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Ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective deliveries for internal and external customers in the 9 Western States (Inc. British Columbia & Alberta).Ensure optimal tractor/trailer utilization.Develop and maintain Contract Transportation Services (CTS) budget for the DSC.Maintain CTS cost and service goals, and report progress on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.Supervise drivers and owner operators, as well as dispatchers and customer service.Responsible for continually identifying and implementing transportation service and cost improvements.Maintain and review LTL carrier performance.Conduct quarterly safety meetings with all drivers.Support continuous improvement efforts for fleet in the five focus areas of Operational Excellence Safety, People, Service, Quality and Cost.Support the goal of maintaining VPP certification.Lead and champion sustainability efforts of the fleet.

•Lead 200+ employees reporting to the Service Center, including tracking and auditing employees’ hours, handling payroll issues and personnel changes, administering corrective action, and monitoring coaching, training, and development•Plan the daily manpower needs to ensure freight is delivered and picked up in a timely manner•Provide clear and frequent information to all employees about Service Center productivity and XPO policies and procedures•Monitor, analyze and implement all opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies; maintain a clean and safe working condition of the facility and equipment•Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as all company policies/procedures•Route proper documentation and procedure control for hazardous material shipments•Identify opportunities for improvement and execute action plans to improve efficiencies

- Recruiting, selecting, training, and supervising employees. - Maximize employee engagement - Maintain clear and frequent communication on every level- Create Positive work environment to help create happy employees- Boost productivity and dedication - Lead 85+ employees to Lean "Silver" status- Own Profit and Loss for service center

•Manage the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery service that is provided to our customers•Guide the complete daily operations of the Service Center•Oversee revenue, profit, and cost controls•Ensure proper staffing, utilization, and management of personnel•Supervise all personnel working at the facility

Built customer relationships while managing three service centers (Chico, Redding and Eureka) in Northern California. Owned top Operations Scorecard in the Western Region for 18+ months.

Part of 2004 and 2006 Service Center of the Year awards. Successfully built Operations team to own their successes and failures.

Supervised swing shift and reduced head count on shift while improving production.