rice and wheat, as well as the production of rice (rice bagging).
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.

Operations Supervisor

Thor Terminal
07.2013 - 12.2013
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad De San Carlos De Guatemala
Guatemala City

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Workforce management
  • Operations management
  • Process improvement
  • Client relationships
  • Negotiation with local and international suppliers

Accomplishments

  • Increased company market share by 40-50% during my first two years in office, I increased rice imports by 50%.
  • We reduced operating expenses by 25% by optimizing maintenance services (cutting out local service providers).
  • Collaborated with a team of approximately 100 people to launch the wheat mill.
  • Supervised a team of more than 150 staff members, including employees and contractors.

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Haitian creole
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Operations Manager

Caribbean Grain Company, S.A.
01.2014 - 04.2025

Operations Supervisor

Thor Terminal
07.2013 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad De San Carlos De Guatemala
Gerardo Marin