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Steven Bernas

Marysville,OH

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Service Center Manager

XPO
Columbus, OH
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • Manage all employees reporting to the Service Center, including tracking and auditing employees’ hours, handling payroll issues and personnel changes, administering corrective action and monitoring the coaching, training, and development of staff
  • Plan the daily manpower needs to ensure freight is delivered and picked up in a timely manner
  • Provide clear and frequent information to all employees about Service Center productivity and company policies and procedures
  • Research, monitor, and implement all opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies; maintain clean and safe working conditions of the facility and equipment
  • Manage Account Executives to help grow revenue at the Service Center
  • Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as all company policies/procedures
  • Route proper documentation and oversee procedure control for hazardous material shipments
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and execute action plans to increase efficiencies

Service Center Manager

Con-Way Freight / XPO
Hickory, NC
02.2011 - 09.2022
  • Manage all employees reporting to the Service Center, including tracking and auditing employees’ hours, handling payroll issues and personnel changes, administering corrective action and monitoring the coaching, training and development of staff
  • Manage and directing inbound, city and outbound freight operations.
  • Manage day to day planning daily staffing needs to ensure freight is delivered and picked up in a timely manner
  • Assist Account Executive to help grow revenue at the Service Center
  • Provide clear and frequent information to all employees about Service Center productivity and company policies and procedures
  • Analyze, monitor and implement all opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies; maintain clean and safe working conditions of the facility and equipment
  • Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as all company policies/procedures
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and execute action plans to increase efficiencies

Freight Operations Manager

Con-Way Freight / XPO
Cincinnati, OH
03.2009 - 02.2011
  • Handle the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery service provided to our customers
  • Guide the complete daily operations of the Service Center
  • Oversee revenue, profit and cost controls
  • Ensure proper staffing, utilization and management of personnel
  • Mentor and manage all personnel working at the facility

Freight Operations Supervisor

CCX / Con-Way Freight / XPO
Columbus, OH
06.1999 - 03.2009
  • Supervise staff during various FAC, inbound, city and/or outbound freight operations
  • Ensure production goals are met by managing tonnage, payroll, and other administrative functions
  • Plan hourly employee schedules to meet daily operations goals
  • Enforce all company, FMCSR, OSHA and DOT policies, rules, regulations, and laws
  • Coach, train and develop employees in a manner consistent with company policies
  • Act as a champion of our values, demonstrating them and holding the team to the same high standards

Line Leader / Special Projects

Jefferson Industries
West Jefferson, OH
07.1993 - 03.1998
  • Performed regular inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs or potential issues.
  • Ensured that all team members followed company policies and regulations regarding safety, work environment, attendance.
  • Trained new hires on the use of machinery and standard operating procedures for the line.
  • Ran tests on robotic systems after installation or upgrades to verify proper functioning.
  • Programmed and ran automated robotic machinery to achieve MIG welds for cell production and fixtures and jigs.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
  • Adjusted robotic settings based on changing customer requirements or industry standards.
  • Ensured that robots were operating safely by following established safety protocols.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jonathan Alder High School
Plain City, OH

Skills

  • Safety Trained
  • Leadership Trained
  • Team Training
  • Safety Procedures
  • Staff Development
  • Workforce Management
  • Staff Management
  • Workforce Planning
  • Employee Training
  • Operational Excellence
  • Workload Prioritization
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Timeline

Senior Service Center Manager

XPO
09.2022 - 01.2024

Service Center Manager

Con-Way Freight / XPO
02.2011 - 09.2022

Freight Operations Manager

Con-Way Freight / XPO
03.2009 - 02.2011

Freight Operations Supervisor

CCX / Con-Way Freight / XPO
06.1999 - 03.2009

Line Leader / Special Projects

Jefferson Industries
07.1993 - 03.1998

High School Diploma -

Jonathan Alder High School
Steven Bernas