Jeff Roeder
Morrilton,AR
Summary
Experienced Business Executive with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of Iowa and Expert Rating consultant. Over 27 years in the transportation industry, including 16 years in operations management, freight, logistics, pricing strategy, sales, leadership, Lean Sigma Six, AS400, and TMW. Seeking an opportunity to lead and strategically grow a team to boost company culture, metrics, and profitability to record levels.
Skilled in strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership.
Experienced with strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Utilizes comprehensive business acumen to drive organizational success and foster growth. Track record of implementing effective strategies that enhance productivity and profitability.
Corporate executive with robust experience in driving business transformations and operational improvements. Known for delivering strategic initiatives that foster growth and enhance profitability. Exceptional at fostering collaborative environments and adapting to dynamic business needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Vice President of Operations
Transco Lines, Inc
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with the CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operational strategy, and hiring needs
- Lead a team of 2 Directors, 12 Driver Managers, 10 Customer Service Reps, 10 Extended Coverage dispatchers, 2 Operations planner, and 4 Planners for 394 Trucks
- Service has improved significantly over the past year with our number one customer KBX
- We are up 5-10 % on most of our key accounts
- Translated strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth helping to implement organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning
- Continued to foster and build a highly inclusive culture ensuring team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met
- Ensured effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention
- Adhered to Company, federal, state, and local business requirements, enforcing compliance and taking action when necessary
- Budgeted for multiple projects, including monitoring and controlling costs
- Worked closely with Human Resources to implement and refine company policies and procedures
- Guided, directed and evaluated the work of management and executive team members
- Monitored the competitive landscape and attending industry events to stay abreast of new initiatives and ways to stay ahead
- Identified, training and developing leaders within the company and setting them on a path for management
- Analyzed internal operations and identify areas of process enhancement
- Developed actionable business strategies and plans that ensure alignment with short-term and long-term objectives developed in tandem with the CEO
- Developed and monitor performance with KPI tracking and establish corrective measures as needed
Senior Vice President of NW Operations
EVO Transportation
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Directed and developed a corporate staff of 6 direct reports, 21 office staff, and 290 support staff and fleet drivers that comprised the northwestern region
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and corporate strategy of the NW region for one of the largest carriers of the USPS
- Enforced compliance to SOP's in the areas of driver routing/dispatch, fuel and materials usage, capacity planning, safety, employee relations and process areas
- Decreased purchased transportation for coverage on USPS routes from $1.7 Million to under $400,000 in less than 5 months
- Reduced leased labor by 12.6% in just the first two quarters of 2022
- Provided forecasts, planning, budgeting for all branches including managing financials to include monthly profit and loss statements
- Utilized and monitored data on many platforms, including goals of a 6 to 1 ratio on head count, onetime service of 97.5%, and operating ratio in the low 80's
- Promoted a culture of Operational excellence focused on safety and quality through training, coaching, and continuous performance improvement measures
- Formed many strategic partnerships, established metrics and headed many complex negotiations
Regional Manager
XPO Logistics, Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: XPO is the largest provider of last mile logistics for heavy goods in North America, facilitating approximately 14 million carrier-based deliveries and installations a year
- Maintain positive relations with the retail customer by making periodic store visits, exploring specific needs and offering solutions at Wisconsin/Iowa/Nebraska stores
- Partner with local management to locate and contract highly qualified installers and contract carriers for Best Buy and Home Depot
- Recommend improvements to systems and procedures that drive NPS, KPI, and all essential profit margin markers
- Prepare standard and specialized reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends in the Last Mile installation/delivery market
- Perform site visits to ensure Installers and contract carriers are providing the highest level of service to XPO Last Mile's clients and their customers
- Increased standards of customer service by providing training and development to all the installation companies in my areas of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Nebraska
- XPO is the largest provider of last mile logistics for heavy goods in North America, facilitating approximately 14 million carrier-based deliveries and installations a year
Terminal Manager
Heartland Express
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Re-hired with this nationally recognized carrier to oversee Northern California terminal sales growth, new accounts, profitability and combine the cultures of 2 purchased companies with Heartland in Northern California
- Directed a workforce of over 13 office personnel and 140 drivers for a 24- hour/7 day a week operation
- Attended weekly meeting with upper management to brainstorm strategic solutions to improve processes and increase profitability
- Dropped operating ratio for this portion of business more than 10 percent within first year of arrival in Northern California
- Re-hired with this nationally recognized carrier to oversee Northern California terminal sales growth, new accounts, profitability and combine the cultures of 2 purchased companies with Heartland in Northern California
Terminal Manager- FTI
Frederick Thompson Inc
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Responsible for actively guiding and supervising over 95 units and 11 office personnel on FTI's Flat Bed and Open Deck Division
- Worked with payroll to ensure 95 owner operators were running their business from a profitability standpoint and assisting with payroll, tax implications, and equipment upgrades
- Worked with customer leads at Agco and John Deere to ensure capacity needs were being met while providing on time service and communication at all times
- Lead, coach, develop, and retain FTI's management team with an emphasis on developing capacity in strategic analysis and planning and program budgeting
- Prepare and submit monthly spreadsheets and operational reports, manage effectively within budgets, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered to home office in Canada
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA01.1993
Skills
- Transportation management
- Logistics
- Flatbed
- Operations Management
- Performance Management
- Management
- Process Improvement
- Strategic leadership
- Policies and procedures
- Operational excellence
- KPI tracking
- Business development
- Process improvements
Accomplishments
- Over 27 years in the transportation industry including 11 years as Transportation Supervisor 4 years as a terminal manager, and now currently 4 years as a Senior Vice President.
Certification
- Six Sigma Certification-white belt
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Vice President of Operations
Transco Lines, Inc
10.2022 - Current
Senior Vice President of NW Operations
EVO Transportation
11.2021 - 10.2022
Regional Manager
XPO Logistics, Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2021
Terminal Manager
Heartland Express
04.2015 - 03.2018
Terminal Manager- FTI
Frederick Thompson Inc
12.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History
University of Iowa
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