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Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Build 3D models from civil drawings and CAD files. Assist field crews setting up machine controls for concrete paving. Localize jobsites and perform QA checks on finished product utilizing Topcon GPS or Leica Total Stations.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• 2015 Consolidated dedicated automotive fleet operations to a central team in Indianapolis. Supporting multiple cross dock operations managing automotive freight lanes.• 2017 Started new business for Faurecia Automotive seating in Simpsonville KY. Recruited and on boarded existing drivers. Created all SOP's, processes and KPI's to get the business launched and successful.• Created processes to prevent out of sequence loads among many other potential points of failure.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Managed the operations floor during staffing changes.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Successfully consolidated all automotive dedicated drivers to a single fleet and out of the OTR dispatch.• Coached fleet drivers on using PeopleNet to update their load info in real time.• Supported the dedicated fleet in all aspects of trucking operations.

Indianapolis Terminal

• As the Dedicated division continued to grow I was given a narrowed focus to continue and grow the dedicated operation by bidding good opportunities that were a good fit in Celadon's network, provide premier customer service and maintain top tier score cards.• From December 2012 to April 2013 I grew the dedicated operations from a 6-truck fleet to 100 trucks with 7 employees.

Indianapolis Terminal

• Challenged in June 2012 with developing a local and dedicated department. • Created documentation, SOPs, job descriptions, daily workflows and check out procedures.• Worked closely with sales and pricing to develop new business.• Performed all duties for order entry, customer service, planning and dispatch.• Worked closely with billing to insure collection of PODs and assist with speadsheet billing.• Managed driver payroll for hourly drivers.• Services provided by the division include: local, dedicated, yard management, shuttling operations, temp control, multi-stop store deliveries, regional, port business, automotive JIT and milk runs.• Developed the dedicated page (Archived) https://bit.ly/CeladonDedicatedServices for the marketing department.

Indianapolis, Indiana

• Managed fleet of 60-65 over the road class A CDL drivers.• Responsible for all aspects of their day to day needs.• Insured service, utilization and profitability on the fleet.• Manage driver retention, ensure service, availability and productivity of the drivers while also balancing driver miles, home time, and performance.• Engaged in problem solving to maximize utilization and driver performance metrics.• Performed tracking of customer specific and commodity specific loads within the fleet, ensuring service and timely communication to the customer.

2003 - 2010 - I ran a finished engine warehouse to support International Truck and Engine's production of the PowerStroke Diesel. The warehouse was responsible for receiving and storage of the finished engines as well as maintaining the FIFO policy and shipments to Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.• Oversee inbound quality inspection and quality campaigns. • Responsibilities included Inbound/Outbound shipments, OS&D, customer service.• Staffing, disciplinary, HR issues.• Management Representative for ISO 9001:2000. Created and administered training program on ISO and Warehouse Training Manual.• Responsible for $100,000+ annual cost reductions in 2004 by streamlining operation / reducing warehouse space.

Franklin, In

Superior Essex is one of the largest wire and cable manufacturers worldwide and specializes in magnet wire manufacturing and distribution. The plant in Franklin IN (Johnson County) is a joint venture with Furukawa Electric of Japan (FEC). The facility, resources, knowledge and technology are shared by both companies in producing OEM magnet wire for the automotive industry.Duties included• Shipping and Receiving of raw materials and finished products.• Order fulfillment on shipments to primary customer General Motors as well as other automotive customers.• Maintaining warehouse operations.• QS-9000/TS16949 element champion for Shipping, Packaging, Labeling.• Certified QS 9000 / TS16949 Internal Auditor• Quality Assurance Inspections for pre-production and post-production audits.• All aspects of OEM Electrical winding wire production for automotive applications.Achievements• Completed Essex Group management training program.