Darius Littleton
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Transportation safety professional with strong expertise in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve safety targets and implement effective safety protocols. Known for flexibility in dynamic environments, effective communication, and fostering collaborative team efforts. Adept at utilizing analytical skills and problem-solving to enhance operational safety standards.
Experienced with transportation safety procedures and risk management. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of regulatory standards to enhance operational safety. Track record of fostering safety-first culture through effective training and communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Transportation Safety Manager
Cotton Disaster Solutions
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Established strong communication channels between safety management and frontline staff, promoting transparency and fostering trust.
- Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
- Led cross-functional teams focused on addressing complex transportation safety challenges, fostering collaboration between departments and leveraging diverse skillsets for optimal results.
- Maintained compliance with all regulations, avoiding fines and penalties for the organization.
- Managed a team of drivers, providing support and guidance to improve performance and productivity.
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Enhanced equipment usage by establishing proper maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and repair costs.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Implemented safety measures, resulting in a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among drivers.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication channels between staff members.
- Reduced transport costs for the company through strategic negotiations with vendors and carriers.
Assistant Project Manager
Cotton Disaster Solutions
08.2019 - Current
- Scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs for company equipment.
- Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
- Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
- Procured and organized project documents, reports and files.
Logistics/Area Safety Manager
Cotton Disaster Solutions
08.2019 - Current
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
- Conducted regular audits of logistics practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Established a proactive safety culture by engaging employees in regular safety meetings and open forums.
- Enhanced logistics operations visibility with implementation of new tracking system, reducing lost shipments significantly.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
- Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
- Reviewed vehicle repairs to check work for quality and assess whether services performed were within acceptable quality and safety guidelines.
- Championed the adoption of new technologies aimed at enhancing transportation safety, such as real-time tracking systems or collision-avoidance equipment.
- Implemented new technologies to improve transportation safety, such as GPS tracking and real-time monitoring systems.
- Provided expertise on federal, state, and local transportation regulations, ensuring company-wide adherence to legal requirements at all times.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
Cycle Count Clerk
Westley International
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Completed daily cycle counts of products, components and raw materials.
- Located missing or mislabeled products, researched paperwork discrepancies and updated computer database.
- Maintained clean and orderly environment by wiping down counters, sanitizing tables and removing trash and debris.
- Performed full audits and documented results.
- Collected and disposed of damaged or out of date products in line with established procedures.
Press Brake Operator
Met Cam
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Prepare, set up, and adjust press brake as required by product plans.
- Evaluated work orders and blueprints to identify tools and supplies needed.
- Followed optimum cleaning procedures to keep machines, tooling and parts free of build-up and avoid excess wear.
- Developed solutions to wide range of complex technical problems to meet organizational objectives and deadlines.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Houston
High School Diploma -
Texas Challenge Academy
06.1999
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
- Logistics Management
- Hazard identification
- Safety audits
- Safety management
- Employee Safety
- Implementing policies
- Quality Management
- Incident investigation
- Transportation planning
- Transportation safety management
- Systems Implementation
- Safety program development
- Safety regulations implementation
- Accident investigation
Timeline
Logistics Transportation Safety Manager
Cotton Disaster Solutions
09.2021 - 12.2024
Assistant Project Manager
Cotton Disaster Solutions
08.2019 - Current
Logistics/Area Safety Manager
Cotton Disaster Solutions
08.2019 - Current
Cycle Count Clerk
Westley International
06.2017 - 08.2019
Press Brake Operator
Met Cam
01.2015 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Texas Challenge Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Houston
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