Jack Torres is the Broker/Owner of JTR Realty Group. I have three beautiful daughter.
I was born in Brooklyn, New York but I'm living in Puerto Rico. Hobbie - Cook and Movies (Action, Comedy and Romantic) are my favorites. Strenghs: Drive for result / Business knowledge / Individual and Group Desicion Making / SDWT- Self Direct Work Team / Master Trainer / High Performance Culture - Committment..
MANAGEMENT
As a Management Profesional I was working in different roles. Implemented facilities, production and information technology projects which generated more than $2.5 millions or 30% cost reductions associated with reduction in power, compressed air, water consumption, waste disposal, recycling processes, major computerized systems and new technology implementations among others.
Conceptualized and carried out leaseholds improvements which involved contract negotiations, capital appropriations and government agency involvement i.e. PRIDCO among others with equal or less than a year payback.
Decreased machine downtime more than 33% through accelerated changes to increase machine and operations flexibility, preventive maintenance programs, outsource MRO and spare parts services among others while maintained 10% customer service level improvement.
Headed major operations startups and workforce reductions associated with more than $1.0 million.
Innovated and accelerated the implementation of major LEAN initiatives including Total Productive Maintenance, Set up reduction and 5S areas. Implementation of the Feeders Production Monitoring System.
Led major environmental, health, regulatory and safety audit including ISO 14001 with excellent results.
Won public recognition's through community and environmental involvement, which settled company's standing
EXPERIENCE:
As a management executive with more than 24 years of experience in Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic manufacturing operations with more than 600 employees and $175 millions in sales.
Confident, fast learner, self-starter, results oriented and team player professional with demonstrated success in the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes within production build up and reduction scenarios. Innovative leader adept at building teams with the ability to think creatively and design profitable organizational changes.
Willing to demonstrate my capabilities as a non traditional manager in the Operations, Facilities, Manufacturing and Information Technology management.
During 2005 I get my Real Estate Broker license or Certification. In 2006, I established my own Real Estate business in Puerto Rico. I'm a proud member of the National Association of Realtor.
EDUCATION
MBA Management and BBA Management - Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus
University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus - Industrial Engineering Associate
University if Tennessee - Knoxville,TN - Ceritfied - LEAN Manufacturing Techniques
Real Estate Broker - Lic. 12965 - Ponce Board - Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus
OTHER PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Certified LEAN Total Productive Maintenance Instructor / SDWT Facilitator Certified Instructor DDI
Certified ISO 9000/14001 Auditor
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Certified Instructor
Training in Lean Enterprise Implementation Systems, Six Sigma Champion, Zinger Miller Management Training,
Puerto Rico Legislation Law, Problem Solving and Decision-Making,
NAR
GOAL - For 2009 - 2010 - Get the E-PRO / CRS