CHRISTOPHER KNOX
McGregor,TX
Summary
Energetic and well-qualified transportation and safety professional with over 20 years of industry experience. Demonstrates strong leadership skills and leads by example. Known for attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to excel in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
H.E. Butt Grocery Company
Temple, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of improvement in the department's operations.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Motivated team members through recognition programs and performance-based incentives.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss targets, strategies, and address any issues.
Truck Driver/Certified Trainer
H.E. Butt Grocery Company
McGregor, TX
02.2002 - 02.2002
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
- Reported all accidents or violations to H-E-B management immediately upon occurrence.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained DOT logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Obtained and organized J.J. Keller manuals, guides, and visual materials for development and training purposes.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Trained newly hired talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
- Ensured compliance with DOT/ FMCSA safety regulations while conducting onsite training activities.
- Observed DOT/FMCSA driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and HEB stores.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information to meet internal requirements and DOT/FMCSA recordkeeping demands.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect H-E-B property and general public on roadways.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
Education
High School Diploma -
McGregor High School
McGregor, TX05.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Business Organization and Management
McLennan Community College
Waco, TXSkills
- Organizational skills
- Prioritization skills
- Attention to detail
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Computer systems
- Scheduling
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Resource management
- Continuous learning
- Multitasking
- Leadership skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Safety
- Safety processes and procedures
- SOP Adherence
- Key Performance Indicators
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Goal Setting
- Meeting facilitation
- Leading Team Meetings
- Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation And Reporting
- Coaching
Accomplishments
- 22 years of service here at HEB
- 1,182,000 safe miles driving for HEB
- Grand Champion 2005 H-E-B Roadeo
- Driver Trainer from 2018-2022
- Certified Material Handling Equipment (MHE) instructor at TRSC
- Graduated from PDS,CDS,HCDP,AND ATL leadership programs at H-E-B
- Selected in 2021 to instruct new to HEB driver orientation
- Being elected to McGregor ISD school board in 2023
Timeline
Team Leader
H.E. Butt Grocery Company
02.2022 - Current
Truck Driver/Certified Trainer
H.E. Butt Grocery Company
02.2002 - 02.2002
High School Diploma -
McGregor High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Organization and Management
McLennan Community College
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