Leads team in a dynamic operational environment, to consistently exceed established goals, demonstrate a commitment to customers and a dedication to excellence and innovation. Develops forward looking plans and turn those plans into successful execution. Effectively manages resources to achieve operational excellence and meet or exceed the site financial operating plan. Implement and maintain an incident free safety culture at the operation.Establishes and sustains that all supervisors and associates are trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives• Establishes and sustains that we recruit, hire, train, develop and retain quality associates. • Conducts effective driver training• Establishes and sustains effective, two-way communication that informs and motivates as well as recognizes excellence among team members • Establishes and sustains strong and effective relationships with associates, the customer, and supporting departments

Ensures control, maintenance and continuous improvement of all activities in transportation according to customer policies and requirements, in accordance with the corporate team. Responsible for supporting the achievement of budgets.

Responsible for overall management of operations by providing leadership and direction to create process improvements and the establishment of a team environment.Organize, plan and implement transportation solutions for assigned customers that utilize the best cost option to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.Recruit, hire, train, motivate and retain terminal employees in accordance with Federal regulation and company policy.Operate terminals efficiently by analyzing operating cost, equipment utilization, fuel mileage and workforce wages

Manage and direct a team of Managerial, Hourly and Contract associates in all aspects of a high-volume supply operation in a home delivery environment.• Executes customer contract requirements, identify accessorial activity and ensure necessary documentation.• Develops and maintains effective Customer relations.• Provides for associate performance reviews and development.• Ensures company policies are communicated, applied and enforced.• Operates within the agreed budget (P&L) for the site.• Coordinates the collection of performance measurements consistent with customer and company contractual requirements.• Understands process performance versus target objectives, identifies reasons for variances, communicates and implements necessary changes.

Manage and monitor performance of shipping function in a 535,000 sq. ft. Logistics Center.• Ensures standards of measurement for department are maintained and implements policies and procedures to enhance productivity, efficiency, safety and quality of work.• Establish schedules, manpower requirements and operation windows based on volume. Ensures enforcement of safety codes, OSHA standards and sound housekeeping practices within the department. • Manage customer service aspect of the logistics center facility, both internally and externally to ensure order integrity, accuracy and timely shipment. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow.

Manage drivers and 51,000 sq. ft.cross dock for automotive service parts operation.• Responsible for approximately 400 daily dedicated dealership deliveries in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas. Control of $16.5 million annual revenue. Report to Group Logistics Manager.• Direct 2 supervisors, 3 dispatchers, 70 union drivers (UAW) in 15 domiciles, 29 union warehouse employees (USW) and 1 support staff.