Maintenance Manager Service Consultant

Paul L. Hudson Jr.

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Fleet Maintenance Professional

… Service Management… Fleet Maintenance… LTL… Truck Load… Terminal Operations… Facilities Management…

…Vendor Management… Purchasing… Inventory Control… Budgeting…Union & Non-Union Shop Management…

… Tires Programs… Gas, Diesel & Propane Maintenance… Dock Maintenance… Electrical & HVAC…

Motivated, results-driven service professional with extensive experience across multiple industry disciplines including, LTL & truck load logistics, terminal operations, fleet maintenance, retail service operations, dock maintenance, electrical/HVAC, and security management.

A proven performer and profit maximizer, skilled in negotiating cost-saving initiatives reducing overhead by hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Demonstrated success in customer & vendor relationship management with ability to quickly build genuine rapport and secure competitive contract wins.

Hands-on experience in creating tires programs with a reputation for dedication, creative problem solving, and outstanding service.

Select Accomplishments

Created and implemented tire program for Transport America that realized savings of $1.5 million in the first three years

Increased average shop productivity from 75% to 85% in one year, while at the same time decreasing shop comeback rate 15%

Grew retail service branch all makes sales revenues by 14% and increased gross profit 9%

Directed company wide implementation of new TransMan maintenance and asset management software program, oversaw entire process from product/vendor selection, to gathering business requirements and specs, to end user training and final company wide roll-out.

Professional Experience

Platinum Mechanics 08/16 - Present

Consultant/Business Analysis

Shop Reorganization, Shop Processes, Software Training, All aspects of Maintenance cost

control.

Woody Bogler Trucking 01/19 – 9/21

VP of Maintenance

Manage all aspects of the Maintenance team. Control maintenance spend, Capture data and create

reporting within system. Labor and vendor negotiations, control staffing, training, and thing needed

within the maintenance field.

TMW Systems Inc. 07/14 – 08/16

Trainer and Consultant (Laid off lack of work)

Train Company and Employees on Maintenance Software

Train functionality and processes of software and shop maintenance

Consult on Shop policies and procedures

SAF Holland INC 05/13 – 07/14

Service Consultant and Trainer (Further my career path)

Train personnel on product operation and functionality.

Assist with warranty claims

Work with state and local associations in the trucking community

Help analyze failures of equipment and product

Assist inside service with parts availability for customer with immediate needs

Rip’s Auto and Truck Repair 08/11 – Present

Owner

Run daily business and marketing of business

Do shop accounting, record keeping, and parts inventory.

Central Power Systems & Services 05/08 – 07/11

Service Manager (Too much Middle management layoff)

Oversaw the management of 24/7 retail service shop and supervised all in-shop maintenance and repair of trucks and equipment, as well as field service and warranty repairs

Managed workflow and allocation of manpower within the shop while maintaining peak productivity and efficiency

Ensured branch compliance with company quality, customer service, and performance standards

Laidlaw Education Services 07/06 – 11/07

Area Maintenance Manager (Company bought out)

Directly responsible for the management of approximately 5,000 buses, at 53 regional maintenance shops, with an annual maintenance budget of $15 million, and a staff of 357 mechanics across a five state region

Provided hands on mentorship to regional shop managers, helping to remove all roadblock to success so that managers could run their shops in a profitable and efficient manner

Administered the rollout of a new maintenance software program across the region, including facilitation of all follow up training for field staff

Assisted with recruiting, selection, and training of all shop personnel

Oversaw any disciplinary actions when needed and helped to resolve any HR issues

Ensured compliance within the region to all state and locals laws and regulations such as SWPP, SPCC, and OSHA

Steve’s Truck & Trailer 03/06 – 07/06

Start-up Consultant (Contract)

Responsible for assisting with launch of a new truck and trailer repair shop

Assisted with initial shop and facility set up; recruiting, selection, and training of initial mechanic staff; as well as establishment of customer base

Oversaw daily operation and management of the shop during the initial start up phase – freeing the owner to build his book of business

Florrlli Transportation 05/05 – 03/06

Director of Maintenance (Maintenance outsourced to vendors)

Responsible for all fleet equipment and its maintenance including 250 tractors and 350 trailers

Implemented maintenance software program (TMT) which enhanced the ability of the management team to capture data for future decision-making and trending of equipment.

Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to attain national account pricing

Administered corporate fleet maintenance budget, managed P/L and it’s trending

Transport America (Director left and Maintenance team disbanded) 06/03 – 04/05

Tire Vendor Maintenance Manager (02/04 - 04/05)

Created and implemented a tire program for Transport America that realized a savings of $1.5 million over three years

Established an aggressive plan which enabled the use of pre-owned assets, creating a $600,000.00 budget surplus

Implemented a plan to collect past, present, and future subrogation which was previously lost

Created standard operating procedures for handling wrecks, and implemented plan which shortened down time for equipment

Negotiated national contracts in all areas of maintenance, and ensured good working relationship with all outside vendors

Facility Manager (06/03 – 02/04)

Oversaw the day-to-day operation of the Kansas City terminal, shop and 400 assigned OTR drivers.

Ensured that fleet and owner operator equipment were maintained to levels that exceeded expectations

Managed all inventories and assets for the terminal

Consistently maintained high rankings in safe driving and productivity criteria

Con-Way Central Express 12/02 - 6/03

Shop Mechanic

Journeyman mechanic performing maintenance on fleet equipment for city and line haul trucks performing work on a wide variety of systems including: gas, diesel, and propane engine systems; hydraulic, electrical, and computer systems

FS Grading 03/02 - 12/02

Operator Mechanic

Established maintenance procedures, kept records, and completed all necessary repairs to dump trucks and other excavating equipment. Operated all equipment as needed and coordinated daily work routines.

Consolidated Freightways 1981 - 2002

Maintenance Manager (1998 – 03/02)

Managed all day-to day shop operations, including staffing and supervision

Responsible for department accounts payable & receivable, customer service, building & dock maintenance, tire program, retired & new trailer dispersal, security management, EPA programs, OSHA coordinator, as well as grounds maintenance

Shop Supervisor (1997-1998)

Organized and facilitated fleet maintenance for both city and line haul equipment

Implemented daily plan to maximize use of 15 personnel to efficiently complete all assigned tasks

Managed parts inventory, fuel/oils/anti freeze levels, and kept all records within audit compliance

Shop Mechanic (1981-1997)

Performed maintenance on fleet equipment for both city and line haul. Journeyman mechanic, gas/diesel/propane, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, computer systems. Functioned as Lead man for equipment upgrades including organization of team, ordering/receiving parts, coordinating, and managing vendor repairs.

Education & Professional Development

Freightliner Service Schools - Graduate (2003)

Freightliner Leadership Training – Levels 1& 2

Bridgestone Technical Training (2003)

Bandag Scrap Analysis Training

Longview Community College – Business Management (1984-86)

Raytown High School – Graduate

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