Site Manager II / Manufacturing site Manager - Bastian Solutions a Toyota Automated Logistics Company
(2024-01 - 2026-12)
- Managed end-to-end installation and implementation of manufacturing and automation projects, including initial site setup, equipment receipt, system checkout, startup, and customer training.
- Coordinated with Project Managers, Engineers, Controls, and Software teams to ensure smooth execution and successful commissioning of systems.
- Led subcontractor management, site logistics, and daily field operations while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw inventory control, equipment management, and jobsite safety compliance to support efficient project delivery.
- Performed system troubleshooting and validation to optimize throughput, efficiency, and operational performance.
- Developed and maintained project documentation, including CAD-related installation packages and as-built records.
- Served as primary on-site customer contact, providing updates, issue resolution, and relationship management throughout project lifecycle.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by developing new standards, processes, and best practices for field execution.
- Assisted with supplier/vendor evaluation and strategic sourcing decisions to improve project outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Contributed outside normal project scope when required to support team growth and successful commissioning efforts.
- Managed extensive nationwide travel (up to 80%) to support customer installations and site operations.
Project Manager - Ground Penetration Radar Solutions (GPRS)
(2021-01 - 2024-12)
- Review and understand clients plans/renovations for pre/post-construction layout designs.
- Accurately locating underground utilities with ground and/or airborne radar equipments.
- Physically identify/map underground wet/dry utilities using markers and geo-tag spec., software.
- Oversee the APE, PE, and SPE to ensure Submittal Log Registry.
- Conducted in-person production and operation meetings with General/ owners, which allowed effective communication and the ability to prevent/resolve critical issues.
- Manage subcontractor monthly invoicing
- Prepare pay application and purchase order as needed
- Conducted daily team meetings for quality control.
- Meeting local ordinance/laws to fulfill completion on various job sites; Government/ public properties.
Regional Project Manager - Culver Installation LLC. - Phoenix, AZ
(2018-01 - 2021-12)
- Reviewed plans and specs for each site using AutoCAD with Architects and Engineers, confirming measurements and layouts.
- Determined project schedule/deadlines and assigned teams for 5s/chalk layout, hardware build-out(Mezzanine, stow-by-light racking systems, conveyors, baker/picker carts), inventory management, and finally clean-up.
- Communicated and confirmed with deliveries of all warehouse hardware, assigned heavy machineries, and powertools.
- Conducted in-person weekly production and operation meetings with General/Sub-contractors, which allowed effective communication and the ability to prevent/resolve critical issues.
- Monitored and controlled costs through review and approval of timesheets, productions/service invoices, delivery, and miscellaneous expenses.
- Methodically proposed alternate methods to improve and lower project budgets.
- Performed daily safety meeting and training protocols that met with OSHA standards. 3-15 employees and 20-100+ temps
- Successfully completed Pre-ORT/punch list with above par requirements at each project site.
- Traveling 90% throught the nation.
Forklift field Consultant - Shearer's. - Phoenix, AZ
(2017-01 - 2018-12)
Given an 1 year time frame to improve logistics and operations methods.
- Operated in a fast paced and high volume warehouse.
- FIeld tested various RF scanners/softwares to improve load/unload speed and accuracy.(HONEYWELL)
- Improved processing/logistics timeline for deliveries.
- Proposed improved methods on real-time inventory tracking.
Shift Leader - Liquid Environmental Solutions - Phoenix, AZ
(2014-01 - 2017-12)
- Operated and maintained DAF system and Press.
- Sampled and tested chemicals and metals upon delivery with LAB to meet State and Federal standards.
- Coordinated and organized all truck unloads with reports and logs archived daily.
- Operated front-loader, boom lift, bulldozer, Forklift, scissor lift, cherry pickers when necessary.
- Certified and operated close confined operations.
- In charge of maintaining OSHA safety regulations.
