BRIAN COLLINS
Chicago,IL
Summary
Focused and determined Transportation Supervisor with demonstrated history of cutting costs while maintaining efficiency and quality. Offering 20+ years of operational experience in the airline transportation industry. Communicative with staff and proficient in customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
LSG Sky Chefs
09.2011 - Current
- Addressed issues swiftly, resolving conflicts between drivers, customers, or other stakeholders effectively
- Assisted in developing company policies related to transportation procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices
- Conducted risk assessments for potential hazards within the transportation process, implementing preventative measures when necessary
- Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations
- Verified that drivers completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings
Transportation Supervisor
Gate Gourmet
03.2009 - 01.2010
- Ensure that all employees are in compliance with safety procedures and Airport Transport Authority badging requirements
- Maintain radio contact with Operations Manager, meal planner and leads during operation
- Managed a team of drivers, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations to maintain a high level of professionalism
Safety Supervisor
Gate Gourmet
12.2008 - 03.2009
- Provide unit safety support
- Investigate, analyze and document vehicle accidents, employee injuries or other safety compliance incidents
- Perform and document safety observations (SQOR)
- Perform and document ramp safety CSA/CSR certifications to operate company vehicles on airport operations area (AOA)
- Conduct training, inspections and audits to ensure regulatory compliance
- Process Owner for CDL and DOT regulatory compliance
- Coordinated safety-focused initiatives with other departments, promoting cross-functional collaboration to address organization-wide risks and hazards
Ramp Duty Manager
American Trans Air Airlines
01.2003 - 07.2004
- Supervised a minimum of sixty or more employees
- Assist Administration Department with employee attendance programs i.e Point system and Leave of Absence initial notification
- Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction
- Identify and correct all safety issues
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
Ramp Supervisor
American Trans Air Airlines
03.2000 - 01.2003
- Supervised a minimum of twenty employees
- Maintained safe and efficient day to day ramp operations
- Load/unload aircraft of baggage and/or cargo (US mail, and private freight)
- Sort baggage in bag room and transfer point areas
- Push and towed aircraft to designated disconnection areas
- Pass on knowledge of operation and purpose of ramp equipment used to perform specific job duties
Lead Ramp Agent
American Trans Air Airlines
01.2000 - 03.2000
- Supervised a minimum three employees
- Lead assigned teams with various ramp duties
- Completed load manifest for every assigned departing flights
Education
Part time Student -
Chicago State University
01.2008
Skills
- On-Time Delivery
- Accident / Incident Reports
- Operations Support
- Compliance Standards
- Routing
- Compliance standards
- Schedule development
- Documentation skills
- Transportation Management
- Scheduling
- Safety Compliance
- Logistics Coordination
- Performance Monitoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Incident Reporting
References
Excellent Reference Available Upon Request
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
LSG Sky Chefs
09.2011 - Current
Transportation Supervisor
Gate Gourmet
03.2009 - 01.2010
Safety Supervisor
Gate Gourmet
12.2008 - 03.2009
Ramp Duty Manager
American Trans Air Airlines
01.2003 - 07.2004
Ramp Supervisor
American Trans Air Airlines
03.2000 - 01.2003
Lead Ramp Agent
American Trans Air Airlines
01.2000 - 03.2000
Part time Student -
Chicago State University
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