Gary C. McDaniel
Westerville,OH.
Summary
To utilize experience in operations management in a professional environment to enhance productivity and efficiency while controlling cost and managing people. Dedicated Logistics professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Route Manager
Waste Management
Newark, Ohio
09.2014 - Current
- Manage 53 Refuse Drivers in three lines of business; residential, commercial and industrial, within Licking, Knox, Muskingum, Perry and Coshocton Counties
- These duties include route planning, tracking and giving performance appraisals and customer site visits
- Conducting cost analysis on daily performance numbers vs
- Established quarterly goals to meet or exceed quarterly objectives.
Transportation Supervisor
McKesson Medical-Surgical
Urbancrest, Ohio
10.2007 - 09.2014
- Manage 49 Fleet Drivers in distributing, transporting and delivery of medical supplies to physician’s offices and long term elderly care facilities in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Western Pennsylvania; these duties include route planning, training, tracking and giving performance appraisals
- Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
- Conducting cost analysis on private fleet vs Common Carriers
- Local common carriers as well as warehousing strategies and cost controls and yearly fiscal budgeting duties.
Second Shift Warehouse Supervisor
ECOLAB
Hebron, Ohio
12.2004 - 08.2007
- Manage 11 Warehouse Associates in distributing, order picking and movement of “on premise” manufactured cleaning and sanitization products sold to local and global businesses; these duties include daily work assignments, dock / warehouse layout planning, training, efficiency tracking and giving performance appraisals
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Conducting cost analysis on associate’s daily performances to meet or exceed goals set forth by corporate standards.
Fleet Supervisor
ECOLAB
Hebron, Ohio
05.2001 - 12.2004
- Manage 11 Fleet Drivers and 25 Warehouse Associates in distributing, transporting and delivery of “on premise” manufactured cleaning and sanitation products to local and global businesses; these duties include route planning, training, tracking and giving performance appraisals
- Developed internal and external communication channels to keep abreast of trucking industry changes.
- Conducting cost analysis on private fleet vs
- Local common carriers as well as warehousing strategies and cost controls and yearly fiscal budgeting duties.
- Drove fleet stability and minimized significant events through active analysis and review of fielded engine performance
- Developed cross-functional partnerships to drive initiatives and leverage internal resources
- Maintained clean and safe assets and fleet work environments
- Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements
- Coordinated safety meetings to educate team members on best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities
- Provided all drivers with pertinent safety materials regarding rules and regulations
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses
- Developed internal and external communication channels to keep abreast of trucking industry changes
- Implemented business plans to improve overall fleet performance
- Completed projects by effectively delegating tasks and overseeing employee performance
- Managed employee scheduling, payroll and data collection to maximize project outcomes
- Generated daily reports detailing suggested process improvement initiatives to inform management
- Trained drivers to manage time effectively, improving overall mileage performance
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication
Pick-up and Delivery Service Manager
FedEx Ground
Grove city, Ohio
09.1997 - 05.2001
- Manage 42 delivery personnel in distributing, transporting and delivery of small parcel packages to local business; these duties included delivery route planning, training and tracking and giving performance appraisals
- Conducting inspection reports in Department of Transportation compliance, vehicle maintenance, physical examinations and proper driving certifications.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Preload Service Manager
FedEx Ground
Grove city, Ohio
03.1995 - 09.1997
- Managed 38 delivery personnel in regards to daily work assignments, safety training on load and sort methods, quality audits, OSHA compliance, emergency evacuation and hazardous material communication/handling
- Customer service issues with undelivered/lost packages.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
Load / Unload Service Manager
FedEx Ground
Grove city, Ohio
08.1993 - 03.1995
- Managed 15 person group in sorting and loading of outbound packages from Hub Terminal
- Directed flow into 20 tractor trailer bays for delivery nationwide
- Included with these responsibilities were hiring, training, coaching and performance appraisals
- Conducted re-sort audits to improve quality of re-handled packages
- Managed 15 person group in unloading of packages from incoming trailers
- These duties included: auditing other hub locations, training new personnel, coaching and performance appraisals
- Responsible for taking care of packages needing special handling and damage repairs.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Communications
University of Toledo
09.1989 - 08.1993
Skills
AccreditationsComputer trained inIBM, Microsoft Office, AS/400Interactive management skillsTQM Management systems trainingFiscal budgeting strategies and planning
Cost control and tracking
Safety regulations implementation
Continuous Improvement
Distribution and warehousing
Warehouse Logistics
Timeline
Route Manager
Waste Management
09.2014 - Current
Transportation Supervisor
McKesson Medical-Surgical
10.2007 - 09.2014
Second Shift Warehouse Supervisor
ECOLAB
12.2004 - 08.2007
Fleet Supervisor
ECOLAB
05.2001 - 12.2004
Pick-up and Delivery Service Manager
FedEx Ground
09.1997 - 05.2001
Preload Service Manager
FedEx Ground
03.1995 - 09.1997
Load / Unload Service Manager
FedEx Ground
08.1993 - 03.1995
Bachelor’s Degree - Communications
University of Toledo
09.1989 - 08.1993