RONALD MOORE II
Grinnell,IA
Summary
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in tra positions. Proficient in operating class A trucks and all types of trailers, as well securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized an knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and mee objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver/Owner
Move Moore Transportation
Grinnell, IA
07.2021 - Current
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using pallet jacks and forklifts
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for action
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documentation
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated time of arrival and latest road conditions
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints or lost-time
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
Truck Driver
TanTara Transportation
Muscatine, IA
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for action
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documentation
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated time of arrival and latest road conditions
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times
Manager
RP Lumber
Grinnell, IA
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and knowledge
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through development
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and needs
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support local business needs
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement
- Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor
- Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses and regulating inventory usage
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades
- Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance
Plant Manager
Amwood Homes
Montezuma, IA
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily operations, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and output
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers
- Made strategic decisions and developed key plans that affected direction of the business
- Organized and guided operations of production, processing and machinery according to business procedures and protocols
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement
- Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement
- Oversaw daily operations of 23,500 sqft Manufacturing plant
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing capacity and loading functions at several facilities
- Created new training program with focus on staff safety, food safety and product quality to achieve reduced labor costs and tighter control points
- Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency
- Implemented Just-In-Time methodology to help reduce WIP and waste
- Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and staffing needs
- Utilized proven problem-solving techniques to improve customer satisfaction and relations
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demand and business forecasts
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels
- Minimized lags by leading and scheduling personnel, boosting morale and implementing new protocols
- Analyzed and determined resolutions to multi-faceted issues that affected manufacturing and business objectives
- Coordinated company projects and programs that supported manufacturing
- Recognized low-cost suppliers and managed deliveries to cut downtime and costs
- Identified areas for business improvements and utilized client feedback to drive developments
- Implemented knowledge to provide product quality assurance and executed maintenance, optimizing work time
- Diagnosed and corrected issues with systems, components and controllers
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action
- Oversaw hiring processes for over 21 permanent and temporary seasonal staff
- Worked with senior leadership to complete under-budget management on capital issues
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team and property
- Secured necessary permits and renewals to keep operations compliance with standards
- Worked with upper leadership on an annual CAPEX budget for new production equipment, equipment improvements, building improvements and repairs
Store Manager
Malcom Lumber
Grinnell, IA
09.2009 - 08.2018
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through positive communication and feedback
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual knowledge and service requirements
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products
- Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using wide variety of training methods
- Uphold and communicated store programs and standards to employees for quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales performance and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns
- Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies
- Rotated stock to achieve optimum appeal and minimize shrinkage
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current conditions and forecast needs
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
- Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting discrepancies
- Minimized on-site cash with frequent deposits and high accuracy in predicting cash flow
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to daily operations
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages and support sustainability objectives
Education
High School Diploma -
Grinnell-Newburg Community High School
Grinnell, IA05.1995
Skills
- Vehicle Defect or Damage
- State and Federal Regulations
- CB Radio Communication
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- GPS Applications
- Reporting
- Delivery Documentation
- Cargo Security
- Truck Maneuvering
- Basic Maintenance
- DOT Requirements
- Minor Repairs
Timeline
Truck Driver
TanTara Transportation
07.2022 - 03.2023
Manager
RP Lumber
02.2022 - 07.2022
Truck Driver/Owner
Move Moore Transportation
07.2021 - Current
Plant Manager
Amwood Homes
08.2018 - 07.2021
Store Manager
Malcom Lumber
09.2009 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Grinnell-Newburg Community High School