Alberto Garcia

About Alberto Garcia

Experienced Operations and Manufacturing Manager with a proven track record in optimizing production processes and achieving significant cost savings. Currently leading daily operations at GE Healthcare, where I\'ve implemented 5S methodologies, managed front-line employees, and delivered over $40 million in revenue across multiple production lines. My previous roles at Amazon involved leading large teams, driving operational goals, and implementing process improvements that reduced safety incidents by 90%. I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and am pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Supply Chain from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. My certifications include Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Yellow Belt, and I have completed the ASCM Supply Chain Resilience Certificate and the EMPOWER Leadership Program. Let\'s connect to discuss how we can collaborate and drive operational success together.

Experience

1. Transportation Operations Manager

   Amazon

   Sep 2025 — Present · IL, US

   MDW8, MKE5, MKE1 | Midwest Region Regional Operations Ownership • Own end-to-end transportation operations across three high-volume sites (MDW8, MKE5, MKE1), accountable for safety, quality, cost, and execution across TOM and UTR interfaces. • Lead regional execution across multiple shifts and yards, ensuring alignment to Blueprint labor plans, Midwest OSS targets, and network standard work.People Leadership & Scale • Lead, coach, and develop 11 Transportation Area Managers across multiple sites, expanding span of control while maintaining consistent performance expectations. • Conduct Thrives, LOIs, performance coaching, and development planning to prepare managers for next-level leadership and increased ownership. • Establish clear operating rhythms (1:1s, audits, roundtables, ride-alongs) to maintain execution quality at scale.Safety, Compliance & Risk Management • Accountable for regional safety performance, including injury reduction, cold-weather operations, CDL/DQF compliance, and policy adherence. • Lead RCAs for transportation safety incidents, implementing corrective actions across all sites to prevent recurrence. • Ensure all transportation associates meet CDL/DQF requirements; partner with PXT to retrain or reassign associates per policy and network demand growth.Process Improvement & Cost Control • Identify and eliminate systemic cost drivers across sites by clarifying SOP/SW ownership between TOM and UTR, reducing excess shuttling, rework, and unnecessary moves.Cross-Functional Leadership • Serve as senior TOM point of contact for Operations, UTR, Safety, PXT, and Fleet across three sites, navigating escalations while maintaining professional and respectful partnerships.Execution & Standard Work • Enforce adherence to standard work including PPO completion, vehicle pre/post trips, ride-alongs, equipment readiness, and yard safety behaviors.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Parkside

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2020 — 2025

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Supply Chain & Operations Management

  2018 — 2019

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing

  2013 — 2018