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Larry Fogan

Trappe,MD

Summary

Seasoned Transportation/Operations Manager with a proven track record at Office Depot/Veyer Logistics, demonstrating exceptional leadership and fleet management skills. Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and exceeding company goals. Expert in enforcing compliance and safety management, adept at fostering a collaborative environment and driving team success.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transportation/Operations Manager

Office Depot/ Veyer Logistics
Baltimore, Md
01.2019 - Current
  • Plan and manage the efficient receipt, storage, order fulfillment, and loading of inventory and/or transportation through vigilant focus, quality, and service goals; utilizing forecasting methodologies and tools.
  • Plan and manage multi-departmental P&Ls, with accountability for cost containment and efficiency.
  • Implement Lean methodology and use the principles to lead continuous improvement with teams.
  • Recruit, hire, train, and develop Distribution and/or Transportation associates; ensure coverage planning for staffing requirements and resource allocations.
  • Provide leadership and motivation for 50 to 75 direct-report associates.
  • Communicate effectively with associates, and create an open communication style that fosters a collaborative work environment.
  • Conduct associate performance reviews, ongoing performance discussions, and salary review recommendations.
  • Monitor, observe, and record productivity, quality, and utilization for the assigned area.
  • Administer training, qualification, safety programs, and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Communicate and administer policies and procedures in the assigned area.
  • Ensure that the physical condition of the work areas is conducive to a healthy and safe working environment.

Transportation/ Warehouse Manager

OfficeMax
Chesapeake, Virginia
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Conduct regular meetings with team members to analyze productivity, and develop actionable plans for loss prevention.
  • Schedule and supervise the warehouse team and drivers to manage the flow and quality of work, ensuring maximum efficiency and minimum overtime.
  • Train and manage the warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues, and achieve short- and long-term performance goals.
  • Oversee daily operations while controlling and managing inventory and logistics.
  • Review and prepare workflows, staffing requirements, space allocations, equipment layouts, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity and quality.
  • Establish and enforce standards and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Collaborate and communicate with other departments in a timely manner.
  • Receive and inspect incoming shipments.
  • Process shipments, and arrange for special product shipping with shipping providers.
  • Pick customer orders for shipment safely, efficiently, and accurately.

Area Manager/Delivery

UST Transport
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2009 - 01.2014
  • Supervised business functions, employee staffing, customer retention and financial accountability for stores.
  • Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
  • Oversaw the recruitment process for new staff members including interviewing and training.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a professional manner.
  • Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
  • Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.

Delivery Supervisor

Prestige Delivery Systems
Norfolk, VA
04.2005 - 01.2009
  • Conducted inventories and updated database to reflect accurate cargo information.
  • Coordinated road crew logistics, including scheduling and mileage.
  • Monitored the performance of drivers to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Inspected deliveries for improper preparation and resolved concerns quickly to maintain schedules.
  • Retrieved stored items and traced lost shipments, when necessary.
  • Facilitated execution roadmaps to promote continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, teamwork, collaboration and positive employee experiences.
  • Coordinated with dispatchers to ensure smooth transition between loading and unloading activities at warehouses.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures related to delivery operations.
  • Inspected vehicles regularly to ensure they meet safety standards and are in proper working order.
  • Prepared reports detailing operational data such as number of deliveries per day, week, month.

Correctional Lieutenant

Southampton Correctional Center
Capron, VA
11.1996 - 04.2006
  • Promoted safety, order, and functionality of facility.
  • Implemented appropriate discipline measures following review of investigation results.
  • Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
  • Conducted investigations of inmate disturbances and incidents.
  • Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
  • Provided leadership and supervision to subordinate staff.
  • Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
  • Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
  • Maintained accurate records for inmates in custody including incident reports, medical documents, disciplinary action forms.
  • Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.

Education

Associate of Arts - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA

Skills

  • Managing staff
  • Ensuring compliance
  • Enforcing policy and procedures
  • Communicating effectively
  • Maintaining and verifying staff hours
  • Regulating overtime
  • Analyzing financial data
  • Identifying trends
  • Strategizing to improve company P&L
  • Reducing downtime
  • Transportation regulations
  • Safety management
  • Transportation compliance
  • Fleet management
  • Reducing loss to company assets
  • Effective communication
  • Implementing procedures
  • Implementing technologies
  • Streamlined operations
  • Leadership
  • Leading staff members
  • Exceeding company goals and expectations

Certification

  • Lean Leader Green Belt
  • 5S
  • Omnitracs Routing

Affiliations

  • Spending time with family
  • Accomplish Drummer
  • Traveling
  • Motorcyclist

Timeline

Transportation/Operations Manager

Office Depot/ Veyer Logistics
01.2019 - Current

Transportation/ Warehouse Manager

OfficeMax
01.2014 - 01.2019

Area Manager/Delivery

UST Transport
07.2009 - 01.2014

Delivery Supervisor

Prestige Delivery Systems
04.2005 - 01.2009

Correctional Lieutenant

Southampton Correctional Center
11.1996 - 04.2006

Associate of Arts - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

ECPI University

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