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OperationsManager

Gary Beaver

China Grove,NC

Summary

Accomplished operations leader with 20 years of experience driving performance, productivity, and service excellence in the LTL freight industry. Adept at managing large teams, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company standards. Demonstrates a strong track record of mentoring employees, reducing operational costs, and improving service metrics in high volume terminal environments. Committed to safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement, with deep knowledge of freight handling, line-haul coordination, and talent development. ODM(Quality Driven Management) coach which is the equivalent of Six Sigma with other organizations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

FedEx Freight
10.2023 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Lead of team of 5+ frontline supervisors and 30+ dock personnel in a high-volume LTL freight terminal
  • Achieved YOY improvements in dock productivity and on-time service through proactive planning and KPI management
  • Implemented Lean practices to streamline dock flow and reduce misloads
  • Partnered with Safety to lower incident rates through retraining and hazard mitigation
  • Completes Kronos daily

Operations Supervisor

Fedex Freight
07.2012 - 10.2023
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
  • Supervised freight handling, routing, and dispatch across multiple shifts
  • Hired and mentored dock associates
  • Maintained full DOT, OSHA, and company compliance across daily operations

Education

High School Diploma -

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

High School Diploma -

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

High School Diploma -

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Skills

  • Approachable demeanor
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Customer engagement
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Logistics coordination
  • Employee talent development
  • Safety management
  • Efficient scheduling and forecasting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations
  • Conflict resolution expertise

Accomplishments

Received two Bravo Zulu awards from FedEx for exceptional performance, teamwork, or service excellence. Delivering outstanding customer service and achieving operational goals under pressure

Timeline

Operations Manager

FedEx Freight
10.2023 - Current

Operations Supervisor

Fedex Freight
07.2012 - 10.2023

High School Diploma -

North Carolina State University

High School Diploma -

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

High School Diploma -

University of Memphis

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