LaBarron Jones II
Kingsland,GA
Summary
Effective Distribution Center Manager with background promoting employee safety and hostile free environment while implementing process improvement methods. Enthusiastic leader with over 15 years of experience managing inventory, shipping product quickly to achieve correct and timely deliveries. Known for having exemplary organizational, decision making and problem-solving talents.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Distribution Center Manager
Victaulic Company
Yulee, FL
05.2022 - Current
- Utilized ERP/ iM3/ QlikView/ Qliksense software to forecast and manage customers orders for future
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures
- Managed both inbound and outbound deliveries to verify orders were picked and shipped on time or swiftly and correctly placed into inventory
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes
- Immediately addressed logistical issues and applied remediation techniques
- Maintained established inventory levels over $3.4 million based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses
- Supervised team of 21 employees and oversaw all activities for 137 thousand square foot warehouse
Distribution Center Coordinator/ Asst. Branch Manager
Victaulic Company
Yulee, FL / Kansas City, MO
07.2016 - 05.2022
- Anticipated and resolved transportation issues by working in conjunction with carriers, shipping handlers and distribution and logistics groups
- Reviewed orders, production schedules, blueprints and shipping or receiving notices and assigned work sequences and material shipping dates and destinations
- Immediately addressed logistical issues and applied remediation techniques
- Oversaw preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs to maximize vehicle and equipment performance
- Established measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and team operation and productivity
- Managed both inbound and outbound deliveries to verify orders were picked and shipped on time or swiftly and correctly placed into inventory
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations to meet production goals
- Lead Lean initiative resulting in becoming 1st in NA Branches in Facility Excellence Maintenance (FEM)
Transportation Manager
US Army Transportation Corps
10.2007 - 07.2017
- Coordinated, supervised, and controlled all company operations
- Acted as liaison between company and its customers
- Responsible for conducting inventories of equipment
- Dispatch 20ft containers, 40ft containers, quad-cons, and tri-cons, vehicles, and track mileage used, as well fuel usage
- Manage assets, fiscal year budget, and track all maintenance conducted on vehicles
- Ensured all safety regulations are followed in accordance with DOT (Department of Transportation) and implemented in training
- Managed over 100 vehicle and material and successfully tracked and logged over road 100,000 miles
- Facilitated maintenance and mission capable status of over 53 military trucks
- Supervised over 203 personnel during transportation operation, ensuring safe load, transport, and delivery of over 1 billion in government equipment
- Successfully tracked and logged over 50,000 accident-free miles resulting in achieving #1 out of 7 companies for 4 months straight
Transportation Dispatcher
A/M Hot Shot Express LLC
Theodore, AL
05.2013 - 09.2016
- Performed coordinating, tracking, dispatching scheduling, and overseeing transportation operations
- Calculated and maintained fuel and mileage records as well as filing IFTA quarterly fuel tax report
- Established weekly fleet PMs that decreased down time increase profit margins
- Performed compliance checks with all state DOTs (Department of Transportation) regulations prior to movement of material
- Successfully coordinated over 50 Super loads totaling over 12,000 each in dollar amount
- Performed quality control for proper driver completion of IMVR (Individual Mileage Vehicle and Fuel Reports) and BOL (Bill of Lading)
Logistics Manager
US Army Transportation Corps
Afghanistan
02.2014 - 11.2014
- Receive request for mission support, conducts planning, and assign operational task to 3 subordinate groups consisting of over 50 personnel per group
- Responsible for maintaining visibility of all road network in operational areas in Afghanistan
- Rated as top 5 Officer out of 21 in organization
- Responsible for Managing and leading deployed company of 163 personnel in support of retrograde operation in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan
- Planned and lead 12 successful transportation operation, consisting of over 32 personnel per convoy operation
- Established 12-month training plan to keep unit personnel proficient on road movement and control procedures for road transportation operations, including hazardous material and cargo preparation training
- Responsible writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on convoy operation in combat zone for transportation company
- Responsible for in processing receipts for incoming equipment on 20ft containers, 40ft containers, Quad-cons, and Tri-cons
Education
MA - Transportation and Logistics Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WV2024
BS - Geography, Military Science
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL2011
AS - General Science
Marion Military Institute
2008
High School Diploma -
John L Leflore Preparatory Acad
Mobile, AL05.2006
Skills
- Incoming Shipments Review
- ADP Workforce Now
- Outgoing Shipments Oversight
- Critical Thinking
- Interoffice Communications
- Enterprise Resource Planning Software
- Training Methods
- Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
- Cost Analysis
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Leadership
Certification
- Lean 6
- HAZMAT
- ERP
- iM3
- Fork Truck Trainer
- CPR/ Bloodborne Pathogens
Timeline
Distribution Center Manager
Victaulic Company
05.2022 - Current
Distribution Center Coordinator/ Asst. Branch Manager
Victaulic Company
07.2016 - 05.2022
Logistics Manager
US Army Transportation Corps
02.2014 - 11.2014
Transportation Dispatcher
A/M Hot Shot Express LLC
05.2013 - 09.2016
Transportation Manager
US Army Transportation Corps
10.2007 - 07.2017
MA - Transportation and Logistics Management
American Military University
BS - Geography, Military Science
University of South Alabama
AS - General Science
Marion Military Institute
High School Diploma -
John L Leflore Preparatory Acad