Steven Taylor
Baldwin City,KS
Summary
Dynamic Route Supervisor with expertise in route planning and staff scheduling at the City of Olathe. Proven ability to enhance team performance and safety compliance through effective training and problem-solving. Skilled in vehicle maintenance and fostering collaboration, driving operational excellence while maintaining a safe work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Route Supervisor
City Of Olathe
08.2016 - Current
- Scheduled, attended and contributed to safety meetings to maintain working relationships and promote maximum morale and productivity.
- Conducted driver ride-along and observations to evaluate and improve driver performance.
- Lead a team of 8 people with 2-11 Temporary hires.
- Visited customers and customer sites to evaluate and resolve safety issues.
- Oversaw driver and laborer time and attendance to minimize overtime and ascertain drivers did not exceed limits established by regulatory agencies.
- Planned, distributed, monitored and followed up on daily route assignments to service customers per company standards and agreements.
- Worked with functional groups to resolve employee relations and labor relations issues.
- Managed end-of-day check-in process to capture and communicate key service, safety and equipment issues.
- Worked closely with personnel, customers, and contractors to resolve problems.
- Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and team operation and productivity.
- Monitored daily operations and routes to resolve issues and drive operational effectiveness.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs to maximize vehicle and equipment performance.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
- Balanced schedule and customer demands against team capabilities and available resources to meet performance objectives.
- Coordinated responses to emergencies by dispatching vehicles and bringing in additional personnel.
- Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
Warehouse Worker
Flexsteel
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 100-250 pounds.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
Education
High School Diploma -
Olathe Northwest Highschool
Olathe05.2008
Skills
- Route planning expertise
- Staff scheduling
- Incident reporting
- Vehicle maintenance
- Driver training
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Safety compliance
- Vehicle inspection
- Problem-solving
- Professional demeanor
- Team building
- Adaptability
- Heavy equipment operation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members and 2-11 temporary workers.
- Keeping a 98% approval rating in consumer rating with disposal of yard waste.
- Optimized Yard Waste route scheduling to minimize overtime and idle-time.
Timeline
Route Supervisor
City Of Olathe
08.2016 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Flexsteel
08.2015 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Olathe Northwest Highschool
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