Garland Montgomery III
Pearland,TX
Summary
Meticulous and resourceful logistics operations professional with over 12 years' experience excelling at prioritizing, multi-tasking and following through to achieve project goals. Adept in assessing operational capabilities, creating and implementing process improvements, training staff and streamlining overall operations for optimal business efficiency. Problem resolver and vendor relationship manager seeking to leverage background into a logistics position with a progressive organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
ATC Family Transport
Elk Grove Village, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Developed positive relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service.
- Implemented cost control measures to reduce expenses and increase profitability.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Lease Operator
ATC Family Transport
Elk Grove Village, IL
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Conducted pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip truck inspections for defects and safety.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers through exceptional service.
- Utilized GPS systems for navigation purposes throughout trips.
- Ensured safe driving by adhering to road regulations.
- Executed thorough research to support effective strategy development.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
ATC Family Transport
Des Plaines, IL
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Dropped off deliveries within scheduled timeframes.
- Maintained accurate driving records to meet federal regulations and laws.
- Interacted with company dispatchers to alert of issues or delays.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
DVS Transportaion
Wheeling, IL
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected the vehicle daily to make sure all parts were properly functioning.
- Dropped off deliveries within scheduled timeframes.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Emmapro logistics
Nederland, TX
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Dropped off deliveries within scheduled timeframes.
- Inspected the vehicle daily to make sure all parts were properly functioning.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Interacted with company dispatchers to alert of issues or delays.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
White line systems LLC
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 08.2021
- Dropped off deliveries within scheduled timeframes.
- Delivered products and freight to customers both locally and long distance.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Sr. Production Supervisor
CTDI - Communications Test Design
Houston, TX
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Reviewed key performance indicators daily and made necessary adjustments to increase production.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
Warehouse Supervisor
Coca Cola Southwest Beverages
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Complied with standards and protocol requirements regarding warehouse operations, shipping and receiving and material handling.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Evaluated procedures, making corrections and changes to reduce safety issues and meet compliance.
- Developed weekly schedules for warehouse employees.
Production Supervisor
Schwan's Global Supply Chain Inc.
Pasadena, TX
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
Production Supervisor
Coca Cola United
Mobile, AL
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in Lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
Production Supervisor
Coca Cola United
Mobile, AL
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
Quality Assurance Technician
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
Mobile, AL
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
- Collected, analyzed and summarized data including failed processes and recalls to create accurate quality documentation.
- Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
Filler Machine Operator
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
Mobile, AL
04.2014 - 03.2017
- Changed equipment over to new product.
- Followed quality control protocols and set aside samples for analysis.
- Cleared machine jams to reset malfunctions for production line.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
CDL Class a Driver
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
Mobile, AL
04.2011 - 04.2014
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Barbering
Franklin Beauty School #2
Houston, TXSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, ALHigh School Diploma -
Mattie T Blount High School
Eight Mile, AL05.2008
Skills
- Product deliveries
- Drop and hook loads
- Safety processes and procedures
- Route management
- Clean MVR
- Certified forklift operator
- Quality Assurance
- Warehouse organization
- OSHA compliance
- Planning production
- Logistics oversight
- Skilled in SAP
- Trip planning
- Refrigerated trailers operation
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
ATC Family Transport
09.2024 - Current
Lease Operator
ATC Family Transport
03.2023 - 09.2024
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
ATC Family Transport
10.2022 - 03.2023
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
DVS Transportaion
11.2021 - 10.2022
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Emmapro logistics
08.2021 - 10.2021
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
White line systems LLC
08.2021 - 08.2021
Sr. Production Supervisor
CTDI - Communications Test Design
03.2021 - 05.2021
Warehouse Supervisor
Coca Cola Southwest Beverages
08.2020 - 03.2021
Production Supervisor
Schwan's Global Supply Chain Inc.
08.2019 - 08.2020
Production Supervisor
Coca Cola United
10.2017 - 08.2019
Production Supervisor
Coca Cola United
10.2017 - 08.2019
Quality Assurance Technician
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
03.2017 - 10.2017
Filler Machine Operator
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
04.2014 - 03.2017
CDL Class a Driver
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
04.2011 - 04.2014
Certificate of Completion - Barbering
Franklin Beauty School #2
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Bishop State Community College
High School Diploma -
Mattie T Blount High School