David Simon

Troy,MI

Summary

Forward thinking Manager with experience leading operational teams, customer service, transportation, and supply chain. Successful track record of overseeing network organization, building successful service structure to exceed customer expectations, while reducing operations costs. Exceptional ability to provide service, safety, and quality production standards for operations teams.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

Bdj Trucking

11.2022 - Current

Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
Negotiated and secured top three accounts for 2023, including daily dedicated long haul lanes.

Linehaul and Purchase Transportation Director

Central Transport, LLC

07.2019 - 11.2022

· Managing 30 Next Day facilities and General Operating Managers for each facility Routing control providing new lane opportunities for customers
Increased Next Day Service to 98% on-time service
Reduced Purchase Transportation by 1.5 million dollars weekly
Reviewing planning, processing, and safety performance for each Next day facility
Increasing service by 15 percentage points with updated planning within Next Day Operations, Linehaul Operations, and reducing cost managing Purchase utilization
Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.

Terminal Manager

Central Transport, LLC

02.2010 - 07.2019

Hired, trained and educated new employees to improve company performance and efficiency.
Directed and monitored tracking, routing and dispatching transportation vehicles.
Set terminal budgets and set goals to adhere to plans.
Performed human resource-related tasks by interviewing and hiring employees, performing payroll functions and evaluating drivers.
Directed and initiated investigations to resolve shipper or customer complaints.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

03.2021

Skills

Profit and loss accountability
Logistics and Supply Chain
Problem Solving
Leadership

Teamwork
Work Ethic
Customer Service

Timeline

Director of Operations - Bdj Trucking

11.2022 - Current

Linehaul and Purchase Transportation Director - Central Transport, LLC

07.2019 - 11.2022

Terminal Manager - Central Transport, LLC