Bradley Browning
Martin,TN
Summary
At Darling Ingredients Inc, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced operational efficiency and safety, achieving a notable reduction in expenses. My expertise in preventive maintenance and effective communication fostered a culture of continuous improvement and strong team collaboration. Leveraging data analytics, I developed strategies that drove optimized route planning. Well-rounded Fleet Manager with background spent coaching and training drivers, resulting in significant cost savings for employers. Known for maintaining fleet and facility in top working order. Responsible Fleet Manager with strong foundation overseeing maintenance and repair of company vehicles. Enthusiastic professional knowledgeable in OSHA and other government regulatory requirements. Dedicated professional highly skilled in transportation flow management. Talented individual offering dynamic skills in import and export laws and strategic initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Manager/Route Supervisor
Darling Ingredients Inc
04.2018 - Current
- Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
- Prepared for highway patrol investigations by collaborating with various departments and examining potential risks.
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Maintained accurate driver information for delivery scheduling.
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- Completed projects by effectively delegating tasks and overseeing employee performance.
- Supervised yearly equipment overhauls to drive improved inventory and increase equipment longevity.
- Streamlined operations to increase productivity and oversaw employees to maximize outcomes.
- Generated daily reports detailing suggested process improvement initiatives to inform management.
- Coordinated safety meetings to educate team members on best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities.
- Documented equipment transfers and sales details for accurate record keeping.
- Trained drivers to manage time effectively, improving overall mileage performance.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Reduced expenditures by overseeing equipment acquisition to attain best value and price negotiation.
- Provided all drivers with pertinent safety materials regarding rules and regulations.
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Darling Ingredients Inc
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Truck Driver
Darling Ingredients Inc
10.2004 - 04.2015
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - OSHA
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL11.2024
Skills
- Cost Reduction
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vendor Collaboration
- Government Regulations
- Route Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Effective Communication
- Data Analytics
- Customer Relationship Management
- Cost Control
- Driver management
- Operations and logistics
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Delivery schedule oversight
- Government regulations
- Training and education
- Staff supervision
- Forklift Operations
- Logistics Management
- Route optimization
- Documentation
- Transportation activity management
- Safety regulations implementation
Certification
- Certified Accident Investigator Training Certificate
- Powered Industrial Truck Trainer Training Certificate
- 16-HR Competent Person/8-HR Fall Protection Equipment Inspection
- Licensed Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.
Timeline
Fleet Manager/Route Supervisor
Darling Ingredients Inc
04.2018 - Current
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
Darling Ingredients Inc
04.2015 - 04.2018
Truck Driver
Darling Ingredients Inc
10.2004 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - OSHA
Columbia Southern University
- Certified Accident Investigator Training Certificate
- Powered Industrial Truck Trainer Training Certificate
- 16-HR Competent Person/8-HR Fall Protection Equipment Inspection
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