Yuri Hernandez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Strategic Operations and Logistics Supervisor with over 20 years of leadership in freight forwarding, supply chain management, and terminal operations. Expertise includes multi-terminal oversight, KPI management, resource allocation, and international trade compliance. Skilled in coaching teams, optimizing workflows, and managing vendor relationships.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Freight Forwarding Operations Supervisor
UPS
- Current
- Directed daily operations of facility, ensuring efficient sorting, handling, and distribution of freight packages.
- Allocated resources and coordinated load distributions to meet operational cut times and efficiency targets consistently.
- Monitored and drove achievement of productivity, quality, and safety goals by tracking performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
Operations Supervisor Lead
FedEx Express
06.2016 - 01.2024
- Led, coached, and developed cross-functional team of direct reports, overseeing full-cycle hiring, performance management, and retention initiatives to enhance team effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with corporate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), safety regulations, and facility policies to maintain operational integrity.
- Fostered a positive team culture that reduced turnover and increased daily processing throughput during high-volume shifts.
Supervisor
Swissport International Ltd.
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Verified and maintained accurate records on import and export cargo, ensuring compliance with aviation safety and quality standards.
- Prepared airline and customs documentation, ensuring compliance before cargo release for timely operations.
- Managed Dangerous Goods Requirements and Regulations, supporting safe facility operations.
Operations Coordinator
United Airlines
03.2006 - 05.2014
- Directed operations across 4 terminals at O'Hare Airport, holding direct accountability for 60 employees and 30 Assistant Managers.
- Collaborated on weekly administrative functions including training, budgeting, labor allocation, aviation compliance, and union relations to ensure operational efficiency.
- Implemented companywide policies for Field and Call Center Management Departments, enhancing compliance and supporting loss prevention and recruitment efforts.
Ocean Export Coordinator
DB Schenker
06.2000 - 12.2005
- Managed logistics bids and accounts for global clients including Samsung, Foxconn, and SMIC, ensuring alignment with client needs and service expectations.
- Negotiated air and ocean freight charges with carriers, achieving competitive shipping rates for international logistics partners.
- Issued Master and House Air Waybills and processed US export documentation and SAP database logs to streamline export operations.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Robert Morris
Chicago, ILSkills
- Documentation expertise
- Operations management expertise
- Operations management
- Operations management
- Performance monitoring
- Task delegation
- Staff supervision
- Systems knowledge
Timeline
Operations Supervisor Lead
FedEx Express
06.2016 - 01.2024
Supervisor
Swissport International Ltd.
07.2014 - 01.2016
Operations Coordinator
United Airlines
03.2006 - 05.2014
Ocean Export Coordinator
DB Schenker
06.2000 - 12.2005
Senior Freight Forwarding Operations Supervisor
UPS
- Current
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Robert Morris