Manuel Verdin
Transportation and logistics
Ontario,CA
Summary
- Dedicated transportation professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Station Manager
Land Air Express, Inc
04.2018 - 01.2023
- Manage company linehaul network, including supervising a team of 32 linehaul commercial tractors/drivers
- Determine and coordinate linehaul routes, including monitoring freight volumes, service dates, profit to the organization; coordinate third party booking and negotiating rate; assist local management with daily and weekly load plans and capacity management
- Ensures the linehaul team meets and exceeds performance standards, and that quarterly delivery driver meetings, training sessions, and performance reviews are completed on time
- Develop department metrics dashboard and reports findings to VP of Operations on a regular basis; Conducts claims and trends review monthly
- Responsible for the allocation of resources in a cost-effective manager and actively working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's overall operations
- Work with local manager(s) to determine root cause of equipment damage and freight damage or loss during inter-station transit
- Review driver daily logs (OLD’s) to ensure compliance with hours of service; work with driver(s) and safety department to correct deviations
- Ensures safety of drivers and the company fully complies with all DOT, state, and federal safety laws and regulations
- Participate in recruiting efforts for commercial drivers.
Operations Manager
Land Air Express, Inc
01.2013 - 04.2018
- Manage day-to-day operations of the LAX facility, including supervising and monitoring staff of 50+ employees, 35,000 square foot facility, and managing average of 225,000 lbs outbound freight and 200,000 inbound freights
- Ensures the delivery driver team meets and exceeds performance standards, and that quarterly delivery driver meetings, training sessions, and performance reviews are completed on time
- Develops and Maintains positive relationships with direct cartage agents, freight forwarders, and internal customers
- Conduct necessary investigation(s) to determine the cause of issues such as, but not limited to, missing freight, misroutes, safety accidents
- Set up measures to avoid recurrence of issues
- Planning, organizing, and managing companywide linehaul networks to increase efficiency and profits
- Recruit and interview hard-to-fill positions in a competitive market such as, but not limited to, commercial drivers and warehouse staff
- Provides performance guidance to management on employee relations items such as, but not limited to, coaching and disciplinary action
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and development of professional drivers and supporting staff
- Ensures people receive adequate training and support for their jobs
- Ensures safety of drivers and the company fully complies with all DOT, state, and federal safety laws and regulations
- Ensures all H/R issues are addressed, documented, and submitted in a timely manner.
Night Manager
Land Air Express, Inc
03.2008 - 01.2013
- Directly supervised all activities of dockworkers and supported personnel engaged in loading and unloading trucks and trailers
- Coordinated work assignments, monitored performance, and provided training on relevant job duties
- Managed the dispatch of over the road linehaul drivers, as well as all safety aspects both in the building and on the road
- Ensured all work is performed according to Land Air Express approved procedures, standards, and specifications for dock operations
- Performed facility inspections and maintained facility appearance and condition to safe standards
- Assisted in the implementation of new hire training and training and development for dock staff.
Education
HS Diploma - undefined
Cathedral High School
References
references
Available upon request
Skills
- Conflict Resolution Tactics
- Station Management
- Operational Requirements
- Transportation Management
- Operating Procedures
Timeline
Station Manager
Land Air Express, Inc
04.2018 - 01.2023
Operations Manager
Land Air Express, Inc
01.2013 - 04.2018
Night Manager
Land Air Express, Inc
03.2008 - 01.2013
HS Diploma - undefined
Cathedral High School
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