Ludvin Salmeron
Magnolia,United States
Summary
Experienced Manager with over 15 years of expertise in strategic planning and effective people management. Proven ability to excel both as a collaborative team member and as an independent contributor, consistently meeting deadlines and executing tasks according to well-defined instructions. Highly safety-conscious with a strong commitment to ensuring a secure work environment. Demonstrated success as a driven Warehouse Manager, leveraging 15 years of experience to drive financial objective attainment through strategic personnel and materials management. Recognized for exceptional skills in leadership and customer focus, resulting in streamlined warehouse operations and maintaining high standards with accurate results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Operations Manager
RXO
02.2023 - Current
- Managed daily warehouse operations, resulting in reduced waste and optimized space utilization.
- Successfully managed high-volume periods by allocating resources efficiently and maintaining a smooth workflow, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Developed employee training programs to enhance skill sets and increase overall productivity within the warehouse team.
- Created an open line of communication between warehouse staff members and upper management, fostering transparency across all levels within the organization.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers and transportation partners, fostering collaboration and improving overall supply chain efficiency.
Terminal Operations Manager
Yellow Inc
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing tailored solutions.
- Managed budgets, schedules, and personnel assignments to maintain cost-effective terminal operations.
- Oversaw inventory management functions including warehousing, transportation coordination, and order tracking.
- Negotiated contracts with service providers to obtain optimal pricing structures while maintaining quality standards.
- Mentored staff members in best practices for terminal management, fostering professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Established standard operating procedures to increase consistency across shifts and teams.
- Conducted periodic audits of operational practices to identify areas of improvement or noncompliance.
- Developed robust safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for employees and customers.
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
YRC FREIGHT
06.2011 - 01.2019
- Coordinated and observed all activities of workers engaged in loading and unloading trailers, moving and storing material and products
- Verified materials loaded and unloaded against work order to ensure optimum routing and accuracy
- Fostered the safe handling and storage of hazardous materials, including spills as provided by the DOT and OSHA guidelines
- Developed improved performance of employees through coaching and feedback
- Analyzed conclusions to determine if further action is necessary to facilitate satisfactory service and production levels
- Consistently sought opportunities to reduce the amount of loads/routes out for delivery each day
- City Dispatcher
- Directly supervised all activities of drivers responsible for pick-up and delivery of shipments to customer locations
- Determined driver availability, and assigned equipment according to factors such as specific shipment and customer requirements, including customer business hours, location, weight, and city routes/schedules
- Communicated with drivers at defined intervals to manage service expectations and identify problems
- Used discretion and responded appropriately providing guidance to drivers with customer complications and delays due to traffic and weather conditions.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
PROJECT MANAGER
Highway-Technologies
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Ensure that employees where OSHA certified by Training them
- Maintain company was compliance with TX DOT Procedures
- Analyze employees productivity and assure at the end of the day paper-wok was correct
- Assert weekly inventory count on Material and Equipment
- Kept up weekly meetings with TX DOT Inspectors
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
LOOMIS ARMORED
04.2005 - 07.2009
- Manage, train and mentor 40 staff members and oversee the activities of 50 routes to ensure optimal employee efficiency and productivity
- Lead Monthly Process Improvement Meetings to ensure all Policies & Procedures are being performed as specified in the Branch Operations Plan
- Ensure data integrity of all cargo entering and exiting the transport vault
- Serve as a liaison for all departments within the facility, the customer and daily routes
- City Dispatcher
- Kept up weekly count and monitored Banks ATM for accuracy balance
Education
University Of Phoenix at Houston
12.2006
United States Marine Corps
01.2002
Spring Woods High
01.1998
Skills
- Experienced in employee scheduling, inventory control and sales analysis
- Strong ability to execute based on strategic objectives
- Big picture focus on company goals
- Solid experience in managing cross-functional teams
- Lean principles
- Warehouse optimization
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Manager
RXO
02.2023 - Current
Terminal Operations Manager
Yellow Inc
01.2019 - 02.2023
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
YRC FREIGHT
06.2011 - 01.2019
PROJECT MANAGER
Highway-Technologies
07.2009 - 06.2011
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
LOOMIS ARMORED
04.2005 - 07.2009
University Of Phoenix at Houston
United States Marine Corps
Spring Woods High