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Morton, IL 61550

• Terminal ManagerProvided coaching, counseling, leadership and guidance to assigned staff and drivers in support of the Fort client base, was held accountable for the profitability, safety, and service performance of.
• Analyzed trends and metrics, ensuring adherence to budgeted financial performance.
• Collaborated with driver recruiting to ensure all open and targeted driving positions are filled with qualified drivers.
• Responsible for the communication and understanding of, as well as compliance with, all company policies and procedures for all terminal employees.
• Ensured coordination of equipment repairs, maintenance, and tank wash through appropriate terminal personnel or outside vendor.
• Lead local terminal level safety programs, ensuring that all employees focus on safe performance.

4001 N Main Street East Peoria, IL 61611

Dedicated to servicing the Central Illinois region with trailers sales and service.We specialize in heavy haul trailers, construction hauling solutions, commercial hauling solutions, custom trailer manufacturing, hydraulic trailers, mechanical lowboys as well as oilfield trailers. If you are looking for 53' dry box vans, reefer units, flat bed or step deck.

Peoria, Illinois Area

• Hired to turn around the performance of this logistics facility, utilizing in-depth knowledge of their key account, Caterpillar.
• Delivered improved financial and operational results for this facility with 175 company/agency staff members, including Senior Staff Managers, warehouse associates (three shift operation) and 3rd party security.
• Provided leadership while focusing on customer requirements, operational performance (KPI’s) and motivating the workforce.
• Managed the commercial client relationship, including negotiation of the contract for added business. Ensured the contract requirements were understood and met by all facility employees.
• Developed plans and completed multiple process improvement projects, managing operations, facility services, process management group and IT teams. Ensured timelines were met, recognizing the cost impacts and the need.
• Identified and developed five growth opportunities within the facility in the first half of 2015.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Plant Manager (September 2012–Sept 2014)Originally hired by Caterpillar, then retained by Neovia when they acquired the facility in 2012. Continued in previous management role (see details for Client Manager position.
• In 2013, successfully negotiated a new five year contract with existing client, Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA). Increased the profitability of the contract by leveraging all new business opportunities with the.
• Managed inbound, Just-in-Time (JIT), automotive material processing operation, servicing, with Full Commercial Responsibility for the client relationship.
• Managed 35 employees, including Caterpillar Managers, warehouse associates, 3rd party spotting service and 3rd party security personnel. Supported Six Sigma principles and ensured top results for employee satisfaction.
• Oversaw all inbound cross flow production material, Returnable Container Center (RCC), Yard Management System (YMS), and heater repack operation.
• Supported all CPS initiatives and achieved a final CPS assessment score of 62.23 for 2010.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Became an expert in the ever-changing marketplace trends in corrugated, folding cartons, multiwall bags and bulk bags.
• Visited manufacturing facilities to serve as liaison and obtain quotes for the sales force.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Hired as a 2nd Shift Dock Supervisor, earned rapid promotion and solid reputation for ability to solve operational issues and handle key account relationships.
• Managed 27 employees including supervisors, clerks and warehouse staff. Served as plant liaison for TNT’s North American operations to coordinate root cause correctional actions.
• Oversaw assembly processes for key client Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA).
• Coordinated approximately 285 suppliers over 4 designated time zones to support client’s daily production levels.

Greater Omaha Area

Began career as a high school coach and instructor. Transitioned to the logistics field as an Outbound Dock Supervisor for Roadway Express in Omaha, NE, progressing quickly to Operations Manager / Business Manager for U.S. Central Express.