James` Layne
Vice President of Operations
Wylie,TX
Summary
Performance-driven Vice President with 8 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
VSS Transportations Group
09.2017 - Current
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.
- Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
- Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
- Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages. Prepared budgets fro multiple departments and projects.
- Evaluated product development strategies and prepared alternative approaches to goal achievement.
- Integrated marketing plans to reach wider audience and push business prospects closer to conversion.
- Improved employee satisfaction rating by realigning and enforcing policies.
- Drove team engagement to achieve aggressive company targets.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Drove short-term and advanced promotional initiatives and planning processes.
- Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
Driver Manager
Epes Transport
09.2001 - 09.2017
- Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery.
- Developed and maintained long-term, positive relationships with assigned drivers to enhance morale and productivity.
- Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
- Counseled drivers on violations of company policy or service standards to improve performance.
- Implemented and supported company quality and safety improvement efforts.
- Identified process breakdowns and developed improvement plans to resolve.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.1994
High School Diploma -
Scurry-Rosser High School
Scurry, TX05.1990
Skills
- Lean Methodology
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Risk and Mitigation Analysis
- Customer Loyalty
- Cash Flow and Financial Analysis
- Supply Chain Oversight
- Market and Competitor Research
- Lead Support Skills
- Budget Oversight
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Financial Controls Implementation
- Intervention Strategies
- Performance Metrics Analysis
- Logistics Engineering
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Market Trend Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Pathway Identification
- Business Growth and Marketing Strategies
- Competitor Trends
- Conflict Resolution
- Operational Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Performance Analysis
- Corporate Communications
- Profit and Loss
- Leadership Training
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Business Consulting
- Innovative and Visionary
- Project Updates
- Profit Objectives
- Staff Training
- Cost Analysis and Savings
- Trend Identification and Forecasting
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Strategize Business Plans
- Price Structuring
- Manage Programs
- Growth Management
- Sales and Marketing Leadership
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Okrs and KPIs
- Video Conferencing
- Public Speaking
- Process Optimization
- Performance Monitoring
- Rules and Regulations
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Executive Leadership
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Strategy Development
- Articulate Communication
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Develop Business Structures
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
VSS Transportations Group
09.2017 - Current
Driver Manager
Epes Transport
09.2001 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Texas Tech University
High School Diploma -
Scurry-Rosser High School
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