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Peter Erickson

New Hartford,CT

Summary

With over 20 years of supervisory experience, I bring advanced expertise in public safety and transportation. I have a proven track record of developing global safety, logistics, and maintenance programs that effectively reduce at-fault accidents, workplace injuries, and costs. My focus is on maximizing profits by driving increased vehicle utilization and uptime. As a global business professional, I have successfully led international teams to success. I am recognized for my strategic thinking and ability to drive impactful initiatives aligned with organizational goals. Highly collaborative and adaptable to shifting priorities, I am dedicated to the team's success. With strong skills in cross-functional leadership, strategic planning, and change management, I am well-equipped to make a significant impact in any organization.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Global Director of Fleet and Compliance

Sperry Rail Service
11.2015 - Current
  • Manage the entirety of workflow and operation for 5 Maintenance Facilities across North America including supervision of maintenance techs in all North American Maintenance facilities
  • Oversee existing fleet maintenance programs and improved program efficiency
  • Increased vehicle utilization by 20% while reducing fleet size and costs substantially
  • Consolidated fleet service providers, resulting in 50% savings on fleet management plan
  • Conduct new hire training while designing and delivering new training programs to improve operations
  • Maximize customer satisfaction ratings by establishing and maintaining professional relationships with all customers
  • Manage FMSCA compliance program for the company improving CSA score in all categories while maintaining compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities
  • Utilize knowledge and expertise in Class 6 through Class 8 truck repair and maintenance as well as in Tier 4 Emissions systems
  • Regulate continuous improvements by initiating a continuous quality improvement program
  • Redesigned PM program to increase uptime and save money on maintenance spending
  • Streamlined operations to increase productivity and oversaw employees to maximize outcomes
  • Managed employee scheduling, payroll, and data collection to maximize project outcomes
  • Developed new branding initiatives and implemented uniform fleet design to increase brand exposure
  • Prepared for highway patrol investigations by collaborating with various departments and examining potential risks
  • Evaluated and improved the accuracy and completeness of financial records
  • Forecast business volume to drive fleet size and oversee lifecycle management of vehicles
  • Improve relationships between Sperry and Penske Fleet Management
  • Conduct purchasing, leasing, and disposing of units while managing finances and detailed budget analysis
  • Employ the principles of LEAN and SIX Sigma
  • Spearhead inventory management for the NA Maintenance facilities reducing excess inventory by $250,000
  • Reduced Maintenance Spend by $1,000,000
  • Developed Total cost of Ownership(TCO) program for Sperry
  • Negotiated cost savings for new vehicle purchases with multiple OEMs and upfitters
  • Financial analysis to determine the most cost effective and efficient vehicle for the task required
  • Manage Telematics Program
  • Utilize data from telematics to improve uptime and drive cost savings
  • Developed Predictive maintenance program reducing maintenance spend and increasing unit availability
  • Manage fleet and maintenance needs of units based in England, China, Australia, Sweden, Ireland and the United Arab Emirates
  • Plan personnel moves and fleet moves around the globe
  • Manage major projects when it came to fleet over haul and repositioning

Logistics Manager

Carloway’s Logistics
07.2014 - 11.2015
  • Maximized sales on 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) services by providing exceptional customer service
  • Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes
  • Delivered substantial cost savings by securing discounts from third-party logistics service providers
  • Prepared updated shipment reports for executives and clients
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expenses without compromising customer service levels
  • Monitored and complied with strict budgets by negotiating freight in alignment with needs and specifications
  • Managed drivers and brokerage operations
  • Handled both domestic and ocean freight
  • Negotiated Rates with carriers to drive savings while maintaining excellent service
  • Sold warehouse services
  • Managed inventory and warehouse services
  • Managed P&L for my location
  • Expert in Supply Chain optimization

Firemedic Apparatus Operator (Lieutenant)

Dekalb County Fire Rescue
05.2003 - 07.2014
  • Supervised on-duty crew and led team-building exercises to increase team cohesion and productivity
  • Oversaw employee scheduling and manage staffing with regular employee evaluations
  • Ensured all duties are performed safely in accordance with NFPA and OSHA guidelines
  • Evaluated employee performances and contributions to implement disciplinary procedures and promotions as applicable
  • Conducted thorough accident investigations, determined root causes, and disciplined or retrained employees as needed
  • Spearheaded audits on fire apparatus and ambulances within the county to ensure they were in compliance with required state and local requirements for equipment and medical supplies
  • Developed field training officer program and trained crews and technicians on the maintenance requirements of units
  • Collaborated with the motor pool and fleet maintenance to ensure all units were available to be placed in service as needed
  • Developed and implemented specifications for new public safety vehicles
  • Optimized both hands-on and classroom training at the fire training academy
  • Extensively trained in Hazardous Materials incidents mitigation both in static storage facilities and in transit via Air, Truck, Rail and Ocean

President/Owner

Clark Hill Transportation
09.1984 - 02.2003
  • Grew business from 3 straight trucks to 150 owned and leased Power Units including 450 van, refrigerated and specialty trailers including Intermodal Chassis
  • Grew revenues of business to more than 25M annually
  • Built 3PL brokerage to handle excess capacity
  • Created and Maintained a safe working environment for all employees
  • Manged dispatch and brokerage moved more than 200 plus loads per day
  • Created Intermodal lanes for Customers
  • Utilized Shipping Via Rail and Containers
  • Specialized in Shipping Perishable and High Value Commodities
  • Managed both dry and cold storage warehouses
  • Developed Pick N Pack solutions for Customers
  • Specialized in Multi Drop loads in Metropolitan Areas
  • Pioneer in Final Mile Delivery Services utilizing Cross Dock Facilities
  • Skilled in the Utilization of Multi temperature zoned trailers
  • Skilled in Inventory control
  • Utilized reverse logistics to drive costs down and increase productivity
  • P&L Management
  • Vendor/Carrier development and rate negotiation

Education

Associates in Fire Science -

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

Transportation and Logistics Studies -

American Public University
Charles Town, WV

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Incident Investigation
  • Auditing
  • Mechanical
  • Employee Training
  • Critical Thinking
  • P&Ls Management
  • Budget Management
  • Written & Verbal Communication
  • Vehicle Management
  • Multi-tasking
  • Lean & Six Sigma
  • SME
  • FMSCA
  • DOT
  • OSHA
  • EPA
  • Organization
  • Vendor Negotiation
  • Adaptable
  • Warehousing
  • Innovative
  • Warehousing software
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Development
  • Talent Acquisition

Certification

  • Licensed Paramedic
  • Class A CDL

Timeline

Global Director of Fleet and Compliance

Sperry Rail Service
11.2015 - Current

Logistics Manager

Carloway’s Logistics
07.2014 - 11.2015

Firemedic Apparatus Operator (Lieutenant)

Dekalb County Fire Rescue
05.2003 - 07.2014

President/Owner

Clark Hill Transportation
09.1984 - 02.2003

Transportation and Logistics Studies -

American Public University

Associates in Fire Science -

Columbia Southern University

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