Emily Morris

Oversees all Yard Operations at GE Appliance Park.

• Manage 80+ employees in different roles.
• Orchestrate weekly and monthly meetings over financials and operations.
• Ensures timely procurement of all materials and services.
• Oversees the effective operation of mechanical/maintenance equipment. Ensures all company equipment/vehicles are up‐to‐date on servicing and able to perform effectively.
• Performs selected preventive facility maintenance and ensures upkeep and maintenance of the yard, parking areas, and buildings.
• Oversees the scheduling and delivery of company owned or rented equipments, tools, and supplies onsite.
• Manages yard, gate and dispatch personnel as assigned by GE.
• Evaluates work of yard operations employees and participates disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Coordinates site/location security measures.
• Oversees the formal tracking and inventory of company property.
• Reports any problems and/or safety hazards to the Safety Director.
• Ensures a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA, State regulations, and all company safety policies and procedures.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team through regular feedback sessions, collaborative problem-solving efforts, and open lines of communication.
• Improved yard safety by implementing new protocols and conducting regular inspections.
• Implemented cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance data accuracy, reduce manual input errors, and increase overall efficiency in yard operations management.
• Mitigated risks associated with potential delays or disruptions by creating contingency plans for various scenarios in the yard operation process.

• Responsible for all yard activities including gate management, dock management, spotter operations and maintaining the Yard Management System (YMS) across three shifts
• Maintain staffing and productivity levels to ensure customer goals are met across all shifts
• Maintain an accurate YMS consisting of import containers, domestic trailers and inventory storage trailers at various stages
• Communicate with the Maintenance team to ensure all equipment is in working order and in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Process and report yard safety and road incidents
• Provide training and professional development for company drivers and Gate Team
• Monitor metrics and communicate data related to performance and cost
• Synchronize operations in the yard with those in the warehouse, optimizing inbound and outbound operations
• Coordinate weekly meetings with managers and team members.

• Developed and implemented daily operations plans for a safe and productive environment
• Maintain staffing and productivity levels to ensure customer goals are met across all shifts
• Responsible for development and growth of team along with training each new employee until they are set up for success
• Perform Supervisor roles as needed
• Prepared daily reports by analyzing performance data and activity
• Developed a strong relationship with GE to understand the needs of our customer.

• Processed inbound/outbound drivers through TrackX/CICS
• Verify driver's ID for CTPAT regulations
• Assigned all RFID tags to designated trailers in the yard
• Troubleshoot any paperwork, systems, or appointment discrepancies.

• Responsible for direct oversight of the administrative operations of the studio
• Expert in handling a constant volume of phone inquiries for scheduling and any questions or concerns
• Responsible for meeting established studio goals.

• Coordinate and prepare expense reports, inventory orders, and office supplies
• Responsible for overseeing the daily activities of hourly associates on the Sales Floor, Front End, Freight, Delivery or Stocking departments
• Responsible for training, mentoring, and coaching employees.

• Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to ensure great customer service
• Traveling KOF Trainer Selected to travel and represent Chili's as a professional for the new Kitchen of The Future.