David Finck
Terminal Manager at Fort Transfer Company- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Green Belt and Certified in Caterpillar Production Systems
Caterpillar Inc.
Experience
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Fort Transfer Company
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Terminal Manager
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Jun 2017 - Present
Terminal Manager Provided coaching, counseling, leadership and guidance to assigned staff and drivers in support of the Fort client base, was held accountable for the profitability, safety, and service performance of the facility. • Analyzed trends and metrics, ensuring adherence to budgeted financial performance. • Collaborated with driver recruiting to ensure all open and targeted driving positions are filled with qualified drivers. • Responsible for the communication and understanding of, as well as compliance with, all company policies and procedures for all terminal employees. • Ensured coordination of equipment repairs, maintenance, and tank wash through appropriate terminal personnel or outside vendor. • Lead local terminal level safety programs, ensuring that all employees focus on safe performance. • Responsible for maintaining targeted customer service levels. Identifies root causes for defects and creates action plans for improvement. • Responsible for the company’s image by ensuring that all employees, contractors and equipment meet Fort’s standards for appearance and/or behavior. • Worked closely with sales and other business units to onboard new customers assigned to terminal. • Monitors and ensures accuracy of billing and driver pay, macro usage and data integrity compliance.
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JIM HAWK TRUCK TRAILER
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Sales Representative
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Feb 2016 - Present
Dedicated to servicing the Central Illinois region with trailers sales and service. We specialize in heavy haul trailers, construction hauling solutions, commercial hauling solutions, custom trailer manufacturing, hydraulic trailers, mechanical lowboys as well as oilfield trailers. If you are looking for 53' dry box vans, reefer units, flat bed or step deck trailers, please stop in and see me. Great Dane has an extensive line of trailers that are the industry leaders. We also carry construction trailers. Located in Plainview, NE , Sidump’r Trailer has been a leader in the side dump industry since 2000. While the trailer industry is constantly evolving, and many changes have occurred in recent years, one thing has remained steadfast – the continued commitment to our Sidump’r Trailer customers that we will provide them with the workhorse of the side dump trailer industry. Trail King - With trailers ranging in load capacities from 6,000 pounds to 1,000,000 pounds, Trail King has trailers to serve a wide variety of applications for markets as diverse as construction, agriculture, transportation, waste and recycling, and specialized hauling.
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Dematic
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Operations
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
Hired to turn around the performance of this logistics facility, utilizing in-depth knowledge of their key account, Caterpillar. • Delivered improved financial and operational results for this facility with 175 company/agency staff members, including Senior Staff Managers, warehouse associates (three shift operation) and 3rd party security personnel. • Provided leadership while focusing on customer requirements, operational performance (KPI’s) and motivating the workforce. • Managed the commercial client relationship, including negotiation of the contract for added business. Ensured the contract requirements were understood and met by all facility employees. • Developed plans and completed multiple process improvement projects, managing operations, facility services, process management group and IT teams. Ensured timelines were met, recognizing the cost impacts and the need to stay on the project budget. • Identified and developed five growth opportunities within the facility in the first half of 2015. • Improved career development planning, ensuring timely manager and associate performance reviews. Instituted a more professional approach to management development, succession planning, and on-boarding. • Implemented hour-by-hour cell board tracking throughout the entire facility. • Achieved a consistent accuracy of 98.9% for $25 million+ in customer inventory.
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Neovia Logistics
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Plant Manager / Client Manager
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Mar 2006 - Sep 2014
Plant Manager (September 2012–Sept 2014) Originally hired by Caterpillar, then retained by Neovia when they acquired the facility in 2012. Continued in previous management role (see details for Client Manager position below), ensuring seamless transition to the new parent company. • In 2013, successfully negotiated a new five year contract with existing client, Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA). Increased the profitability of the contract by leveraging all new business opportunities with the client as well as negotiating the most competitive rates with over-the-road carriers. Client Manager (March 2006–August 2012) Hired by Caterpillar to provide expertise for the start-up of the Automotive Logistics Center. Set up all logistics processes front-to-back, as well as information and financial reporting; hired management and warehouse employees. Gathered input from the customer – Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) – to ensure proper load planning, transportation, IT and operational support structures were in place. • Managed inbound, Just-in-Time (JIT), automotive material processing operation, servicing, with Full Commercial Responsibility for the client relationship. • Managed 35 employees, including Caterpillar Managers, warehouse associates, 3rd party spotting service and 3rd party security personnel. Supported Six Sigma principles and ensured top results for employee satisfaction, safety, quality, cost control, productivity, customer service, revenue, and profit growth. • Oversaw all inbound cross flow production material, Returnable Container Center (RCC), Yard Management System (YMS), and heater repack operation. • Supported all CPS initiatives and achieved a final CPS assessment score of 62.23 for 2010.
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Commercial Packaging LLC
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Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area
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Sourcing Specialist
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May 2005 - Feb 2006
• Became an expert in the ever-changing marketplace trends in corrugated, folding cartons, multiwall bags and bulk bags. • Visited manufacturing facilities to serve as liaison and obtain quotes for the sales force. • Became an expert in the ever-changing marketplace trends in corrugated, folding cartons, multiwall bags and bulk bags. • Visited manufacturing facilities to serve as liaison and obtain quotes for the sales force.
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TNT Logistics
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Supervisor Manager, Sequence/Sub-Assembly and Flow Dock Facilities
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Aug 2000 - May 2005
Hired as a 2nd Shift Dock Supervisor, earned rapid promotion and solid reputation for ability to solve operational issues and handle key account relationships. • Managed 27 employees including supervisors, clerks and warehouse staff. Served as plant liaison for TNT’s North American operations to coordinate root cause correctional actions. • Oversaw assembly processes for key client Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA). • Coordinated approximately 285 suppliers over 4 designated time zones to support client’s daily production levels.
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Early career background
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Greater Omaha Area
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Operations Manager
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1994 - 2000
Began career as a high school coach and instructor. Transitioned to the logistics field as an Outbound Dock Supervisor for Roadway Express in Omaha, NE, progressing quickly to Operations Manager / Business Manager for U.S. Central Express. Began career as a high school coach and instructor. Transitioned to the logistics field as an Outbound Dock Supervisor for Roadway Express in Omaha, NE, progressing quickly to Operations Manager / Business Manager for U.S. Central Express.
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Education
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Education
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