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Joseph Price

Whitehouse Station,NJ

Summary

Motivated individual who is a self-starter. Through25 + years of managing I have learned to be consistent and fair all while being firm in my expectations of myself and others. I consider myself to be very personable and lead by example not title. I am a fast learner with a passion for challenges and working in a fast-paced atmosphere. I have also learned that people are the key to success. All goals are attainable with the right attitude and approach.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Night Operations Manager

JBHUNT
04.2023 - Current

Lead a Team of four Transportation Managers , Two Planners, and an operation consisting of 220 Company drivers and 140 Tractors.

Manage the safety, efficiency, operating budget, and relationships both internal and external.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

JB Hunt Transportation Final mile / Intermodal
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals
  • Managed scheduling, training and inventory control
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics
  • Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices
  • Planned delivery routing, team workflows and promotional initiatives
  • Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices
  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service
  • Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations
  • Controlled departmental facilities use and approved requests for repairs or improvements
  • Created corrective actions based on adverse KPI trends
  • Collaborated with team leaders on quality audits
  • Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities

DIRECTOR OF MECHANICAL OPERATIONS

Conrail
03.2018 - 05.2020
  • As Mechanical Director I was responsible for managing the Safety, production, and cost for120 employees,70 vehicles,80 Locomotives and all related assets
  • On a daily basis I overlooked the following:
  • Safety record- Daily Safety meetings and discussions held
  • Workload and production
  • Payroll and cost
  • Vehicle usage
  • Operating and Safety rule compliance
  • Managers production
  • Receivable billing
  • Employees attendance
  • Budget goals

SYSTEM ROADFOREMAN OF ENGINES / RULES EXAMINER

Conrail
08.2014 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for the safety, production, operating behavior, and licensing for150 locomotive engineers across3 states
  • Performed Safety rules training for all employees

TRANSPORTATION SUPERINTENDENT

Conrail
04.2011 - 08.2014
  • Directly responsible for all facets of Conrails operations in the state of Michigan to include but not limited to managing the safety of300 union employees through4 crafts,12 Management employees,14 locomotives,80 vehicles, and over200 miles of infrastructure
  • This includes managing efficiencies, cost, conflict resolution
  • Operating plans, labor relations, union relationships, safety training, and customer service

SENIOR TRAINMASTER

Conrail
10.2003 - 04.2011
  • Provided Daily operating plans for the North and South New Jersey terminals including all yard and road operations
  • Managed all related safety and operations relating to16 locations in New Jersey
  • Was head of the east coast safety committee

YARDMASTER

Conrail
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Responsible for The safety and efficiency at Oak Island Yard Newark NJ
  • Supervised all Yard and Road operations internally and externally on the NE Corridor / NJT

UNION CONDUCTOR/LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER

Conrail
05.1999 - 10.2002
  • Safely switched cars
  • Serviced Customers
  • Certified locomotive engineer

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

Medagenics
08.1997 - 04.1999
  • Ordering product
  • Monitoring shipping and receiving operation

Education

No Degree - Safety, Budgets, Efficiencies, Technology, HR

Conrail Internal Training
Mount Laurel, NJ
01.2021

Certificate - Railroad And Railway Transportation

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
03.2016

Certificate - Hazmat Sentinel Training, Accident Investigation

TTCI
Pueblo, CO
01.2015

Certificate - Remote Control Locomotive Training

Norfolk Southern Training Center
Atlanta, GA
01.2006

Locomotive Certification - Locomotive Operation

Csx Ready Center
Smyrna, GA
05.2001

High School Diploma - undefined

Rahway High School
Rahway, NJ
06.1990

Skills

  • Risk management
  • Implementation oversight
  • Production updates
  • Schedule coordination
  • Critical thinking
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Project planning
  • Collaboration
  • Planning
  • Organizational skills
  • Leadership
  • Analytical
  • Data management

Accomplishments

  • Throughout my management career I have been recognized at the local and public level. I have been awarded manager of the Midwest region by JBHUNT after only6 months of service.
  • I was an alternate Board member for the AARS American association of Railroad superintendents. Prior to being given that opportunity I was presented with an award for upcoming managers in the RR industry, "The ones to watch".
  • I have had numerous pieces written about my accomplishments in shared track-Conrail's internal News.

Timeline

Night Operations Manager

JBHUNT
04.2023 - Current

OPERATIONS MANAGER

JB Hunt Transportation Final mile / Intermodal
11.2021 - 04.2023

DIRECTOR OF MECHANICAL OPERATIONS

Conrail
03.2018 - 05.2020

SYSTEM ROADFOREMAN OF ENGINES / RULES EXAMINER

Conrail
08.2014 - 08.2018

TRANSPORTATION SUPERINTENDENT

Conrail
04.2011 - 08.2014

SENIOR TRAINMASTER

Conrail
10.2003 - 04.2011

YARDMASTER

Conrail
01.2002 - 01.2003

UNION CONDUCTOR/LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER

Conrail
05.1999 - 10.2002

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

Medagenics
08.1997 - 04.1999

Certificate - Railroad And Railway Transportation

Michigan State University

Certificate - Hazmat Sentinel Training, Accident Investigation

TTCI

Certificate - Remote Control Locomotive Training

Norfolk Southern Training Center

Locomotive Certification - Locomotive Operation

Csx Ready Center

High School Diploma - undefined

Rahway High School

No Degree - Safety, Budgets, Efficiencies, Technology, HR

Conrail Internal Training
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