Professional logistics specialist with strong background in supply chain management, inventory control, and distribution operations. Consistently drives efficiency and cost-effectiveness through strategic planning and effective resource management. Known for fostering teamwork, adapting to dynamic environments, and delivering reliable results. Skilled in utilizing logistics software, optimizing transportation routes, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
• Managed a team of 4 routing professionals and the logistics for 7 distribution centers.
• Trained and developed routing professionals to be cross trained to route each DC.
• Updated Roadnet maintenance service times and delivery windows for improved on-time delivery rates of 90%.
• Conducted analyses for routing optimization for reduction in labor costs.
• Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards.
• Created driver schedules for all DC's, based on daily/weekly forecast.
• Managed daily freight backhaul and next day deliveries for DC's.
• Tracked and communicate daily KPl's to upper management.
• Managed preventative maintenance schedule of delivery fleet to minimize equipment down.
• Monitored daily fleet tracking of driver deliveries using Greenmile and Geo-Tab.
• Managed 3rd party audit for safety process review.
• Managed 22 warehouse and 20 transportation personnel, and the daily operations within those departments.
• Implemented warehouse management system for consolidation, Power Warehouse.
• Managed operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Maintained, replaced or repaired, existing plant facilities and equipment; fire sprinkler systems, ammonia systems, docks, racks, pallet jacks, forklifts, and painting.
• Implemented and maintained, preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensured facility was in compliance with local, state and federal regulations, as well as OSHA.
• Responsible for ensuring that all warehouse and transportation associates receive appropriate monthly and yearly safety training.
• Lead weekly operations meetings, focusing on current and short-term workflow.
• Monitored accurate accounting of inventory - complete daily cycle counts.
• Monitored code date checks for computer inventory and physical inventory validation.
• Administer all areas of personnel issues, such as hiring, training, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Managed DOT files; DQF, drug and alcohol, personnel for CHP BIT inspections.
• Responsible for execution of the delivery dispatch process, while ensuring cost and productivity targets were achieved.
• Daily communication with sales team regarding delivery customer service effectiveness.
• Ensured compliance with DOT and state regulations for hours of service, California meals and breaks.
• Developed and administered DOT drug and alcohol program for random testing and
pre-employment.
• Managed DOT files, DQF, D&A readiness for CHP BIT inspections.
• Conducted interviews; drive tests, new hire orientations and safety training.
• Managed $2.9 million delivery labor budget.
• Developed San Diego Truck Driving School for internal transfers.
• Trained new drivers for Class 'A' Commercial driver's license requirements, operation of hand-held computers, and PBG Company Policies, Procedures and Standards for delivery drivers.
• Managed delivery schedule to meet proper staffing level in order to ensure accounts delivered efficiently, and as scheduled.
• Daily communication with dispatcher to improve driver manifest compliance of bulk 90% bay 80%rate.
• Improved internal DOT safety audit score from 92 in 2005 to 97 in 2006, consistently in range of 95 or better, in following audits.
• Spearheaded compliance for DOT; hours of service, VCR's, manage hours of service tracker and duty status logs on a daily basis, lead CHP BIT inspections.
• Support Human Resources Coordinator regarding personnel staffing needs and coaching.
• Interview/hire, conduct new hire orientations and safety training, weekly payroll.
• Conduct monthly route rides, safety observations, and performance evaluations.
• Responsible for occupational health and safety issues, perform risk assessments, coach capabilities into facility teams, analyze accident data, and develop actionable safety solutions.
• Support the location to identify and evaluate hazards and implement controls (corrective solutions) consistent with PBG risk management process.
• Manage and control - regulatory compliance (OSHA and DOT), safety training, SPR (Safety Process Review), and CHP BIT Inspections.
• Managed work comp cases for injuries including; transitional duty, physical therapy, OSHA record keeping, lost time days, and return to work programs.
• Develop, implement, and execute strategies to prevent workplace injuries, property losses, and vehicle accidents.
• Tracked Workers Compensation costs and worked to reduce Insurance premiums from prior year.
Office 365
GEOTAB
Dayforce
Road Net/Omnitracs
Greenmile
WMS Power Warehouse
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