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Roseville, California, United States

Manage distribution centers, freight and mail operations. Manage a team of 9 staff members and indirectly oversee a team of 170 couriers.

Roseville, California, United States

Provide Management Services for Medical Courier and Mail operations throughout Northern CaliforniaContracted by Onsite Management Group as a dedicated resource for Sutter Health.Expert in transportation of Biological Specimens, Pharmaceuticals, Sterile Instruments and other medical shipments.

Oversaw all operations for up to nine distribution centers. Managed $60M budget, up to eight managers and supervisors, and 750 employees. • Provided strategic planning, setting goals for sales, cost containment and growth • Analyzed cost factors such as overhead, operational expenses and human capital• Monitored all operational, financial and customer service activities on a daily basis for efficiency, cost effectiveness and quality• Devised innovative new strategies for… Show more Oversaw all operations for up to nine distribution centers. Managed $60M budget, up to eight managers and supervisors, and 750 employees. • Provided strategic planning, setting goals for sales, cost containment and growth • Analyzed cost factors such as overhead, operational expenses and human capital• Monitored all operational, financial and customer service activities on a daily basis for efficiency, cost effectiveness and quality• Devised innovative new strategies for operational issues or deficiencies• Ensured safety of employees and compliance to corporate and OSHA regulations• Conducted ongoing safety compliance training• Led solid management team, coaching supervisors on employee relations, corporate policy and safetyIntroduced cost containment program. Challenged as part of ten-state regional competition with goals in cost containment for safety in both accidents and injuries. Implemented detailed day-by-day strategy over nine sites with management and engineering team. Awarded Best in Class during Q4 — the busiest time of year.Eliminated unnecessary staff to reduce costs. While managing one facility, tasked by division to oversee the start up of operations in a large new facility. Immediately cut costs by reducing workforce needed to load package cars outside of building. Used motivational skills to maintain morale and productivity during operational changes. Show less

Managed $800K budget, up to five supervisors and 95 employees.• Continuously monitored all day-to-day operations• Created and administered annual growth plans and cost goals• Planned and Implemented successful growth plan for package number increases• Analyzed processes for cost control opportunities• Oversaw safety procedures compliance and ongoing training• Attained number one rating for performance throughout the districtEnhanced labor relations. Union… Show more Managed $800K budget, up to five supervisors and 95 employees.• Continuously monitored all day-to-day operations• Created and administered annual growth plans and cost goals• Planned and Implemented successful growth plan for package number increases• Analyzed processes for cost control opportunities• Oversaw safety procedures compliance and ongoing training• Attained number one rating for performance throughout the districtEnhanced labor relations. Union employees were causing vehicle damage, system abuse and poor peer relations. Documented each incident and met with union officials case-by-case, improving labor practices within three months and garnering zero injuries/incidents within six months. Won Balanced Scorecard award.Improved safety record. Promoted to lead a center with the worst regional injury and accident rates. Coached supervisors on proper methodology for safety and training. Identified/disciplined staff for any unsafe acts. Reductions in safety issues led to increased efficiency and cost control. Won Balanced Scorecard eleven times.Overhauled inefficient operations. Traffic issues were resulting in lost time and increased costs. Analyzing base miles and hours paid, opted to relocate some loading operations to a less congested area. Built additional center from three routes to fourteen routes, saving $1K+ daily, or nearly $300K annually. Show less

• Completed time/motion studies of delivery areas for cost control analysis• Analyzed facilities operations at two building and suggested enhancements• Provided cost control analyses for various distribution centers• Served as part of operational improvement team at two very large hubs• Volunteered to provide time/motion studies on underserved routesAssisted peers to ensure study completion. Costs were excessive due to lack of delivery route time/motion studies… Show more • Completed time/motion studies of delivery areas for cost control analysis• Analyzed facilities operations at two building and suggested enhancements• Provided cost control analyses for various distribution centers• Served as part of operational improvement team at two very large hubs• Volunteered to provide time/motion studies on underserved routesAssisted peers to ensure study completion. Costs were excessive due to lack of delivery route time/motion studies. Efficiently completed assigned studies and paperwork, then took opportunity to assist other Industrial Engineers to ensure 100% completion of studies. Results allowed centers to reduce miles driven and man hours. Show less

• Trained Package Car Drivers on vehicle use and safety, delivery methods and customer relations• Supervised drivers for package handling, schedule compliance and quality control• Held responsibility for hazardous materials spills in distribution center and on delivery routes• Oversaw package auditing of air dangerous goods prior to enplanement• Implemented growth plan through driver awareness of opportunities for overreaching the competitionGenerated significant cost… Show more • Trained Package Car Drivers on vehicle use and safety, delivery methods and customer relations• Supervised drivers for package handling, schedule compliance and quality control• Held responsibility for hazardous materials spills in distribution center and on delivery routes• Oversaw package auditing of air dangerous goods prior to enplanement• Implemented growth plan through driver awareness of opportunities for overreaching the competitionGenerated significant cost savings. Assigned to lead a group with a large payroll and inaccurate productivity reports. Analyzed routes and package loads for each driver, correcting route parameters, and safety and delivery methods. Reduced fuel and payroll costs by $78K per year per driver, and overall costs by 20%. Show less