Shelly Slater
Chino,USA
Summary
Experienced Transportation Manager with a strong background in DOT, Safety and operation functionality. Skilled in planning and implementing efficient strategies to reduce costs and maintain budget control. Adept at problem-solving and critical thinking, consistently finding innovative solutions to transportation-related inquiries and issues. Known for being the go-to point-of-contact for all transportation matters, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Manager
Harvest Sherwood Foods
VERNON, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: (Company closing doors)
- Routing on stops to maximize miles and time, scheduling, customer relations
- Knowledgeable of all Harvest Sherwood Safety Policies and Procedures
- Managing and overseeing all transportation personnel
- Developing and implementing procedures specific to Harvest Sherwood’s Company policies
- Assisted in payroll functions and verifying payroll information
- Managed and lead a safe and efficient Transportation Department
- Administered and adhered to all governmental and Company regulations / policies (DOT, USDA, FDA, OSHA, FMLA, etc.)
- Developed and maintained communication daily with drivers
- Issues that include, but are not limited to, customer service, routing, equipment needs, and sales
- Perform thorough accident investigations as needed, including employee accidents/incidents, truck accidents/incidents and product damage, per Harvest Sherwood’s accident investigation procedures
- Suggest corrective actions as needed and implement after necessary approvals
- Counseled and disciplining drivers as needed
- HOS violations, unsafe driving behavior
- Communication daily with Operations Manager regarding warehouse issues as well as routing or special needs regarding customers
- Researched shortages on trucks
- Scheduled drivers and equipment for our routes
- Communicated daily with the sales department
- Liaison between departments to problem solve delivery issues
- Issues with routing, driver issues, customer needs, below minimum orders, out of route deliveries, terms, delivery areas, new customers, etc.
- Communicated with buyers regarding backhauls.
- Worked hand in hand with cold storages to resolve purchase order, pick up and lumper issues
- Communicated daily with outside maintenance vendors for repairs as well as scheduling PMs, BIT, CARB testing, all repair needs
- Monitored equipment needs and usage
- Purchased equipment for department
- Back up router using Road net
- Scheduled and staffed office personnel
- (Company closing doors)
- Oversaw team of 15 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
- Collaborated with planner to schedule and implement backhaul processes to meet third-party backhaul goals.
Transportation Manager
US Foods
LA MIRADA, CA
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate, our customers, and the public with whom our drivers interact remain injury free, always
- Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the Transportation department
- Oversaw and develop drivers and Transportation associates through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example
- Ensured all drivers and other Transportation department associates are appropriately trained in job duties as well as safety and legal responsibilities
- Oversaw and develop drivers and Transportation associates by discussing performance with Sr. Transportation Manager.
- Collaborated with Transportation Managers and creating plans to address gaps
- Created an atmosphere in which upward communication is encouraged and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives
- Directed and supervised the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates within the Transportation department.
- Embodied associate engagement and retention and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
- My field work and supervisory was the core to my team’s success
- Built high-performing teams by participating in interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel, in conjunction with Sr. Manager.
- Monitored production goals and maintain a zero-error attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Anticipate, analyze and troubleshoot problems with deliveries and devise cost-effective and legal solutions; act to implement cost savings.
- Ensure team understands and adheres to DOT regulations
- Identify and stop waste and improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently
- Conduct routine Safety and Driver Meetings
- Maintained and completed driver qualification files in adherence of DOT regulations.
- Investigate all accidents, maintain an accident file, track causes and take appropriate preventative action.
- Effectively schedules working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e., Microsoft Excel)
- Managed a team of 55 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
- Collaborated with planner to schedule and implement backhaul processes to meet third-party backhaul goals.
- Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
- Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
- Enhanced equipment usage by establishing proper maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and repair costs.
- Implemented safety measures, resulting in a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among drivers.
- Streamlined route planning for reduced fuel consumption, implementing advanced software tools.
- Negotiated with maintenance vendors for better rates, improving vehicle uptime without increasing costs.
- Improved driver retention rates with focus on professional development and positive work environment.
- Coordinated logistics activities across multiple locations for seamless distribution operations.
- Managed a team of drivers, providing support and guidance to improve performance and productivity.
- Oversaw team of 65 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
- Managed budgeting for transportation department, achieving significant cost reductions without compromising service quality.
Transportation Manager
Quality Custom Distribution
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: (Moved from CO to CA)
- Denver International Airport Signatory
- Responsible for component payroll entries
- Responsible for all Kronos approvals and time off entries for payroll
- Train the trainer at Denver International Airport for newly badged employees
- Federally cleared to drive and enter the runway at Denver International Airport
- Develop and maintain our driver’s schedule
- Participate and develop the driver route bid; 2x a year
- Develop and maintain the Master schedule for each new bid
- Participate in GSF Foundation committee as the secretary
- Secure and set up all travel arrangements for all SWAT drivers
- Perform daily yard checks
- Route loads to ensure fuel and mileage profitability, as well as efficiency
- Work side by side with Penske to ensure all assets are repaired and or parts on order for repairs, as well as deem assets OOS if necessary
- Safety is key
- I am to resolve all equipment failures or breakdowns, providing advice and assistance to drivers, as well as submitting appropriate reports to leasing/maintenance provider for service and repair
- Ensure our drivers are within DOT guidelines as well as maintain their HOS within DOT constraints
- Administer writeups for attendance, HOS infractions, coaching’s for improvement.
- Cover last minute calls out in a timely manner, to ensure all outgoing routes are secured and covered
- Maintains and process all customer specials, in JDE for our Hotshots to deliver
- Put together all route paperwork; to include any special criteria for the nights route
- Contribute to our overall success of our KPI
- Motivated employees, including performance evaluation, counseling, and problem resolution, to achieve a positive work environment
- Supervise employees, including interpretation of rules, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action as required
- Coach, mentor and empower my staff to be the best version of themselves
- Perform daily audit inspections on all drivers; randomly picked
- Coordinate, schedule and process all DOT random with KCG
- Ensure all accident paperwork is completed in the case of an accident
- Negotiated a 60k savings on our e470 toll bill 2x n 12 months
- (Moved from CO to CA)
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Oversaw team of 65 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
Operations Manager
Navajo Express
12.2015 - 08.2019
- Managed 800 + trucks in both OTR and dedicated operations across 5 terminals
- Implemented new weekend procedures to ensure better communication and productivity
- Traveled to 3 outside terminals for extended periods of time in order to train fellow employees on the procedures and techniques I introduced to my team
- Train and evaluated operations personnel to increase productivity with a focus on achieving company goals
- Monitor trailer pools held at each protein customer and a few of the dedicated routes
- Coach new and seasoned employees in dispatch and customer service
- Rocky Mountain/ SW planner
- Decreased deadhead with OTR fleet 5% by training and discipline with Driver Leaders and the Executive team
- Created baseline for incentive programs for one of our dedicated fleets to decrease the overall dead head by 8%
- Lead areas of driver orientation involving standard operations, procedures, and expectations
- Responsible for routing all tractors and trailers to terminals to ensure compliance with Department of Transportation requirements, service, and driver requests
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
Education
Associate of Arts - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA05-2007
Skills
- Load planning
- Transportation regulations
- Safety management
- Route planning
- Fleet management
- Freight negotiation
- Route optimization
- Staff recruitment
- Continuous improvement
- Cost control
- Safety regulations implementation
- Budget control
- Policy development
- Cost control and tracking
- Performance maximization
- Schedule control
- Dispatch operations
- Shipping cost reduction
- Assignment coordination
- Onboarding and training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Daily operations management
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management abilities
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Logistics oversight
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved hours management which led to cutting overtime cost and identified staff stealing company time.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Software
SAP
Geotab
Omnitrac/Roadnet
Greenmile
SAE
LYTX
Samsara
Coretex360
AS400
JDA
JDE
Power BI
Power Point
Tableau
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekInterests
Off road adventures
Family
Traveling
Mountains
Camping
Beach
Timeline
Transportation Manager
Harvest Sherwood Foods
08.2024 - Current
Transportation Manager
US Foods
07.2022 - 08.2024
Transportation Manager
Quality Custom Distribution
11.2019 - 07.2022
Operations Manager
Navajo Express
12.2015 - 08.2019
Associate of Arts - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Long Beach City College
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