Layne Davisson
Battle Ground ,WA
Summary
Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams. Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 29 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
City Operations Manager
Yellow Freight
2 2023 - Current
- In charge of local pick-up and delivery operations. I am responsible for leading the drivers, supervisors, and dispatchers in this department. I was responsible for all of the safety, compliance, service, cost control, performance, and training within the pick-up and delivery operation.
Operations Performance Manager
Yellow Freight
7 2022 - 2 2023
- As an Operations Performance Manager, my role was to train, equip, and lead employees and managers at various facilities, as directed by company leadership. I traveled to terminals to implement positive, sustainable improvements in operational and safety metrics.
Shift Operations Manager
Yellow Freight
7 2003 - 7 2022
- As a Shift Operations Manager, my role was to coordinate the dock, yard, rail, and clerical operations in order to meet service demands while adhering to cost control goals. I was responsible to manage the dock supervisors and hourly employees on shift. I was responsible for the movement of freight, trailers, and the activities and deadline compliance of all operational components at the terminal.
Operations Supervisor
Yellow Freight
3 1999 - 7 2003
- Responsible for the productivity, safety, and quality for the dock workforce. I was in charge of meeting cut-times, hot freight needs, performance metrics, and cost control metrics for the dock operation.
Dock records clerk
Yellow Freight
3 1998 - 3 1999
- Responsible for all paperwork, compliance information, and computer reconciliation for all trailers being loaded and unloaded.
Dock Worker
Yellow Freight
9 1997 - 3 1998
- Loaded and unloaded trailers for the dick operation.
Supervisor
UPS
2 1995 - 9 1997
- Responsible for the training, perfomance, quality, and safety of the employees in my work areas.
Package Handler
UPS
2 1994 - 2 1995
- unloaded trailers to meet deadlines and productivity goals
Education
General
Clark College
Skills
- Daily operations oversight
Certification
- Lean System
Timeline
City Operations Manager
Yellow Freight
2 2023 - Current
Operations Performance Manager
Yellow Freight
7 2022 - 2 2023
Shift Operations Manager
Yellow Freight
7 2003 - 7 2022
Operations Supervisor
Yellow Freight
3 1999 - 7 2003
Dock records clerk
Yellow Freight
3 1998 - 3 1999
Dock Worker
Yellow Freight
9 1997 - 3 1998
Supervisor
UPS
2 1995 - 9 1997
Package Handler
UPS
2 1994 - 2 1995
General
Clark College
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