Joshua Closson

- Led cross-functional teams to optimize operational processes, driving significant increases in production efficiency and profitability.

- Championed organizational change initiatives, fostering an industry best safety culture of continuous improvement in processes and TM safety.

- Interpreted, communicated, and enforced strict adherence to safety and environmental compliance, employee relations standards, and scrap purchasing policies.

- Recruited, mentored, and developed diverse talent to align team capabilities with company objectives, enhancing overall workforce effectiveness.

- Analyzed, collaborated on and often led TPR's weekly financial forecasting.

-Best safety culture across entire TPR platform, with zero incidents or accidents.

- Led a leadership team at the platform level that was focused on "life after zero" with a team of 76 TM's promoting safety and well-being as top priorities.

- Oversaw operating budgets while effectively collaborating with RGW Leadership Team to achieve strategic financial outcomes that supported the enterprise.

- Developed and implemented operating and capital budgets; analyzed complex financial data and market trends to adapt operational strategies in a dynamic environment with our Commercial Team.

- Consistently met performance objectives aligned with company values and core competencies.

- Recruited, mentored, and developed supervisor-level personnel and management trainees to enhance team performance and operational effectiveness.

- Supported Facility Managers in executing their operational responsibilities, fostering a cohesive team environment.

- Conducted comprehensive reviews of facility operations, focusing on safety, compliance, performance metrics, and financial results.

- Translated organizational vision into actionable goals, aligning departmental and individual objectives with broader business strategy.

- Represented the organization in community and political engagements, advocating for industry interests among elected officials and business leaders.

• Managed facility operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintenance standards.
• Coordinated vendor contracts and managed relationships to optimize service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs, enhancing equipment reliability and longevity.
• Oversaw facility budgets, monitoring expenses to align with organizational financial objectives.

- Union Pacific Railroad was the safest railroad in North America my last 4 years.

- Directed safety, compliance, hazmat, derailment prevention and incident response to include internal and external law enforcement action.

- Managed and forecasted an average annual budget of 19 million that involved staffing over 8 states, as well as 6 ports of entry into the US/Mexico.

- Directed cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, reducing derailments and re-crewing times and increasing customer satisfaction.

- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic plans aligning regional goals with corporate objectives.