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Lathin Jones

Dallas,TX

Summary

Dedicated and organized Operations Manager with over 20 years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possesses in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Dock Supervisor

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Dallas, TX
03.2021 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw loading and unloading for trailers and client pick-ups and identified damaged products.
  • Developed standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations for employees.
  • Hired and trained personnel to perform job duties, execute safety practices and develop individual performance requirements.
  • Established priorities and assigned tasks to support dock operations.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying information.
  • Inspected cargo for damages, irregularities and incorrect information.
  • Transported materials and pallets between areas.
  • Participated in company training programs to learn new skills and promote workplace safety.

PVD

UPS
McKinney, TX
11.2019 - 01.2024
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Maximized passenger satisfaction by maintaining vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Operation Management

XPO Logistics
Lawrenceville, GA
04.2017 - 10.2019
  • Plan, supervise, and control all available resources, including city and outbound operations, within timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
  • Observe loading of trucks to ensure conformance to loading protocols, to prevent shifting or damage to materials or products during transit.
  • Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers, according to OSHA and XPO Logistics standards.
  • Ensure safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
  • Coordinate all activities of dockworkers, and other support personnel.

Operation Supervisor

ABF Freight System
Conley, GA
10.2015 - 03.2017
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Executed and optimized operational responsibilities to promote seamless delivery of services.
  • Engaged employees to create safe, energetic work environment through feedback and recognition.
  • Ensure safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Oversaw implementation of procedures, goals and objectives within operations.

Dock Supervisor/ Linehaul Dispatch

Central Transport
Conley, GA
12.2012 - 10.2015
  • Established priorities and assigned tasks to support dock operations.
  • Managed employees, vendors, and outside contractors to perform operational functions and proper handling of freight.
  • Supervised the movement of freight according to Central standards, guaranteeing the safe handling of freight by utilizing logistic bars, loading tables, and dunnage to protect the freight during travel.
  • Supervised the work of 50 to 80 transportation personnel, including dockworkers and drivers.
  • Conducted safety, dimension, and bill of lading audits to ensure freight is properly handled with the correct piece count and size.
  • Hired and trained personnel to perform job duties, execute safety practices and develop individual performance requirements.

Shipping/Receiving Supervisor

Select Staffing
Decatur, GA
02.2012 - 11.2012
  • Trained, coached, and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of the new program.
  • Optimized production scheduling to lower production costs.
  • Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
  • Forecast manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets.
  • Communicated with carrier representatives to follow specific procedures and make special delivery arrangements.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
  • Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.

OS&D Assistant/Lead-man

USF Holland
Conley, GA
08.2006 - 02.2012
  • Built relationships with participants through positive attitude and communication.
  • Helped OS&D clerk prepare shipments by recouping freight, properly containing and packaging HAZMAT materials.
  • Responsible for safely stacking 30 outbound trailers, ensuring balanced weight distribution.
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
  • Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Education

Associate in Science - Cyber Security

Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, Georgia

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven leadership abilities
  • Profound organization skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Results-driven
  • Procedure development
  • Training and coaching
  • Quality Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Dock safety
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Formal Grievance Handling
  • Performance Assessment
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Safety Procedures
  • Customer Relations
  • Logistics Management
  • Policy and Procedure Enforcement
  • Budget controls

Accomplishments

  • Received “Employee of the Year Award” at USF Holland in December 2011.
  • Named “Employee of the Month” at USF Holland in April & June 2011.
  • Maintained Forklift Certification and Hazmat Training.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dock Supervisor

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
03.2021 - 06.2024

PVD

UPS
11.2019 - 01.2024

Operation Management

XPO Logistics
04.2017 - 10.2019

Operation Supervisor

ABF Freight System
10.2015 - 03.2017

Dock Supervisor/ Linehaul Dispatch

Central Transport
12.2012 - 10.2015

Shipping/Receiving Supervisor

Select Staffing
02.2012 - 11.2012

OS&D Assistant/Lead-man

USF Holland
08.2006 - 02.2012

Associate in Science - Cyber Security

Gwinnett Technical College

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