Kevin Kennedy
Sewell
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Hauling Manager
Eastern Lift Truck
03.2025 - Current
- Oversee regional hauling of heavy equipment from Upstate New York to Virginia.
- Manage 1 dispatcher and 1 coordinator.
- Handle all aspects of transportation management including routing, compliance, and safety.
- Responsible for invoicing and billing within the department.
- Maintain DOT-compliant driver documentation and scheduling.
- Provide operational oversight and continuous improvement of hauling processes.
Assistant Operations Manager
Root 24Hrs Plumbing
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Oversaw a team of 4 dispatchers coordinating 60–80 service techs daily.
- Directed implementation of ServiceTitan and Samsara programs.
- Maintained on-call schedules and daily technician profitability goals.
- Tracked and reported weekly utilization rates, maintaining above 85%.
- Managed vehicle usage, PM services, and repair logistics.
- Solely responsible for billing of $5M client account and collaborating with accounting.
- Addressed customer complaints and rebuilt strained partnerships.
- Oversaw parts inventory.
Operations Manager
EMR USA Metal Recycling
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed facility opening, inventory, equipment checks, and safety compliance.
- Directed new business development, preventive maintenance, and monthly reporting.
- Led daily team meetings, training, and safety discussions.
- Provided leadership in logistics, quality control, and state scale certifications.
Transportation Manager
EMR USA Metal Recycling
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Supervised 32 internal and 40 contracted drivers.
- Led a department including dispatchers, mechanics, and assistant managers.
- Designed and implemented dispatch software tools in partnership with IT.
- Increased department recovery from 49% to 92%.
- Managed hiring, terminations, payroll, safety, and DOT compliance.
- Oversaw transportation maintenance and parts inventory.
- Coordinated PTO and coverage, led KPI tracking and reporting.
Yard Supervisor
Eastern Metal Recycling
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed daily facility closing, employee supervision, and PPE compliance.
- Produced nightly cash, ATM, and inventory reports.
- Scheduled and tracked preventative maintenance.
- Operated cranes, forklifts, and front-end loaders as needed.
Management Trainee
Eastern Metal Recycling
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Supported facility manager in all operational and reporting tasks.
- Handled payroll, safety initiatives, PTO coverage, and customer service.
Quality Control Inspector
EMR USA Metal Recycling
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Inspected inbound materials for quality and compliance.
- Facilitated traffic control and safe unloading in the yard.
Warehouse Supervisor
Goodyear
07.2009 - 08.2013
- Supervised team operations, customer service, and inventory control.
- Provided team coaching, problem-solving, and vendor liaison.
Customer Service Representative
Dollar Tree
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Assisted customers and maintained store organization and satisfaction.
Education
Associate Degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix
09.2025
Skills
- Operations Management
- Transportation Logistics
- Invoicing & Billing
- Route Optimization
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Dispatch & Fleet Management
- Customer Service
- Parts Inventory Control
- Safety Compliance
- Employee Training
- Performance Reporting
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
Certification
Valid Driver’s License
Timeline
Regional Hauling Manager
Eastern Lift Truck
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Operations Manager
Root 24Hrs Plumbing
10.2023 - 03.2025
Operations Manager
EMR USA Metal Recycling
11.2021 - 04.2023
Transportation Manager
EMR USA Metal Recycling
07.2017 - 11.2021
Yard Supervisor
Eastern Metal Recycling
10.2015 - 07.2017
Management Trainee
Eastern Metal Recycling
04.2015 - 10.2015
Quality Control Inspector
EMR USA Metal Recycling
08.2014 - 04.2015
Warehouse Supervisor
Goodyear
07.2009 - 08.2013
Customer Service Representative
Dollar Tree
01.2007 - 01.2009
Associate Degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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