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James A. Schaeffer

Landingville

Summary

Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Metal Sales Manufacturing, adept at optimizing operations and enhancing profitability. Skilled in budget management and team leadership, leveraging expertise in Eclipse software and order management systems to drive sales growth and customer satisfaction. Strong communicator with a focus on strategic collaboration.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Metal Sales Manufacturing
Orwigsburg
06.2022 - Current

Directed operations of Orwigsburg facilities, contributing to increased gross sales for leading US metal roofing manufacturer.

Managed $18M budget while supervising seven direct and 28 indirect reports.

Ensured P&L accountability to enhance profitability and optimize operational efficiency.

  • Collaborated with TSMs on sales forecasting and customer engagement to expand customer base and boost sales.

Transportation Manager

Metal Sales Manufacturing
Orwigsburg
10.2016 - Current
  • Oversee and route 6 company trucks to service a large customer based in the Northeast. Contact and utilize common carrier trucks for overflow orders to insure customer satisfaction for timely delivery of their orders. Negotiate trucking rates with outside contractor trucks. Manage transportation budget of $1.5 million per year. Manage and track company trucks through JJ Keller elog’s. Manage orders of full truckloads of material shipping from other Metal Sales facilities shipping direct to our customers from all over the country. Set up of LTL shipments from our location and from other Metal Sales facilities to our customers. Develop a Route Profit Analysis spreadsheet. Travel to other Metal Sales branches to train incoming transportation managers.

Dual Transportation Manager & Production

Metal Sales Manufacturing
Orwigsburg
05.2020 - 06.2022
  • Production: Scheduling mill production on Eclipse for three mills. Managing of 20 production employees to fulfill customer orders and load product onto trucks. Download orders for production and trim travelers for production of custom trim on the press brake through XA and AS400 systems. Assisted with manufacturing of custom trim parts on the press brake/folder. Receiving of coil truck deliveries. Load coils onto the mandrill for the mills. Scheduling employees for necessary overtime. Operate forklift, Combi lift and Moffett. Research ways to reduce lineal foot variance on coils and scrap.
  • Transportation: Driver payroll, routing customer deliveries, assisting with drivers, routing and orders, end of month reporting and customer service.

Over-the-road Class A driver

Metal Sales Manufacturing, Inc.
Orwigsburg
05.2010 - 10.2016

Yard Crew/Loader

Northeast Pre-stressed
Cressona
03.2010 - 05.2010

Tri-axle Dump Truck Driver

MAS Trucking
Schuylkill Haven
10.2008 - 03.2010

Owner-Operator with Class A CDL
04.2000 - 10.2008

Automobile Maintenance

Ken’s Tire Company, Inc.
Cressona
06.1997 - 04.2000

Education

High School Diploma -

Schuylkill Haven High School
Schuylkill Haven, PA
01.1997

Skills

  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • PC Miler expertise
  • Order management systems
  • Tractor and trailer maintenance
  • Eclipse software proficiency
  • XA system knowledge
  • AS400 experience
  • Forklift operation certification
  • Combi lift operation certification
  • Moffett operation certification
  • NetSuite proficiency
  • Velogix software skills

Extracurricular Activities

CDL – Class A licensed Member of Landingville Borough Council

Timeline

General Manager

Metal Sales Manufacturing
06.2022 - Current

Dual Transportation Manager & Production

Metal Sales Manufacturing
05.2020 - 06.2022

Transportation Manager

Metal Sales Manufacturing
10.2016 - Current

Over-the-road Class A driver

Metal Sales Manufacturing, Inc.
05.2010 - 10.2016

Yard Crew/Loader

Northeast Pre-stressed
03.2010 - 05.2010

Tri-axle Dump Truck Driver

MAS Trucking
10.2008 - 03.2010

Owner-Operator with Class A CDL
04.2000 - 10.2008

Automobile Maintenance

Ken’s Tire Company, Inc.
06.1997 - 04.2000

High School Diploma -

Schuylkill Haven High School