Jose G Garfias
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proven leader in transportation management at Frontline Transportation, adept in optimizing logistics and enhancing team performance. Excelled in mentorship, driving operational improvements, and fostering client relationships, leading to significant cost reductions and on-time delivery success. Skilled in route planning and team collaboration, consistently achieving and surpassing service targets.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver and Transport Manager
Frontline Transportation
Elk Grove Village, IL
02.2008 - Current
- Mentored and trained new drivers, fostering a professional work environment focused on safety and compliance.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, reducing costs and contributing to the company''s bottom line.
- Optimized warehouse storage capacity by reorganizing inventory layout, allowing for more efficient use of space.
- Negotiated third-party carrier capacity and rates within compliance for established route guides.
- Met transportation service targets and delivered loads on time.
- Streamlined dispatch procedures by centralizing communication channels between drivers and management staff members for better coordination purposes.
- Developed contingency plans for unexpected situations, minimizing delays and ensuring consistent delivery performance.
- Managed driver schedules to optimize hours of service regulations compliance while maximizing productivity levels.
- Established strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Evaluated employee performance through ongoing monitoring metrics, providing constructive feedback to foster continuous improvement.
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
Education
N/A - N/A
Escuela Secundaria Technical #97
Mexico CitySkills
- Adaptable Decision-Making
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Team Leadership Qualities
- Effective Time Management
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Load Optimization Techniques
- Route Scheduling Efficiency
- Driver Training and Development
- Warehouse Operations
- Route Planning
- Load Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Staff recruitment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Warehouse Safety
- Loading and unloading
- Worker Supervision
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Organization
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team building
- Forklift Operation
- Self Motivation
- Forklift Operations
- Warehouse Logistics
- Mentoring and training
- Schedule Management
- Staff Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Driver and Transport Manager
Frontline Transportation
02.2008 - Current
N/A - N/A
Escuela Secundaria Technical #97