Michael Bickel
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Experienced Manager with over 32 years in transportation and supply chain management. Expertise in KPI development, inventory control, OSHA and DOT safety standards, and fleet maintenance. Committed to driving accountability and performance to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Penske Logistics
06.2022 - Current
- Directed warehouse operations, aligning workflows with customer requirements and delivery schedules.
- Oversaw labor planning, staffing coverage, and daily assignment coordination.
- Enforced safety procedures and compliance standards across operational teams.
- Coached supervisors and associates on operational expectations and quality standards.
- Analyzed performance reports to identify service gaps and corrective actions.
- Coordinated transportation and dock activities to support on-time shipments.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
Logistic Operations Manager
COVENANT TRANSPORT GROUP- LANDAIR
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Led a team of 85 drivers and six office staff in direct activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking.
- Promoted safe work activities through safety audits, company safety meetings, and individual staff meetings.
- Maintained KPI metrics of an on-time performance above 99.4%, processed payroll for office staff and the fleet, and maintained safety, CDL and Medical records.
- Analyzed financial impact of proposed logistics changes, including routing, product volumes, and shipping delays, to inform decision-making.
- Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management systems, EDI, and email to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services.
Inbound Operations Supervisor
CENTRAL TRANSPORT
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation, operations and production goals.
- Resolved worker problems through collaboration with employees, enhancing team morale and operational efficiency.
- Recommended and implemented measures to boost worker motivation, optimize equipment performance, improve work methods, and enhance customer service.
- Compiled and submitted comprehensive reports on work activities, operations, production, and work-related accidents, providing insights for decision-making.
- Plan and establish daily transportation routes.
Terminal Manager
NEW ENGLAND MOTOR FREIGHT
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Plan, organize, and manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- Managed subordinate staff to align work with organizational requirements and enhance operational consistency.
- Direct activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Monitored operations for compliance with administrative policies, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations, ensuring adherence and reducing potential risks.
- Directed staff in repairs and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and facilities to maintain operational readiness and reliability.
- Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits and improving services.
- Plan and implement energy saving changes to transportation services, such as reducing routes, optimizing capacities, employing alternate modes of transportation.
Logistics Manager
TRIPLE CROWN SERVICES
11.2015 - 06.2018
- Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
- Directed inbound and outbound logistics operations, managing transportation, warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management to ensure seamless operations.
- Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective and efficient means of transporting products.
- Recommended optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, and frequency to enhance service delivery and reduce operational delays.
- Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, and frequency.
- Planned and implemented improvements to internal and external logistics systems and processes, increasing overall efficiency and responsiveness.
- Plan and implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.
Logistics Specialist
TRIPLE CROWN SERVICES
01.1994 - 11.2015
- Confer with logistics management teams to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, and minimize cost.
- Prepared reports on logistics performance measures to inform strategic decision-making.
- Route or reroute drivers in real time with remote route navigation software, satellite linkup systems, and global positioning systems (GPS) to improve operational efficiency.
- Recommended process improvements to enhance logistics efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Reviewed distribution and inventory management procedures to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
- Prepare reports on logistics performance measures.
- Compute reporting metrics, such as on-time delivery rates, order fulfillment rates, and inventory turns.
Education
High School Diploma -
BISHOP LUERS
Fort Wayne, IN05-1988
Skills
- Results-oriented decision-making
- Supply chain optimization
- Freight management
- Logistics compliance management
- Cost optimization
- Strategic planner
- Training and development
- Decisive Results-oriented
Timeline
Operations Manager
Penske Logistics
06.2022 - Current
Logistic Operations Manager
COVENANT TRANSPORT GROUP- LANDAIR
11.2020 - 06.2022
Inbound Operations Supervisor
CENTRAL TRANSPORT
06.2019 - 11.2020
Terminal Manager
NEW ENGLAND MOTOR FREIGHT
06.2018 - 06.2019
Logistics Manager
TRIPLE CROWN SERVICES
11.2015 - 06.2018
Logistics Specialist
TRIPLE CROWN SERVICES
01.1994 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
BISHOP LUERS