STEVE SALYERS
Ft. Pierce,FL
Summary
Results-oriented leader with experience guiding large multi-generational teams, creating strategic alliances with organizational partners to effectively align with and support key business initiatives. Progress-driven problem solver adept at building and retaining high-performing teams.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Manager
Florida East Coast Railway
Ft. Pierce, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Lead Successful, Sustainable Safety Culture through Education, Communication and Accountability.
- Operational responsibility for 250 mile territory including several yard operations, intermodal facilities and 8 local assignments.
- Analyzed data and identified opportunities to reduce cost, improve productivity and operational efficiency.
- Established relationships with customers to maintain credibility and foster growth.
- Work closely with other departments and managers to ensure successful completion of project goals and objectives.
Senior Terminal Manager
Norfolk Southern Corporation - Charlotte Corridor
Charlotte, NC
12.2020 - Current
- Lead and develop operations team consisting of 8 field managers and 150 unionized craft employees.
- Operational responsibility for 400 mile territory consisting of 5 classification terminals, intermodal and automotive facilities.
- Operating budget of 16.8 million creating internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies with annual savings of 1.3 million.
- Foster the service and growth of 150 customers.
Superintendent
CSX Transportation - Midwest Region
Indianapolis, IN
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Oversight of 2nd largest rail interchange, hump classification terminal, numerous rail yards, intermodal and automotive facilities
- 8.5 million annual cost control initiatives by quickly analyzing critical terminal processes and implementing optimizations.
- Significantly improved service by realigning local network driving business development and growth.
- Dramatically increased customers' turn times, dwell, car cycles and switch percentage all while delivering record low operating cost and industry leading safety.
- Maximized team performance by restructuring operational team and optimizing individual talents.
Assistant Superintendent
CSX Transportation - Midwest Region
Louisville, KY
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Generated 12 Million annual savings and maximized asset utilization to successfully transition CSX's main auto classification Hub from Hump terminal to Flat classification terminal.
- Built strong team working closely with department leaders driving superior performance.
- Delivered record productivity on aggressive budget plan by implementing meet and turn back service.
- Increased business and strengthened relationships with CSX Transportation's most substantial customers resulting in the customers' proficiency to leverage their own business models, lower their costs and better move their product to market.
- Led team to set regional records in Train Speed and Car Dwell while achieving safety records.
Terminal Manager - Philadelphia Terminal
CSX Transportation
Philadelphia, PA
06.2014 - 07.2017
- CSX Chairman Award of Excellence for significant contribution to company performance utilizing Six Sigma methodology and implementing processes to increase crude oil traffic by 60% and 240 million in additional revenue.
- Eliminated Capital Expenditure of 9.5 million by increasing capacity of underutilized terminal reconfiguring train and switching plan.
- Slashed service metrics and maximized asset utilization to allow for market share growth.
- 10 million revenue and 5,000 rail cars annually with new direct rail service to Ethanol transfer facility Increased automotive unloading operations by 33%.
- Secured 95% of rail to port customer carloads with execution and reliable service.
- Realigned Dispatching of 2 connecting territories increasing overall velocity and fluidity of corridor.
Terminal Manager - Newport News Terminal
CSX Transportation
Newport News, VA
03.2011 - 06.2014
- Achieved terminal productivity record at CSX's Largest Export Coal Pier in conjunction with Dominion Terminal and Kinder Morgan partners.
- Safety Milestones of 2 years without Injury and 50% reduction in total incidents during infrastructure reconfiguration and all-time performance metrics.
- Right-sized manpower achieving efficiency and consistent execution.
- Coordinated closely with other department leaders to ensure timely inspection of railcars, locomotives and track for timely delivery and departure of trains.
Senior Trainmaster - Cincinnati Corbin-EK
CSX Transportation
Lexington, KY
04.2007 - 03.2011
- Overall operational responsibility for critical corridor including 50 customers.
- Developed Safety Culture to area with historical safety incidents through collaboration and mutual accountability with Union Leaders, management team and employees.
Senior Trainmaster - Northern CD - Big Sandy
CSX Transportation
Columbus, OH
01.2003 - 04.2007
- Operational responsibility for 532 miles of railroad in Greater Ohio and Eastern KY Coal Fields.
- Implemented direct rail service to Tunnel Hill Sunny Farms Landfill 30+ cars daily gaining market share and revenue coordinating with Commercial and Engineering Design.
Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy, USN
06.1992 - 08.1996
- Performed both emergency and routine medical procedures in high-pressure environments.
- Maintained functionality and organization of medical treatment areas and provisions, including equipment maintenance and team leadership.
- Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Business Management
University of Kentucky
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Budgeting and Finance
- Project Management
- Staff Development
- Data Analysis
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Risk Management Processes and Analysis
- Process Implementation
- Strategic Planning
- Conflict Management and Resolution
Timeline
Transportation Manager
Florida East Coast Railway
07.2023 - Current
Senior Terminal Manager
Norfolk Southern Corporation - Charlotte Corridor
12.2020 - Current
Superintendent
CSX Transportation - Midwest Region
12.2018 - 12.2020
Assistant Superintendent
CSX Transportation - Midwest Region
07.2017 - 12.2018
Terminal Manager - Philadelphia Terminal
CSX Transportation
06.2014 - 07.2017
Terminal Manager - Newport News Terminal
CSX Transportation
03.2011 - 06.2014
Senior Trainmaster - Cincinnati Corbin-EK
CSX Transportation
04.2007 - 03.2011
Senior Trainmaster - Northern CD - Big Sandy
CSX Transportation
01.2003 - 04.2007
Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy, USN
06.1992 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Business Management
University of Kentucky
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