BILLY JOE DASINGER III
Memphis,TN
Summary
Process oriented leader, well versed in managing the most complex operations
Energetic and adaptable professional with strong leadership and organizational skills. Understands business operations and financial management, with expertise in strategic planning and team coordination. Committed to driving growth and efficiency while fostering positive workplace culture.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
KUEHNE + NAGEL
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Accountable to deliver a safe and secure 886 sq ft facility for distribution operations
- Maintain best in class inventory controls - overseeing two inventory managers and support staff with cycle counts, physical inventories, ABC analysis
- Ensure daily goals, pertinent facility information and company-wide communications are clearly communicated to all staff members in a timely, effective manner
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, sustainability and support improvement initiatives by encouraging collaboration and teamwork amongst all staff members
- Plan, direct and implement warehouse operations and administrative support to meet prescribed productivity and service goals
- Comply with all Quality, Health, Safety & Security programs to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment and property
- Assist in the establishment of customer service standards for all accounts, communicating these standards to all personnel
- Maintain appropriate contact with all accounts and respond to requests when required
- Develop an annual operating budget and manage a system of controls to ensure that service levels and operational performance goals are met within prescribed cost, revenue and profit parameters
- Overall financial ownership of two distribution operations (pharmaceutical/general merchandise) with annualized revenue of $40m
Branch Manager
SUBURBAN PROPANE
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Manages propane delivery, customer service, and technical service work across 10 facilities
- Accountable for all aspects of the profit and expense activity which includes sales, inventory, fleet, staffing and customer acquisition and retention
- Manages the staff which includes interviewing, hiring, coaching, training and managing performance
- Monitors and assures compliance in areas including safety, health/environmental, human resources and financial/ethical considerations
General Manager
AMERICOLD
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Manages all warehouse functions, including operations, personnel and customer service
- Develops annual budget
- Manages costs, operations, and forecasts; monitors progress towards goals
- Ensures compliance with all company policies as well as federal, state, and local regulations
- Negotiates labor contracts with temp agencies and third party logistics providers
- Manages all warehouse operations – inbound, outbound, inventory, blast freezing, cross dock, repack
- Monitor progress towards operational goals and provide reporting of same
- Affect prevention or reduction of property, liability or personnel loss exposure for the Company
- Ensure that care, custody and control procedures are in place; Monitor operational performance
- Utilize Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) related to planning daily facility requirements
- Promote an open door policy and team environment
- Support the Company Performance Management Program (PMP)
- Develop/maintain plans for disaster prevention and recovery
- Responsible for $4.2m in annual revenue with annual EBITDA of $667k
Operations Manager
WALMART SUPPLY CHAIN
07.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed three area managers and 80 indirect reports across two departments inside 1M+ Sq Ft grocery distribution center
- Complete ownership of meat & produce weekend shipping operation and freezer, deli, dairy receiving operation - shipping 50k+ cases daily, receiving 100k+ cases/2,500 pallets daily
- Drive and implement the business plan for area of responsibility to achieve facility goals (e.g., production, quality, safety) and implement operational improvements
- Forecast staffing, workload and performance results to meet business demands for workload and performance results for area of responsibility
- Identify and ensure associate, customer and supplier concerns are resolved, using own judgment or consulting others when needed
- Monitor and ensure area of responsibility's compliance with Logistics and company quality and safety standards, policies, procedures and directives
- Prepare, review, and/or analyze business reports, and use information to identify operational improvements (e.g., production, quality, safety)
Director of Operations
CAPSTONE LOGISTICS
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Managed eight site managers, 17 supervisors, and 450+ hourly associates at nine locations across the country
- Directly responsible and accountable for budgeted annual revenue of $14M
- Communicates internal and external key performance indicators via daily, weekly, and monthly teleconference as well as quarterly business reviews
- Coordinates staffing and operational needs of all operations in assigned region in conjunction with HR and other corporate departments including, hiring, terminations, performance appraisals, transfers, promotions, demotions, and discipline
- Plans, implements, monitors, evaluates, and coordinates all activities in region to achieve the budgeted sales, pricing, and gross margin goals of the company
Site Manager
CAPSTONE LOGISTICS
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Manages 85 personnel including six salaried supervisors and ten leads across two sites – shipping/warehouse operations and manufacturing
- Responsible for managing separate annual budgets for two sites
- Schedules personnel across seven different shifts providing 24/7 coverage
- Received overall “A” rating on first Operational Excellence Audit; improved from “F” rating during initial mock audit performed just 10 months prior upon hire
- Led warehouse site to 150k safe work hours, manufacturing site to 50k and 100k milestones
- Regularly tasked to deploy to troubled sites to assist with recovery operations
- Provided training for interim site manager at another location including VE processes, PRP, P&L overview, and Capstone safety programs
- Innovative scheduling reduced overtime costs by 66% at a 24/7 operation
- Added eight hourly positions resulting in a $22k budget surplus for 2015
- Lauded by VP of Operations for maintaining one of the best turnover rates in the region
- Leadership resulted in renewal of manufacturing contract with a better rate
- Received rating of “10” on recent partnership satisfaction survey – “professional, courteous, and respectful.”
Logistics Planner
VECTRUS INC
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Provided Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, vehicle operations, maintenance management, and freight services
- Services included moving passengers and freight via surface vehicles as well as preparing, loading and unloading cargo to and from a mix of government/commercial aircraft and trucks
- Provide guidance and training in shipping hazardous materials, also supported other Central Alabama government agencies and DoD units during deployments departing from and returning to Maxwell AFB
- Provided supervision of drivers, dispatchers, cargo sort employees, load team supervisors, and union employees
- Acted as liaison on transportation issues between the installation and carriers
Transportation and Logistics Specialist (Air Force Specialty Code 2T2X1)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
11.1995 - 06.2014
- Managed numerous personnel in supply chain operations, forklift operations, warehousing, sort, shipment preparation, loading/unloading, vehicle operations, and load planning while assigned to seven different military installations across four countries spanning 19 years
- Determined most efficient routing for freight worldwide via air, sea, and land
- Mentored hundreds of employees on self-improvement, conducted briefings and meetings to convey operational requirements and expectations
- Scrutinized and maintained 100% accountability allowing chain of custody of registered mail, signature service cargo, money shipments, classified cargo, human remains, explosive materials, perishable items, and hazardous materials
- Promoted to senior level materials controller ahead of peers and over higher ranking personnel at the most robust U.S
- Freight terminal in Europe (Ramstein Air Base)
- Reviewed daily, weekly, and monthly transportation metrics ensuring quotas were met or exceeded
- Conducted initial and follow up feedback sessions with team members on performance, performed annual reviews on all employees
- Coached subordinates on duties, advancement opportunities and conducted rigorous training in accordance with Defense Department standards
- Multi-time safety award winner, trained team members on extensive government safety policy
- Drafted, developed, and led briefings to senior leaders; regularly hand-picked to lead operational briefings to foreign dignitaries, local civic leaders, and high ranking members of the U.S
- Government
- Led Customer Service Branch of supply chain operation, resolved problems with freight shipments between owner, shipper, and receiver
- Resolved complex and sensitive transportation and logistics deficiencies and implemented solutions at the operational and strategic levels
- Identified areas of improvement, such as regulation changes that reduced manning requirements and excessive spending
- Worked as Quality Assurance Program Manager for numerous years at multiple locations – inspected/evaluated all aspects of the freight terminal operation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Transportation and Logistics Management
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
01.2015
Associates of Applied Science - Transportation
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
01.2012
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Continuous improvement
- Training and coaching
- Customer relations
- Staff management
- Training and development
- Relationship building
- P&L management
- Client relations
- Labor cost controls
Timeline
General Manager
KUEHNE + NAGEL
06.2023 - 01.2025
Branch Manager
SUBURBAN PROPANE
04.2022 - 06.2023
General Manager
AMERICOLD
04.2020 - 03.2022
Operations Manager
WALMART SUPPLY CHAIN
07.2018 - 04.2020
Director of Operations
CAPSTONE LOGISTICS
04.2016 - 07.2018
Site Manager
CAPSTONE LOGISTICS
04.2015 - 04.2016
Logistics Planner
VECTRUS INC
06.2014 - 04.2015
Transportation and Logistics Specialist (Air Force Specialty Code 2T2X1)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
11.1995 - 06.2014
Associates of Applied Science - Transportation
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
Bachelor of Arts - Transportation and Logistics Management
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
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