Calvin D. Carrington JR.

* Lead daily rail fleet operations supporting the inspection, maintenance, and repair of over 20,000 hopper and tank cars, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant transportation across North American networks.
* Serve as a key liaison between rail carriers, customers, and internal stakeholders to resolve service disruptions, improve railcar cycle times, and maintain strong operational relationships.
* Monitor railcar movements, track exceptions, and proactively address delays or service issues to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime, increasing operational efficiency, and optimizing logistics costs across rail operations.
* Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting tools and tracking processes (daily, weekly, monthly) to provide visibility into KPIs, service performance, and operational trends.
* Partner with cross-functional teams—including operations, supply chain, and commercial groups—to streamline workflows and ensure alignment with service level agreements (SLAs).
* Support contract performance by tracking service provider KPIs, identifying gaps, and escalating carrier-related issues when necessary to maintain expected service levels.
* Enforce FRA and AAR regulatory compliance standards and provide technical guidance to ensure safe handling and repair of railcars transporting hazardous materials.
* Supervise and develop site personnel, fostering a safety-first culture while improving workforce productivity and engagement.
* Manage labor, inventory, and repair activities to ensure cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality standards.
* Utilize data-driven decision-making to optimize railcar utilization, improve turnaround time, and support business objectives across the value chain.
* Contribute operational expertise during process improvements and planning activities, acting as a subject matter resource for rail operations and logistics best practices.

• Managed vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and reliable service delivery.
• Analyzed maintenance data to identify trends, improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
• Coordinated repairs and inspections, ensuring timely resolution of issues across fleet vehicles.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives, optimizing resource allocation without compromising service quality.
• Led cross-functional teams in strategic planning to enhance fleet management processes and outcomes.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across downstream rail logistics operations to reduce inefficiencies, optimize railcar utilization, and improve transportation reliability.
• Monitor and track railcar movements throughout North America using Class 1 railroad portals, RailTrac systems, and logistics tracking tools to proactively resolve service interruptions and customer delivery concerns.
• Coordinate daily with transport providers, supply chain teams, customer service groups, terminals, and commercial stakeholders to streamline rail operations and escalate carrier performance issues when necessary.
• Support rail freight operations by managing exception-based tracking and tracing activities to ensure customer expectations and delivery schedules are consistently achieved.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Class 1 railroads and short line carriers to improve communication, equipment availability, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with rail fleet maintenance planning, repair coordination, and billing approvals while ensuring compliance with FRA/AAR rail regulations and safety standards.
• Utilize SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, railroad carrier portals, and logistics systems to analyze transportation performance, maintain reporting accuracy, and support operational decision-making.
• Demonstrate strong prioritization and time management skills while supporting multiple stakeholders across supply chain, operations, terminals, and transportation functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactively identify operational risks and transportation bottlenecks and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop timely solutions.
• Support safe, reliable, cost-effective rail transportation services through daily operational oversight, communication, and process improvement initiatives.

• Monitored, coached and supervised a team of 51 employees in my 10 yrs. of employment to ensure the loading, packaging and shipment of railcars, bulk trucks and warehousing activities were being achieved.
• Trained all of the shift foremen of each department in safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintained zero site accidents and lost workdays for 7 years.
• Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
• Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations.
• Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors to confirm quality and cost effectiveness.
• Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
• Coordinated project schedules, material deliveries, and subcontractor activities to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Conducted regular site inspections identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective measures promptly.
• Led regular team meetings to discuss progress, address challenges, and align project goals effectively.
• Developed site-specific safety plans that reduced incidents and promoted a culture of safety awareness.

• Worked with customers and onsite staff to improve operations and employee relations.
• Hired, trained and coached staff to consistently exceed performance expectations.
• Enforced standard operating procedures for on-site activities.
• Updated daily, weekly and monthly reports covering site activities and plans.
• Leveraged advanced inspection techniques and established key performance indicators to increase quality assurance and customer satisfaction.
• Oversaw day-to-day operations and assisted in challenge resolution to reduce potential downtime.
• Tracked labor, sales, and inventory and managed operations to maximize returns.
• Oversaw daily operations at the site, keeping the team productive in inspection and repair of rail fleet.
• Guided site personnel on FRA/AAR regulatory compliance requirements.
• Facilitated repairs to all tank and hopper cars per FRA/AAR standards.