Jorge Lares

Director of Facilities @Parker Aerospace

Miami, FL, US

Led a high-performance team in an annual improvement initiative aimed at reducing the site\'s carbon footprint by 20% over the next four years- Established a Team Improvement Board to monitor (KPIs), including high and medium priority work orders, total production maintenance, and equipment downtime- Implemented a Zero Defects Management process, focusing on preventing critical equipment failures- Ensured the company\'s successful attainment of ISO 14001 and 45001 certification- Collaborated with multiple departments to develop the Business Continuity Plan- Supervised the building maintenance and janitorial staff- Responsible for overall site security, including CCTV systems, burglar alarms, and access control software.PROGRAM MANAGER- Orchestrated the transfer and capabilities development of (80) highly intricate, distinctive part numbers from both domestic and international sites, resulting in a revenue increase of $20MM- Prepared project plans and prioritized tasks and resources to achieve project objectives and ensure adequate communication is maintained regarding all aspects of the project- Monitor and report program KPIs to stakeholders on a monthly basis- Facilitated customer or contractor meetings, prepared agendas, coordinated meetings, and compiled meeting minutes- Proactively identified opportunities for continuous improvement within the program and investigated events to enhance procedures.

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering

Florida International University

Master of Science - MS, Construction Management