David LeDay
Hammond,LA
Summary
At Capitol City Produce, I led the charge in revamping transportation strategies, slashing operational costs significantly. My expertise in cost control and my adept leadership ensured the seamless execution of budget-aligned, energy-efficient transportation solutions. My approach not only fostered cross-departmental collaboration but also elevated operational efficiency and safety standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Manager
Capitol City Produce
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded development and implementation of efficient transportation strategies, reducing operational costs by significant percentage.
- Administered budget for transportation department, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
- Planned and implemented energy-saving changes to transportation services by optimizing capabilities.
- Analyzed various aspects of corporate logistics to determine most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding their orders and any changes in delivery schedules.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in order to improve operational efficiency.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to streamline logistics processes and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Conducted regular safety audits and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions to mitigate hazards.
- Supervised a team of drivers, dispatchers, and customer service representatives.
- Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS12-1991
Skills
- Cost control and tracking
- Shipping cost reduction
- Performance maximization
- Safety regulations implementation
- Transportation regulations
- Dispatch operations
- Continuous improvement
- Route optimization
- Warehouse operations
- Route planning
- Cost control
- Schedule control
- Fleet management
- Staff recruitment
- Safety management
- Budget control
- Load planning
Affiliations
- Played College Football, Upward Bound Program, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Accomplishments
- 2X Employee of the Year for Papa Johns Inc (FL and TX)
- Dean's List
- 3rd Place Employee Safety Rodeo
- Academic/Athletic Scholarships
Certification
- Smith System Train the Trainer
- Certified Transportation Professional (CTP Designation)
- Forklift Certified
- OSHA Compliant
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Transportation Manager
Capitol City Produce
03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Alcorn State University
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