Todd Potter
Little Falls,NY
Summary
Dynamic Yard Operations Manager at Eagle Ridge International Timber, recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and fostering teamwork. Successfully implemented cost-saving initiatives and developed comprehensive standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance and safety. Skilled in heavy machinery operation and effective communication, empowering teams to achieve high performance and reliability in yard operations.
Professional operations manager with substantial experience in overseeing yard activities and optimizing operational processes. Known for fostering collaborative team environment and consistently achieving results in dynamic settings. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in logistics management, safety protocols, and team leadership.
25 Years of experience operating heavy equipment specifically a bucket loader. Familiar with John Deere, Volvo, Komatsu, Case, Caterpillar. During this time I gained experience operating a log truck and picker. Also operated an excavator, and bobcat.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yard Operations Manager
Eagle Ridge International Timber
06.1998 - Current
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team through regular feedback sessions, collaborative problem-solving efforts, and open lines of communication.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in improved pricing terms and reliable delivery schedules.
- Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives that led to reduced operational expenses without sacrificing service quality or safety standards.
- Enhanced overall efficiency through the development of comprehensive standard operating procedures for yard operations.
- Mitigated risks associated with potential delays or disruptions by creating contingency plans for various scenarios in the yard operation process.
- Improved yard safety by implementing new protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant industry regulations, company policies, and environmental guidelines pertaining to yard operations management.
- Managed daily work assignments, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining a high level of quality control.
- Reduced equipment downtime with proactive maintenance scheduling and thorough inspection processes.
- Empowered employees with the necessary tools, resources, and support to consistently excel in their roles as integral members of the yard operations team.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Education
GED -
Poland Central School
Poland, NY06-1998
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Operational efficiency
- Incident investigation
- Transportation planning
- Load planning
- Heavy machinery operation
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Customer service management
- Customer relations
Certification
- NCCR - 2011
- OSHA Safety - 2011
Timeline
Yard Operations Manager
Eagle Ridge International Timber
06.1998 - Current
GED -
Poland Central School
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