Johnathan Carey
Edmond,OK
Summary
Highly accomplished Manager and US Veteran with extensive experience in logistics, asset utilization, cost reductions, and strategic planning, leadership, as well as employee engagement and development. Recognized for development and implementation of processes enhancing operational efficiencies and reducing costs. A dynamic leader consistently achieving outstanding results in challenging environments while leading and developing new managers, and building and leading teams. Accomplished in controlling costs, reducing inefficiencies and producing new forward thinking dynamics to improve overall operating effectiveness. Demonstrated success in maximizing the bottom line and using a data-driven approach to capitalize on changing conditions and meet changing demands.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager Transportation Operations
Union Pacific Railroad Co
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Senior manager of a team of 7 managers and 300 Employees.
- Worked with management team to develop operational goals aligned with business strategy implementing program with $50M annual cost savings.
- Senior officer for company for over 300 miles of track across the St paul, Minnesota territory.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with Customers.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities,goals and held end of the year reviews.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Represented organization to governmental agencies, customers and general public.
- Utilized transportation management systems to ensure on-time-shipment of freight being hauled by 200+ Trains every week.
- Conduct Field Training Exercises as mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration daily.
- Create an environment in which employees understand the importance of safety and that it starts with them.
Manager Train Operations
Union Pacific Railroad Co
03.2018 - 12.2021
- Cross-functional developmental role moving from centralized functions to field transportation operations management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team members to build and execute development plans.
- Developed and led process improvements to optimize operations and reduce costs.
- Used data and analytics to diagnose trends and link to business performance outcomes.
- Led or supported troubleshooting of operational issues to reduce project bottlenecks or delays.
- Built and maintain cross-functional relationships with internal and external customers, other railroads, local state and federal regulatory agencies, centralized functions and other service units to ensure that transportation plans are met.
- Work Conditions and Job assignment included 12-hour shifts, nights, days, weekends, holidays and working on call.
- Prepare and give detailed data-driven business reviews to senior management, focused on strategic programs and associated impacts.
Manager Of Yard Operation
Union Pacific Railroad Co
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Lead a management team in planning, allocating and distributing locomotive assets across the southwest area of the companies network to improve efficiencies, reduce cost, and streamline operations.
- Established Standard Work guidelines and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Consistently meet the needs of customers through excellent customer service, and on time deliveries.
- Coordinate the movement and delivery of over 700 on time freight cars daily.
- Proactively developed strategies to meet set goals using previously performed measures.
- Ensure overall system fluidity through standard processes, and multidirectional communication.
Train Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad Co
07.2013 - 03.2016
- Ensure safe, timely train operation and movement between various shop locations, service tracks and switching areas.
- Inspect the conditions and operations of equipment and machines, analyzing and troubleshooting problems to find solutions, and adjust as needed. Perform various tasks to include moving , replacing and carrying couplers/knuckles; aligning drawbar, coupling equipment and cars; operating locomotive equipment through a remote-control device; applying and releasing hand brakes; riding rail cars; climbing onto equipment and sharing information clearly with co-workers and train dispatchers via radio.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and efficiently handle controversy.
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Work efficiently and productively under stressful working conditions.
- Worked days, nights, weekends , holidays and etc.
- Worked on call for shifts up to 12 Hours+.
Forklift Operator
Walmart Distribution Center 6057
10.2010 - 07.2013
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Loaded and unloaded product from flat beds and box trailers.
- Transported merchandise loads or pallets using forklift.
- Moved levers and controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport and stack material
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures and standards.
- Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
88A Transportation Officer
United States Army
05.2010 - 03.2016
- Planned and executing safe deployment/redeployment of troops and personnel, coordinating shipments of over 20+ million short tons of cargo, and shipping transportation equipment in/out of unsafe environments
- Oversaw all site logistics, including ensuring operational readiness for all transportation equipment and synchronizing mobility planning efforts for multiple divisions.
- Led sourcing initiatives and identified alternative carrier options, which yielded savings that exceeded $3 million.
- Retained sole responsibility for the management and execution of tasks outlined in the statement of work for all rotary air cargo and passenger contracts.
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks and evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
- Received the deployment excellence award and was highly regarded as a subject matter expert for a flawless ability to strategize and execute the deployment/redeployment of troops, equipment, and cargo.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2019
Skills
- Leadership and Team building
- Direct report development, Mentoring
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Process Development and Streamlining
- Cost Control, Analysis, and Spend Reductions
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Products
- Presentation Development and Delivery
- Waste Management and Reduction
- Performance Improvements
- Resource Allocation
Affiliations
Director Bonebrook Plantation Home Owners Association Board of Directors Oct 2016 – Jan 2018 Houston, TX
Certification
UPWay Certification - Completed December 2019
Accomplishments
- UPWay Certified 2019 (Process Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma)
- Developed cross-functional process improvement team to deliver $100M+ in annual savings by developing standard work process and implementation to target locomotive add program at mountain grade locations
- Redefined and implemented standard process to reduce unnecessary spend in crew starts in excess of $100K per month in Houston,TX.
- Recognized as Manager of the Year for outstanding performance and team contributions in locomotive distribution in 2019.
Timeline
Senior Manager Transportation Operations
Union Pacific Railroad Co
01.2022 - 01.2024
Manager Train Operations
Union Pacific Railroad Co
03.2018 - 12.2021
Manager Of Yard Operation
Union Pacific Railroad Co
03.2016 - 03.2018
Train Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad Co
07.2013 - 03.2016
Forklift Operator
Walmart Distribution Center 6057
10.2010 - 07.2013
88A Transportation Officer
United States Army
05.2010 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix