JARED WRENCH
Erlanger,KY
Summary
To obtain a position that allows me to utilize my critical thinking skills, analytical skills, and my safety knowledge/communication to help drive a safety above all culture on a large scale. Reliable Area Manager successful at operating in high-volume, fast-paced environment. Skilled in leading teams to meet objectives on stringent timelines. Empowering leader with superior communication and collaboration abilities demonstrated over years of management performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager
FedEx Ground
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and managed operation managers.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Improved overall efficiency by identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
- Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
- Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
Operations Manager (Yard Focus)
FedEx Ground
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Safety is my number one priority
- I am responsible for the yard operation at NOKY 406
- This includes reviewing applications, interviewing, and hiring switchers
- Training is an important part of the onboarding process that I saw large room for improvement
- I continuously strive for excellence in this experience and have created an entire on-boarding program for new switchers
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Aside from these duties I have implemented multiple processes that have decreased accident rates and VEDR violation rates
- These practices have been shared district wide and have been implemented in many other locations
- This has led to increasing safety, efficiency, and quality of life for both contractors and switchers company wide
- The processes that I have implemented during my tenure as the Yard Focused Manager have continued to increase the efficiency and safety culture of the yard operation
- I ensure safety is the number one priority under my management.
Switcher/Package handler
FedEx Ground
06.2020 - 06.2021
- I oversaw setting up 60 load side doors with proper trailers to ensure the operation can run smooth as well as meet all linehaul dispatch requirements
- Ensure that all trailers in the NOKY yard were accounted for to ensure customer service was met throughout the network
- Involved in multiple projects with yard management to plan and execute the most efficient and safe yard processes
- Worked frequently with yard manager to assist in training all new second shift switchers with yard processes and all abilities that are involved with in this position
- Was captain of the NOKY safety squad on the morning sorts, enforced and oversaw the safety of all parties in the yard.
Education
Associates of Science -
Gateway Community And Technical College
01.2026
Skills
- Investigate accidents or incidents to discover root causes
- Adobe Photoshop Certified: Passed certification exam 2013
- Proven organizational skills, including time management
- Extremely used to working in a team setting as a cohesive unit
- Strong ability to adapt to change in short notice
- Leading teams to achieve a common goal across multiple parties
- Project management experience
- Extremely familiar with VEDR programs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Relationship Building and Management
- Operations Management
Accomplishments
Winner of 5 Bravo Zulu Awards (the second highest level of recognition) at FedEx Ground as well as the company wide Cultural Values award.
Timeline
Area Manager
FedEx Ground
10.2023 - Current
Operations Manager (Yard Focus)
FedEx Ground
06.2021 - 10.2023
Switcher/Package handler
FedEx Ground
06.2020 - 06.2021
Associates of Science -
Gateway Community And Technical College