Responsible for R1 Body Shop and Battery / Drive Unit

In this position, I successfully led 20-40 hourly warehouse employees in inbound, outbound, and container management operations, focusing on optimizing warehouse operations efficiency. During my tenure, I played a key role in the professional growth of the team by promoting 15 members to hourly leadership, six to salaried analyst roles, and two to salaried leadership positions.• Led a new department startup, insourcing container management returns to suppliers. • Created $1M / month cost savings • Achieved >85% trailer utilization within five full months of operation• Developed and executed systematic conversion for manual ordering, integrating into the regular ordering system, which reduced indirect labor by 1.5 employees.• Established asset control system for forklifts, including designated parking, numbering, and employee assignments, to improve equipment management.• Increased average pallets shipped per shift from 1,250 to over 1,900 by optimizing training and labor utilization, achieving 48% efficiency improvement.• Implemented quality control processes with dock health checks each shift, ensuring high standards of operation.• Introduced systematic improvements, leading to five record-setting production days based on pallets shipped.

In this role, I spearheaded the Transportation department, managing 40 Class A CDL drivers and fostering collaboration with four partner carriers. Overseeing 600 weekly deliveries spanning a 10-state region, I strategically analyzed routes to enhance fuel efficiency, minimize delivery times, and maintained unwavering compliance with transportation laws and safety standards.• Played pivotal role in successful launch of new business ventures, including the establishment of domiciled operations in Phoenix and a drayage business in Dallas, alongside the implementation of a site management system.• Streamlined route planning and carrier engagement, resulting in a significant $50K weekly increase in operating profit.• Led training program and maintenance overhaul, achieving 75% improvement in CSA scores over 12 months.• Implemented robust site management system, improving operational control and performance tracking.

As a Transportation Supervisor, I managed transportation operations with a focus on ensuring timeliness and efficiency. I successfully secured freight through brokerage contacts, contributing to a notable boost in department revenue. Additionally, I conducted audits to ensure financial accuracy, compiled essential data, and reported metrics to support strategic decision-making.• Achieved consistent success by securing up to 35 brokerage loads weekly, resulting in revenue boost of up to $35K.• Restructured driver schedules, expanding opportunities for return trips, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.• Played pivotal role in talent acquisition by converting ten temporary drivers into full-time employees, contributing to strengthened and dedicated workforce.

As a Operations Supervisor, I oversaw day-to-day operations, overseeing a team of six direct reports and coordinating the activities of sixty indirect employees through a third-party contractor. I streamlined workflow and enhanced inventory management through the implementation of the Red Prairie Warehouse Management System. I played a key role in driving strategic initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and cutting down labor costs. Emphasizing safety compliance and adherence to company policies, I consistently fostered a culture of continuous improvement and prioritized personnel development.• Directed high-volume inbound and outbound cross-dock processing, handling average of 40K tires every 24-hour cycle.• Enhanced processing speed, elevating it from 3400 to 3800 units per hour through meticulous workflow optimization.• Spearheaded creation and successful implementation of hour-by-hour tracker, revolutionizing monitoring and reporting methodologies for heightened precision and efficiency.