Joseph Tomei
Logistic Management
Manchester Township, NJ,NJ
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with 35 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Americold Logistics
South Plainfield, NJ
12.2020 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans. Hit our monthly and Yearly EBITDA goals.
Operations Manager
Hall's Warehouse Corp.
South Plainfield, NJ
08.2011 - 12.2020
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Collaborated with process owners to refine procedures, devise best practices and correct quality audit findings.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Interacted well with Senior Management and customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Directed product flow and informed management of delays and challenges, as well as suggested resolutions.
- Supervised daily operations of multi-million dollar three temperature operation (Frozen-Temp Sensitive and Ambient)
- Monitored over 60 employees day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues resulting in customer satisfaction .
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Fleet Operations Manager
Hall's Fast Motor Freight
South Plainfield, NJ
04.1989 - 08.2011
- Trained drivers to manage time effectively, improving overall mileage performance.
- Streamlined operations to increase productivity and oversaw employees to maximize outcomes.
- Managed use of Tractors and Refrigerated equipment and materials to save money and comply with safety protocols.
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Managed employee scheduling, payroll and data collection to maximize project outcomes.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Completed projects by effectively delegating tasks and overseeing employee performance.
- Tracked medical incidents using driver data software (UPS system) for supervisors.
Warehouse Supervisor
Hall's Warehouse Corp.
South Plainfield, NJ
06.1986 - 04.1989
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution, and workplace safety.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Promoted diligence and culture of safety for drivers and warehouse operations.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Adhered to industry best practices for warehousing, material handling and documentation.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Managed merchandise inventory transactions.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution, and workplace safety
- Promoted diligence and culture of safety for drivers and warehouse operations
Education
High School Diploma -
South Plainfield High School
South Plainfield, NJ 09.1980 - 06.1984
Skills
Supply Chain Management
Supply chain distribution
Logistics Management
Operations management
Timeline
General Manager
Americold Logistics
12.2020 - Current
Operations Manager
Hall's Warehouse Corp.
08.2011 - 12.2020
Fleet Operations Manager
Hall's Fast Motor Freight
04.1989 - 08.2011
Warehouse Supervisor
Hall's Warehouse Corp.
06.1986 - 04.1989
High School Diploma -
South Plainfield High School
09.1980 - 06.1984