Paul Wright
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience excelling in team leadership and process improvement. Proven track record in managing large teams and optimizing operations to enhance productivity. Strong communication and critical thinking skills drive successful project management and customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager
Amazon
Alpharetta, Georgia
09.2025 - Current
- Currently lead teams of 50–200+ hourly associates to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals. Key responsibilities include coaching staff, managing daily operations, coordinating schedules, and driving efficiency improvements.
- Maintain performance, quality, and safety standards during shifts to support operational excellence.
- Resolve production bottlenecks and streamlined departmental operations to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Monitor metrics (such as Time Off Task, Delivery Estimate Accuracy, and On Time Dispatch) to meet customer delivery goals.
- Mentor and coach hourly associates in warehouse, enhancing skills and driving productivity improvements.
- Implement and monitor safety protocols to ensure OSHA compliance and safeguard staff.
Transportation Manager
JB Hunt
Lithonia, GA
10.2021 - 08.2025
- Managed delivery operations for 20+ routes from the main Fulfillment Distribution Center and 30+ routes from stores to customers, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Led driver fleet of 60+ drivers, ensuring safe and timely movement of freight for the Atlanta and South GA region.
- Coordinated nightly routing, scheduling, payroll, invoicing, driver documentation database, training deadlines, equipment inspections, field observations, and weekly driver safety calls to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitored compliance with on-time windows and fleet handheld usage, maintaining operational standards and enhancing service reliability.
- Enforce compliance with DOT regulations while identifying and correcting unsafe practices and negative trends throughout the organization.
- Coordinated safety reviews to identify root causes and implemented targeted training and process improvements, reducing potential safety incidents.
Training Program Manager
United States Air Force
Holloman Air Force Base, NM
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Coordinated training programs for new and existing employees, enhancing onboarding experience and increasing retention.
- Built and managed Training Proficiency Evaluation (TPE) program to assess trainer's proficiency level to mitigate widespread risk at the source.
- Monitored compliance deadlines, ensuring personnel met on-the-job training requirements and maintaining regulatory adherence.
- Presented findings at management meetings, initiating process improvements that mitigated risks identified during training evaluations.
Quality Assurance Specialist
United States Air Force
Holloman Air Fce Base, NM
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted inspections and analyzed data on laboratory task coverage, KPIs, and measurement area capabilities, leading to enhanced quality assurance.
- Facilitated process reviews to ensure compliance with safety, accuracy, and reliability standards, contributing to overall operational integrity.
- Organized data using Excel and PowerPoint for management review during Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) meetings, enabling informed decision-making.
Physical Dimensional Manager
United States Air Force
Holloman Air Force Base, NM
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Led 15-man team in organizing daily operations, managing budget, collaborating with engineers, and delivering weekly action reports to meet strict deadlines during analytics briefings.
- Managed 10K inventory and assigned workloads to key personnel, enhancing production efficiency for over 130 customers.
- Managed resources to ensure operational efficiency and task completion.
- Developed comprehensive plans aligning team goals with operational objectives.
- Coordinated training programs to improve team skills and operational readiness.
Calibration Technician
United States Air Force
Holloman Air Force Base, NM
12.2016 - 11.2018
- Led team to conduct acceptance testing of Air Force's Automated Force Press System, ensuring reliability across 50 national and international work centers.
- Completed 6-month Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Technician Training Course, earning calibration technician certification and enhancing technical expertise.
- Https://www.qualitymag.com/articles/91494-accurate-aircraft-testing
68 Room Supervisor
United States Air Force
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Oversaw daily operations of lodging facilities for military personnel, ensuring high standards of service and safety.
- Supervised team of 5, directed 2,000 calibrations, ensuring operational support for 15 military bases.
- Managed room assignments and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in customer service protocols, enhancing team effectiveness and guest satisfaction.
- Created training plans and coordinated equipment repairs with engineers to maintain operational readiness.
Education
Bachelors - Business Administration
Waldorf University
Forest City, IA05-2023
AF Leadership School - Leadership Studies
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL03-2020
Associate of Science - Micro Precision Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-2019
Physical Measurement and Dimensional Calibration Course - Calibrations
PMEL Calibration Course
Biloxi11-2016
High School Diploma -
New Manchester High School
Douglasville, GA05-2015
Skills
- Supply chain logistics
- Warehouse operations
- Operational excellence
- Efficiency optimization
- Project oversight
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Client relationship management
- Communication skills
Timeline
Area Manager
Amazon
09.2025 - Current
Transportation Manager
JB Hunt
10.2021 - 08.2025
Training Program Manager
United States Air Force
12.2020 - 10.2021
Quality Assurance Specialist
United States Air Force
01.2020 - 12.2020
Physical Dimensional Manager
United States Air Force
12.2018 - 01.2020
68 Room Supervisor
United States Air Force
03.2017 - 03.2018
Calibration Technician
United States Air Force
12.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelors - Business Administration
Waldorf University
AF Leadership School - Leadership Studies
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Micro Precision Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Physical Measurement and Dimensional Calibration Course - Calibrations
PMEL Calibration Course
High School Diploma -
New Manchester High School