Experience

American Building Supply

• United States
• Building Materials
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Transportation Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Present



Hendrickson Truck Lines, Inc

• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Safety Director

  • Mar 2017 - Nov 2019

  Develop, administer, and evaluate new driver compliance technology (including the purchase and distribution of equipment as well as driver training) to monitor and ensure that employees are compliant with state/federal DOT and FMCSA regulationsResponsible for company wide state and federal complianceResearch sustainable training plans to foster a culture of safety and reduce costs and employee turnover Lead implementation of new training programs and act as liaison with third party training companyAudit company accounts to minimize costs and alleviate inefficienciesReport and control all matters related to physical, auto, and liability insurance as well as injuries within the workplace and worker's compensationCoordinate with fellow Transportation Planners to achieve continuous movement of contracts involving 90 trucksIdentify operational inefficiencies and create alternative options to increase productivity Act as a liaison between drivers, contracts, and management to ensure that facility Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are met and/or exceeded



UPS Freight

• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Supervisor

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2017

  Oversee the processing, operations, and logistics of 150,000 lbs. of packages daily; manage 25 drivers, dockworkers, and clerks in daily operations to ensure on time and accurate delivery of all freight.Partner with Central Dispatch to coordinate logistics actions including forecasting pick up volume, destination, and delivery times, lead organization of packed freight to ensure on time and accurate delivery, while minimizing costs; dispatch 20 drivers and maintain constant communication with customers and employees to ensure all pickups and deliveries are completed within service timeframes.Train employees on proper logistics and packing procedures to maximize loads and lead process improvements for long haul freight to minimize total distance and improve route efficiencies; efforts successfully reduced costs by 38%, saving company over $100,000.Champion accuracy of all logistics actions, focusing on improving employee education and engagement, constant communication, regular rewards and recognition, and swift action related to reassignment of duties with in warehouse; actions allowed for team to exceed mis-load goal by 300%, reducing lost packages from 1 in 4,500 to 1 in 12,500.Analyze shipping data to accurately forecast labor needs and achieve successful operational output; new procedures led to center leading outbound shipments in the region, 106% of goal.Establish training program promoting development across all actions within department; enhanced employee flexibility and improved backup coverage of vital functions and processes. Implement and manage safety procedures in warehouse, dock, and delivery trucks, maintain compliance with Company, OSHA, and DOT guidelines; efforts have led to a more safety centric culture, full year and counting with 0 injuries.Establish positive, team-oriented work environment emphasizing employee involvement, communication, cooperation, and continual advances on all levels; improved employee morale and engagement.



UPS

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Package Handler

  • Dec 2003 - Mar 2009

  Loaded and unloaded UPS trailers and trucks, sorting packages; earned top honors in SAS scan system for 1 in 24,000-misload ratio.Designed new warehouse layout, increasing productivity by 10%; worked with management to help effectively train new employees. Loaded and unloaded UPS trailers and trucks, sorting packages; earned top honors in SAS scan system for 1 in 24,000-misload ratio.Designed new warehouse layout, increasing productivity by 10%; worked with management to help effectively train new employees.