Tom Kirby
Summary
Proactive Terminal Manager with 30 years of experience. Adept at planning long-term goals and day-to-day streamlining for organization. Successful at personal and worker safety with an exceptional eye for detail and commitment to efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
General Operations Manager
YRC Freight
07.2023 - Current
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new [Type] program.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Developed initial sales roadmaps and market strategies to promote successful product launches.
Operations Safety Manager
Yellow Corp
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Present Have went through the Dekra certification and now I am implementing the SafeAlign process in Terminals in Area 1 and Area 2
- I am also a Master Trainer and train new Operations Safety Managers.
Linehaul Manager
YRC Freight, Maybrook
06.2017 - 01.2020
- July 2020 Have managed the linehaul operations at MBK/123
- This linehaul team is responsible for the movement of freight in the northeast.
City Operations Manager
YRC Freight
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Terminal Manager
YRC Freight
11.2011 - 03.2014
- Facilitated delivery of dispatched loads by assigning boards and developing contingency plans.
- Fielded customer complaints and comments and rectified issues.
- Directed and monitored tracking, routing and dispatching transportation vehicles.
- Hired, trained and educated new employees to improve company performance and efficiency.
- Performed human resource-related tasks by interviewing and hiring employees, performing payroll functions and evaluating drivers.
- Planned freight loads and coordinated with drivers to achieve accurate, timely delivery of products.
DC Manager
UPS Freight
03.2010 - 11.2011
- Responsible for managing all aspect of the DC including linehaul.
DC Manager
Yellow Freight
03.2000 - 03.2010
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing/Transportation
Marshall University
Huntington, WV1981
Skills
- Regulations and Compliance
- Safety Audits
- Risk Identification
- Incident Investigation
- Meeting Oversight and Participation
Timeline
General Operations Manager
YRC Freight
07.2023 - Current
Operations Safety Manager
Yellow Corp
01.2020 - 10.2022
Linehaul Manager
YRC Freight, Maybrook
06.2017 - 01.2020
City Operations Manager
YRC Freight
03.2014 - 06.2017
Terminal Manager
YRC Freight
11.2011 - 03.2014
DC Manager
UPS Freight
03.2010 - 11.2011
DC Manager
Yellow Freight
03.2000 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing/Transportation
Marshall University
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