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JESSICA PORTER

PITTSBURGH,PA

Summary

Seasoned Logistics/Operations supervisor with 10+ years of experience, offering a track record in strategic planning and operations excellence. Expertise in logistical efficiency and substantial results in performance improvement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

LEAD ON ROAD SUPERVISOR

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
07.2014 - Current
  • Manage full-time package delivery unit consisting of 100+ employees with 15 direct reports-hourly and management
  • Business Development-business unit growth process
  • Ensure timely service-customer focus
  • Utilize metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to maximize productivity while reducing cost
  • Communicate between multiple operational departments throughout various levels of Management to ensure high risk or high priority issues are resolved in timely and satisfactory manner
  • Extensive knowledge and experience navigating, training and exploiting ROI opportunities
  • Educated in DOT compliance and OSHA regulations pertaining to hazardous materials regulations
  • Conducts high efficiency trainings with hourly employees to increase productivity, reduce cost and improve overall health of business
  • Selected by Senior Management as Fit 1 level candidate.
  • Established positive rapport with team members through open communication channels, fostering environment of teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
  • Collaborated with other supervisors to ensure consistent communication and adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement as well as recognizing outstanding contributions.
  • Cultivated strong sense of accountability among team members by setting clear expectations for job performance.
  • Promoted culture of safety by enforcing compliance with all relevant regulations and industry best practices.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, building new skills and staying current with industry advancements.

Education

COMMUNICATIONS - Communications/Marketing

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2020

Skills

  • Managing/Training for performance and efficiency with high ROI
  • Vast logistical knowledge
  • Onboarding and offboarding
  • Management/team development
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Ability to work under high stress deadlines
  • Time management skills
  • Strong multi-tasking abilities
  • Manage for cost reduction
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Verbal and written communication

Activities

Participates annually with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. As well as, Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh.


MIP Planning Committee

Women’s Leadership Committee

Additional Information

Special Assignments:

Instructor for SDST 10/2023

Zelienople Preload: 11/25/2022 to present

Reduction in Surepost loose-11%

Decrease in employee turnover-9.2%

Reduction in misloads- 26%


Ready Teams:

Hershey, Pa- EZRA opening 10/30/2022-11/05/2022

Burlington, VT- 08/15/2022-08/27/2022

Allentown, PA- 07/11/2020-07/14/2020

Nantucket, MA- 06/08/2020-07/10/2020

Gloucester, MA- 05/11/2020-06/05/2020

Boston, MA-4/27/2020-05/08/2020

Albany,NY-04/01/2020-04/18/2020

Timeline

LEAD ON ROAD SUPERVISOR

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
07.2014 - Current

COMMUNICATIONS - Communications/Marketing

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
JESSICA PORTER