TIM WARREN
Alton,IL
Summary
Results-focused Terminal Manager bringing a background leading and overseeing day-to-day terminal operations, including dispatching, routing and transportation vehicle tracking. Proficient in Excel and Windows. Independent and hardworking individual improving productivity and reducing claims.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Terminal Manager
Central Transport, LLC
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted in managing day-to-day terminal operations to ensure timely freight movement.
- Coordinated schedules and assignments for staff to optimize productivity and workflow efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels and ensured compliance with safety regulations during terminal operations.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced load management and reduced turnaround times.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standards.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and recommend operational adjustments for efficiency gains.
- Supported Terminal Manager in the implementation of new technologies and systems designed to improve overall terminal efficiency.
- Enhanced workforce productivity by optimizing staffing schedules based on peak hours and seasonal demands while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions to address potential hazards.
- Collaborated with Human Resources to address workforce challenges such as recruitment, retention, and employee engagement.
- Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, accountability, and high levels of performance among employees.
- Managed daily terminal activities, ensuring smooth and efficient cargo handling and storage operations.
- Improved operational efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for terminal operations.
- Planned freight loads and coordinated with drivers to achieve accurate, timely delivery of products.
- Promoted safety programs throughout terminal by conducting meetings and communicating safety program messages.
Terminal Manager
Saia LTL Freight
11.2018 - 11.2023
- As Terminal Manager I have improved production and helped to increase revenue while maintaining a low operating ratio.
- Also I have been involved in making sales calls to help increase business.
- Very good at multitasking, and also keeping up with reports to help improve overall terminal operations.
- I also have succeeded in teaching my supervisors and dispatchers about new technology and better way's to perform their jobs.
- Performed human resource-related tasks by interviewing and hiring employees, performing payroll functions and evaluating drivers.
- Maintained flexibility to work variety of shifts and days of week consistent with demands of retail environment including weekends, evenings and other high activity periods.
Operations Supervisor
Saia
03.2011 - 11.2018
- Worked as City Dispatcher in which I dispatch 42 drivers and create the city plan everyday. Also I have ran the inbound and outbound operations.
- I also have contact with many of the customers.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Processed inbound and outbound shipments with high accuracy and efficiency by effectively directing associate teams and managing inventory processes.
Shift Operations Manager
YRC
07.2009 - 03.2011
- Plan and manager dockworkers, office personnel and supervisors for nightly outbound operations.
- I also had direct contact with customers when they called in to the terminal to help them with their needs.
Velocity Planner
Yellow Transportation
06.2008 - 07.2009
- Manage several utility drivers and other management personel, while planning the velocity operations and staffing.
Operations Supervisor
Yellow Transportation
04.1998 - 06.2008
- Manage employee's and plan movement of freight and the manpower needed to get the job done.
- I also was promoted to Senior Supervisor, in which I helped manage other supervisors and also fill in as Shift Operations Manager.
- When working as Shift Operations Manager I also had direct contact with customers helping them with their needs when they needed to call in to the terminal for help.
Operations Supervisor
Crouse Cartage Company
11.1997 - 04.1998
- Manage dockworkers and dispatched city drivers.
Operations Supervisor
American Freightways
05.1997 - 11.1997
- Manage dockworkers while processing the next day freight.
Operations Supervisor
Yellow Transportation
02.1995 - 04.1997
Operations Supervisor
Nationsway
Transportation
09.1994 - 02.1995
- Manage dockworkers and dispatch city drivers.
Operations Supervisor
Central
Transportation
02.1994 - 09.1994
- Manage dockworkers and dispatch linehaul drivers.
Education
Associates of applied Science - Criminal Justice
Lewis and Clark Community
College
Godfrey, Illinois1992
Skills
- I have over 30 years in the transportation industry
- I have worked in all aspects of operations
- I have had brief sales training while at Central Transport, Yellow and now make sales calls with Saia
- Over my years I have had a lot of interaction with customers which I feel has helped me when dealing with customers today
- Managing office personnel
- Staffing I have dealt with all aspects of hiring
- Load planning
- Staff supervision
- Employee training
- Performance maximization
- Very focused and driven for perfection
Timeline
Assistant Terminal Manager
Central Transport, LLC
12.2023 - Current
Terminal Manager
Saia LTL Freight
11.2018 - 11.2023
Operations Supervisor
Saia
03.2011 - 11.2018
Shift Operations Manager
YRC
07.2009 - 03.2011
Velocity Planner
Yellow Transportation
06.2008 - 07.2009
Operations Supervisor
Yellow Transportation
04.1998 - 06.2008
Operations Supervisor
Crouse Cartage Company
11.1997 - 04.1998
Operations Supervisor
American Freightways
05.1997 - 11.1997
Operations Supervisor
Yellow Transportation
02.1995 - 04.1997
Operations Supervisor
Nationsway
Transportation
09.1994 - 02.1995
Operations Supervisor
Central
Transportation
02.1994 - 09.1994
Associates of applied Science - Criminal Justice
Lewis and Clark Community
College