Scott McCormick
Massillon,OH
Summary
Results-driven executive with over 20+ years of leadership experience in Operations, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance. A proven leader with a track record of driving strategic initiatives, optimizing operational efficiencies, and fostering high-performance cultures. Adept at leveraging business acumen across diverse industries to implement cost-effective solutions, drive continuous improvement, and lead transformative change. Recognized for visionary leadership, team development, and the ability to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and profitability.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Vice President
Jack Cooper-LTL
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Seized the opportunity and took a strategic risk by helping build an LTL company from the ground up. Appointed as SVP of Operations, overseeing property evaluations, equipment acquisitions, and market analysis for the new venture.
Regional Vice President – Distribution Center Operations
Yellow Corp
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Led a workforce of ~4,000 union and non-union employees while overseeing $1 billion in revenue.
- Led strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives across 12 Distribution Centers, aligning operations with corporate objectives.
- Provided executive-level leadership on cross-functional initiatives, contributing to organizational growth, profitability, and service excellence within Operations and Linehaul.
- My Region consistently ranked in the top 3 in the company while being the largest Region in measuring KPI’s of Safety performance, delivered service, revenue growth while driving down labor costs as a percentage of revenue through improved efficiencies by improving dock, PD and a reduction in over the road trips.
Area Vice President - Operations
Yellow Corp
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Oversaw YRC Freight and USF Holland across Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
- Led operations for 15 terminals, overseeing ~3,000 employees and $700 million in revenue.
- Spearheaded cost-effective operational strategies, optimizing workforce planning and resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented high-impact safety and compliance programs, ensuring full adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
- Fostered a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability, driving employee engagement and high-performance work environments while combining operations teams with USF Holland and YRC Freight.
- My Region finished 2nd on the Scorecard in 2021 that measured KPI’s of Safety, delivered service, revenue growth and labor costs.
Distribution Center Manager
YRC Freight
04.2015 - 08.2019
- Directed operations for a high-volume Distribution Center, overseeing a workforce of approximately 400 union and non-union employees.
- Consistently achieved top performance in safety, service, quality, and cost control, as measured by the YRC Freight Operations Scorecard.
- Led the Distribution Center to the #1 performance ranking in 2016 and a #2 ranking in 2017 based on key operational metrics.
- Selected by senior leadership to join a high-impact terminal performance improvement team, driving key performance metrics and achieving top performance rankings in consecutive years.
General Operations Manager
Roadway
01.2007 - 01.2015
Terminal Manager
Roadway
01.2005 - 01.2007
PD Operations Manager
Roadway
01.2002 - 01.2005
Shift Operations Manager
Roadway
01.1999 - 01.2002
Sales Representative
Roadway
01.1997 - 01.1999
Dock Supervisor
Roadway
01.1994 - 01.1997
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Akron
Akron, OHSkills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Operational Optimization
- Labor Relations & Negotiations
- Customer & Stakeholder Relations
- Safety & Compliance Management
- Leading Change
- Team Building & Coaching
- Cost Control & Performance Enhancement
Certification
- DDI Certified Facilitator
- Certified Lean Process, The Toyota Way
- Leading for the Future
Timeline
Senior Vice President
Jack Cooper-LTL
05.2024 - 03.2025
Regional Vice President – Distribution Center Operations
Yellow Corp
01.2022 - 04.2024
Area Vice President - Operations
Yellow Corp
09.2019 - 12.2022
Distribution Center Manager
YRC Freight
04.2015 - 08.2019
General Operations Manager
Roadway
01.2007 - 01.2015
Terminal Manager
Roadway
01.2005 - 01.2007
PD Operations Manager
Roadway
01.2002 - 01.2005
Shift Operations Manager
Roadway
01.1999 - 01.2002
Sales Representative
Roadway
01.1997 - 01.1999
Dock Supervisor
Roadway
01.1994 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Akron
Hobbies and Interests
Personal attributes – high energy person that enjoys spending time with family, friends, golf and pickle ball.
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