Jon Nuss
Columbia,MO
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive hands-on experience in fleet management, adept at navigating challenges with a proactive and results-oriented mindset. Renowned for adaptability, creativity, and strong problem-solving abilities that drive meaningful contributions to organizational goals. Proven leader with a robust background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives through efficient processes and high standards. Committed to excellence and collaboration, consistently aligning efforts with organizational goals to ensure success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
SOUTH TX WEST / GREAT PLAINS MO SR FOM
Ryder
07.2021 - Current
- Directed the overall operations of the business units, maintaining an unyielding focus on client services and overall customer satisfaction for the company's continuous growth.
- Initiated a high priority safety culture through all levels of the workforce to maintain safe and environmentally compliant work practices, conditions, and facilities. Chairman Safety Award for 2022.
- Supervised, coached, and trained direct reports across multiple locations for their continuous professional development to increase work efficiency and productivity.
- Facilitated the Fleet and Facility Asset Management, overseeing all operations asset management related activities and metrics alongside with the DOO and other business unit personnel to ensure timely collections of receivables and minimizing the company's days receivables outstanding (DRO).
- Coordinated customer-related initiatives with the Sales Organization to build and maintain profitable relationships with BU customers.
- Delivered outstanding customer services and experiences, establishing a high level of customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention.
- Performed oversight and coordination of all administrate activities and processes within the business units.
- Ensured all branch locations adhere to the established maintenance costs and budgets and meet the overall profit responsibilities, all while maintaining maintenance excellence across the entire fleet to mitigate fleet downtime and maximize customer uptime.
- Collaborated with the Corporate Real Estate Organization in consulting and negotiating with vendors, landlords, real estate agencies, zoning agencies, and other associated institutions, to optimize facility asset management, infrastructure, and related costs.
- Contact Info
- Travis Brown IL. DOM 281-409-4736
- James Boston west DOO 720-883-5225
- Steve Hepburn central Director of Safety 814-761-1502
Operations Manager
Cobalt Truck Equipment
Converse, TX
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Safety process development, Safety compliance audits
- Production process development and auditing
- Auditing Service RO's
- Auditing Warranty RO's before they are sent warranty dept. for closing
- Technician training and coordination
- Technician efficiency
- Cost control
- Shop organization
- Yard organization
- Tooling purchases
- This is the first company I have worked for, where the Opps manager does NOT get a monthly P/L report which make it very hard to track and improve shop efficiency and control costs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Operations Manager
Lonestar Truck Group
Texarkana, TX
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Safety process development, Safety compliance audits
- Production process development and auditing
- Auditing Service RO's
- Auditing Warranty RO's
- Technician training and coordination
- Technician efficiency
- Technical assistance and expertise pertaining to Class 8 equipment
- Cost control
- Shop organization
- Yard organization
- Tooling purchases
- Profit and Loss statement auditing and correction
- Technical advisor to Solutions Center
- Parts inventory auditing
- Truck inventory auditing
- Project research and development
- Labor estimates
- Contact info Manager Jared Nettles 903-278-3299
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous operational enhancements.
Service Manager
Ryder
Memphis, TN
09.2016 - 08.2018
- This is my 3rd location with Ryder
- VMI has been at 100% for 7 months
- Safety 100% for 7 months. 2012 was the date of last reported injury.
- I have also completed Protread Osha training.
- SRT all green for 5 months. This is how we measure tech efficiency 100%
- PL is climbing.
- My shop is running itself now with minimal direction from me, this shop was in deplorable condition when I arrived here and now is something to be proud of.
Shop Manager
Hogan Leasing
01.2014 - 08.2016
- The facility has 240+ units
- We are on track to have an AAA safety rating
- 600k + in trailer repair not including truck
- Run the day to day operation of the shop
- Responsible for all major repairs and diagnostics
- Ordering parts and checking inventory
- Teaching and training other technicians
- Scheduling assigning work
- Welding and fab, trailer repair
Technician
MHC Kenworth
Memphis, TN
06.2011 - 03.2013
- Heavy truck repair
- Worked on just about everything that came in the shop
- Completed MX Engine school.
- All of Kenworth online training.
- A/C class
- Bendix brake class
- Also the fab/welder at our shop
- Nite apu systems
- Stemco class
- Reason for Leaving: Looking for more responsibility/advancement
Shop Supervisor
Austin's Diesel Repair
12.2012 - 01.2013
- 90% of diagnostics
- In-framed 10 Detroit 60 series
- Handling whatever needed to be completed and assigned
- Managed 5 techs
- Utilized all the skills listed below to run day to day operations of
- Reason for Leaving: Owner deceased, company closed
Self Employed
JnS Auto
03.2007 - 06.2011
- Tune Ups, Brakes, Lift Kits, Diff. Gear R/R, Engine R/R, Body and Paint, Trans R/R, Custom Bumpers, Roll Cages, Mig and Tig Welding, Timing Belts all makes, Steering, no job to big or small.
I.C.G. Management
West Dundee
06.2008 - 02.2009
- Company Overview: Property Management Firm
- Responsible for entire construction of SV1;
- Sv1 is a 2.5 million dollar retail/office building in West Dundee
- Bidding Process
- Budgeting
- Scheduling/Communicating with owners and contractors
- Scheduling inspections
- Walk thru with potential renters/investors
- General maintenance on building thru completion
- Snow plowing
- Property Management Firm
- Reason for Leaving: Lack of Stability within I.C.G. Management
- Contact Jim Kiss with Cardinal Investment @ 847-354-2776/ Jim is owner/investor at SV1. ICG owner is no longer available.
Manager/Technician
G&N Development and Landscape
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Repair and Maintenance of vehicles
- Project Management
- Responsible for all new accounts
- Installation of all new accounts
- Landscape and irrigation installation
- Class A CDL driver, Transporting and Operating heavy machinery
- Snow plowing
- Reason for Leaving: Work was slow, but left on good terms
- Contact: Marty @ 815-529-5151
Assistant Supervisor
Belz Enterprises
01.2007 - 08.2007
- Company Overview: General contracting company
- Major electrical work
- Repair and maintenance of vehicles
- Class A CDL, Transporting and Operating heavy machinery
- Demolition
- Run labor crews as needed
- General contracting company
- Reason for Leaving: Relocated to Illinois
Manager/Technician
G&N Landscape Company
08.2000 - 12.2006
- Project Management and Sales
- Repair and Maintenance of vehicles
- Snow plowing
- Transporting Class A Equip and Operating heavy machinery
- Managing multiple maintenance/new install crews
- Estimating potential contracts
- Maintaining customer relations
- Financial collection when necessary
- Reason for Leaving: Relocated to Tennessee
- Contact: Marty @ 815-529-5151
Education
Diploma - General high school curriculum, Diesel, Auto, Obtained my CDL Class "A" Driver's License, Heavy equipment operation
Johnsburg High School
McHenry, IL01.1999
Diploma - Diesel Technology courses consisting of 1,000 hours in shop and theory
Wyoming Technical Institute
Laramie, WY01.2000
Skills
- CAT
- CUMMINS
- MAXFORCE
- DT
- DETROIT DIESEL dd15
- DETROIT DIESEL dd13
- MERCEDES
- Thermo King
- PACCAR MX certified
- Universal HVAC certified
- Bendix certified
- MACS certified
- Hydraulics
- AC/DC electricity
- Basic plumbing
- Troubleshooting
- Low pressure pumps
- Single reduction
- Driveline reduction
- Hydrostatic drive trains
- Electrical systems
- Tune-ups
- High pressure pumps
- Manual transmissions
- Double reduction differentials
- Automatic transmissions
- Engine rebuilds
- Fuel systems
- Injectors and nozzles
- Air brake systems
- Skid steer operation
- Track hoe operation
- Back hoe operation
- Bulldozer operation
- Trencher operation
- Crane operation
- Master welder/fabricator
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
Timeline
SOUTH TX WEST / GREAT PLAINS MO SR FOM
Ryder
07.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Cobalt Truck Equipment
07.2019 - 08.2020
Operations Manager
Lonestar Truck Group
08.2018 - 07.2019
Service Manager
Ryder
09.2016 - 08.2018
Shop Manager
Hogan Leasing
01.2014 - 08.2016
Shop Supervisor
Austin's Diesel Repair
12.2012 - 01.2013
Technician
MHC Kenworth
06.2011 - 03.2013
I.C.G. Management
06.2008 - 02.2009
Manager/Technician
G&N Development and Landscape
09.2007 - 06.2008
Self Employed
JnS Auto
03.2007 - 06.2011
Assistant Supervisor
Belz Enterprises
01.2007 - 08.2007
Manager/Technician
G&N Landscape Company
08.2000 - 12.2006
Diploma - Diesel Technology courses consisting of 1,000 hours in shop and theory
Wyoming Technical Institute
Diploma - General high school curriculum, Diesel, Auto, Obtained my CDL Class "A" Driver's License, Heavy equipment operation
Johnsburg High School
Additional Skills Training
- CAT
- CUMMINS
- MAXFORCE
- DT
- DETROIT DIESEL dd15
- Dd13
- MERCEDES
- Thermo King
- PACCAR MX certified
- Universal HVAC certified
- Bendix certified
- MACS certified
- Hydraulics
- AC/DC electricity
- Basic plumbing
- Troubleshooting
- Low pressure pumps
- Single reduction
- Driveline reduction
- Hydrostatic drive trains
- Electrical systems
- Tune-ups
- High pressure pumps
- Manual transmissions
- Double reduction differentials
- Automatic transmissions
- Engine rebuilds
- Fuel systems
- Injectors and nozzles
- Air brake systems
- Skid steer operation
- Track hoe operation
- Back hoe operation
- Bulldozer operation
- Trencher operation
- Crane operation
- Master welder/fabricator