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Louis VanLaningham

Jordan,MN

Summary

Resourceful and adaptable Supervisor with over 12 years of experience. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Customer-focused leader seeking to leverage background into assistant or operations manager role.

Knowledgeable Operations Manager with solid background in managing routes and ensuring timely deliveries. Proven track record of optimizing route efficiency and resolving logistical challenges effectively. Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, fostering teamwork and reliability.

Experienced with optimizing route efficiency to ensure timely route completions. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to manage and motivate teams effectively. Knowledge of logistical planning and problem-solving to address and overcome operational challenges.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations/Route Manager

BUCKINGHAM COMPANIES
Prior Lake, Minnesota
02.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw daily route operations, ensuring timely route completions and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Conducted driver ride-alongs and observations to evaluate and improve driver performance.
  • Monitored daily operations and routes to resolve issues and drive operational effectiveness.
  • Planned, distributed, monitored and followed up on daily route assignments to service customers per company standards and agreements.
  • Managed end-of-day check-in process to capture and communicate key service, safety and equipment issues.
  • Scheduled, attended and contributed to safety meetings to maintain working relationships and promote maximum morale and productivity.
  • Oversaw driver and laborer time and attendance to minimize overtime and ascertain drivers did not exceed limits established by regulatory agencies.
  • Visited customers and customer sites to evaluate and resolve safety issues.
  • Managed a team of drivers, providing training and support to ensure high performance standards were met.
  • Managed scheduling and dispatching of drivers to optimize efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed training programs for new drivers, enhancing skills in safety and operational procedures.
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for 25-member team.

Operations Manager

STINKY PINKY
06.2020 - 02.2022
  • Streamlined efficiency, reduced labor hours and boosted profitability to optimize overall productivity.
  • Addressed internal and customer-related issues each day and affected strategic resolutions.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy customers, effectively diffusing situations.
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for 18-member team.
  • Monitored progress of daily operations, and reassigned employees and made route changed as necessary.
  • Conducted safety meetings.
  • Conducted field inspections of route crews to ensure proper work procedures.
  • Performed driver reviews.
  • Maintained employee company and DOT logs and reports.
  • Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce overhead costs.

Operations Manager

WASTE CONNECTIONS
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Streamlined efficiency, reduced labor hours and boosted profitability to optimize overall productivity.
  • Addressed internal and customer-related issues each day and affected strategic resolutions.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy customers, effectively diffusing situations.
  • Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for 25-member team.
  • Monitored progress of daily operations, and reassigned employees and made route changed as necessary.
  • Conducted safety meetings.
  • Conducted field inspections of route crews to ensure proper work procedures.
  • Performed driver reviews.
  • Maintained employee company and DOT logs and reports.
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements across multiple departments.

Commercial Supervisor/Driver

QUEEN CITY DISPOSAL
06.2016 - 12.2019
  • Assigned and supervised work crews operating solid waste collection equipment.
  • Monitored progress of daily operations, reassigned employees and made staff changes as necessary.
  • Conducted field inspections and of site personnel to ensure proper work procedures.
  • Assisted with supervision of drivers.
  • Performed daily pre and post trip inspections.
  • Managed day-to-day operations for 7-member team.
  • Maintained and submitted DOT logbooks.
  • Maneuvered truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces.
  • Drove front load trucks along designated routes.
  • As needed, roll 3-4 yard cans on castors into position for dumping.
  • Supervised daily operations of waste collection routes to ensure efficiency and compliance with regulations.
  • Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and operational procedures for enhanced team performance.

Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember

US ARMY
10.2000 - 06.2016
  • Skillfully targeted and fired weapons to quickly eliminate enemy equipment, personnel and craft.
  • Planned and coordinated field activities in accordance with command structure and outlined orders.
  • Inspected and repaired systems to maximize performance.
  • Employed ground weapons such as howitzers and vehicle-mounted guns to support combat operations.
  • Managed unit documentation according to strict ARMY standards.
  • Developed physical fitness of recruits with rigorous conditioning programs.
  • Maintained accountability of over $1,000,000 in equipment with no losses.
  • Operated and maintained artillery systems in high-pressure environments to ensure mission readiness.
  • Coordinated logistical support for field operations, optimizing supply chain processes for equipment and ammunition.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Omaha, NE
04-1993

Skills

  • Team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operational Improvement
  • Supervision
  • Customer Service
  • Schedule management
  • Staff training
  • Soft-Pak
  • Trash Bolt
  • Route optimization
  • Logistics management
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Operations/Route Manager

BUCKINGHAM COMPANIES
02.2022 - Current

Operations Manager

STINKY PINKY
06.2020 - 02.2022

Operations Manager

WASTE CONNECTIONS
12.2019 - 06.2020

Commercial Supervisor/Driver

QUEEN CITY DISPOSAL
06.2016 - 12.2019

Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember

US ARMY
10.2000 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

Central High School

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