Julio Martinez

Chief Operating Officer @Connie's Pizza

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As the Chief Operating Officer at Connie's Pizza, Julio Martinez has significantly increased overall operational efficiency, leading to a substantial boost in annual revenue. He has implemented innovative management strategies, streamlined business processes, and introduced new technologies for better customer service. Under his leadership, Connie's Pizza has expanded its market reach, opened new branches, and improved its brand recognition. His commitment to staff training and development has also resulted in a highly motivated and productive team.

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Work Background

Connie's PizzaCOO - Food Service

Dec. 2021Chicago, Illinois, United States

Raymundos Food Group, LLCVice President Operations

Aug. 2020 - Feb. 2022Chicago, Illinois, United States

Fresh and Ready FoodsVice President of Operations

Nov. 2018 - Aug. 2020Midwest

PlatedDirector Of Fulfillment Operations

Sep. 2015 - Nov. 2018Carol Stream

Azteca Foods, IncDirector Of Operations

Mar. 2013 - Sep. 2015Greater Chicago Area

Proven Partners ManufacturingPlant Manager

Apr. 2011 - Jan. 2013Direct responsibility for EBITA results in 140,000 square foot SQF Level 3 facility. Overseeing Production, Materials Management, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Scheduling. Leading the implementation of methodologies through performance boards, and other lean, CI tools that have reduced overtime and improved performance; in addition, to formalized training plan for all SQF Level 3 operating procedures. Results:  Have improved FHFP by 50%.  Improved material yield on key items through better measuring tools  Have started a formal training program for all SQF procedures.  Incorporated downtime reports that have identified areas of opportunity through Pareto charts.  Have reduced customer complaints through the institution of formalized Kaizen events.  Started and implemented safety committee that has identified opportunities to improve incident rate from 1.85 to less than .5%.  Started development of centerlines to improve overall results  Developed specific goals and objectives to improve bottom line results

Kronos ProductsBakery Manager

Sep. 2010 - Apr. 2011Glendale Heights, ILBakery Manager for 3 different production lines. Overseeing day-to-day responsibility over a three shift operations on two sheeting lines and one divider rounder line. Started a full training plan and programs to reduce scrap and improve yield. Currently developing reporting structure to be able to analyze and reduce downtime through a process improvement program that includes 5-S implementation and lean methodology. Supervise 3 Production Supervisors across 3 shifts.

Ryt-way Industries, LLCPlant Manager

Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2010Operation Manager for Primary Operations of high-speed contract packaging sector with over $30 million in tolling sales. Hired to implement and improve processes and procedures that address inconsistent performance. Developed and implemented formalized training programs that improved start up and change over across all lines and shifts improving gross profit margin across multiple product lines. Results:  Improved line performance across the lines by 3.5% approximate labor savings of $10,000 per month.  Improved material yield from 85% to approximately 91% saving the customer and Cloud over $2,500 per month.  Implemented a standard operating reports and procedures that reduced downtime by 5%, and reduced set up time by 10%.  Initiated a training program for SQF certification that is on track to be implemented by the end of 2010.  Worked with customer to set up a change over matrix that reduce wet wash change overs from 3 per week to 1 saving the company $1600 / week.  Negotiated new vendor contract for uniforms that saved the company $26,000 annually.

PEACOCK ENGINEERING COMPANYSenior Operations Manager

May. 2005 - Aug. 2009Hired to start-up and develop all aspects of the Operation of a USDA inspected facility, after a successful start up led the expansion and opening of a 340,000 square foot USDA facility which increased annual sales from $170 million per year to over $250 million. Managed the development of SOP, training, personnel hiring, and cost structure across both USDA facilities. Responsible for the budget and financial results of entire facility, in addition to evaluating capital projects such as automation of packaging lines, equipment improvements and customer driven projects. Ensured appropriate internal controls were in place to maintain regulatory and customer requirements as well as develop appropriate training programs to assure key personnel were competent in required skill. Developed alternative work schedules to reduce cost and brought key learning to expand knowledge base and diversify our product mix with new and current customers. Results: Develop flexible work teams that increased our sales by $4 million annually by reducing OT charges to customers and improving profit margins. Led cross-functional team that analyzed entire operations, developed and executed aggressive cost saving initiatives that included inventory turns, supply chain initiatives, productivity improvements and reduction of waste estimated savings of $2 million dollars to customer and $1million to PEC. Recommended the re-designed of packaging cartons that increase our sales by $500,000 and improved our efficiency by over 40%. Led in the certification of GFSI practices through SQF level 3.

NATION PIZZA PRODUCTSOperations Manager

Jan. 2002 - May. 2005

Nation Pizza ProductsOperations Manager

Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2002

Nation Pizza ProductsBakery Manager

Jan. 1999 - Jan. 2001

Nation Pizza ProductsBakery Supervisor

Jan. 1997 - Jan. 1999Partner with OSI, which is a Frozen foods company with over 2 billion in sales. Worked in the management of a Bakery / Topping / Packaging division with day-to-day responsibilities and accountability of financial results. Worked with Fortune 500 companies in the development and improvement of different product lines.