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Manager Maintenance

Location:
Fort Worth, TX
Posted:
November 11, 2012

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George Moura

Email: abpnjd@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ****** *****

City: Lake Worth

State: TX

Zip: 76135

Country: USA

Phone: 817-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $80,000

Willing to Relocate

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George Moura

6317 Canyon Trail

Lake Worth, Texas 76135

Home Phone: 817-***-**** Cell Phone: 817-***-****

Email: abpnjd@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: A position, in a major corporation to contribute to increased profitability, efficiency, and Customer satisfaction, in a Team environment, with my knowledge and experience, and assist in preparing subordinates for additional duty with my communication and training skills.

Experience

Vanguard Services/CPC Logistics Arlington, TX.

Class A Driver/Trainer (For Bridgestone/Firestone)

Maintenance and Load Coordinator July 07 to Present

* Perform all phases of driving responsibilities for tractor-trailer operations, including pre and post trip, drop and hook equipment.

* Deliver tires, and parts to Company stores, and outside Customers, insuring correct count, and all paperwork completed properly, pick up store returns, and backhauls as necessary.

* Driver Trainer for all new hires, training them in all policies and procedures for Bridgestone, and CPC Logistics, including initial road test to insure Drivers are safe and compliant with all current DOT rules and regulations.

* Perform office administrative duties as replacement for on-site Supervisor when necessary.

* Assist in solving issues with Electronic log, and Dispatch programs when problems surface.

* Perform as Administrator for the Alert Driving System, insuring compliance for all Drivers.

* Manage loads destined for ASL/Peterbilt, Denton. Tx., and rail containers arriving and departing Roanoke D.C.

* Coordinate and insure all maintenance is performed on all vehicles to insure Bridgestone Policy, and DOT Compliance.

* Trained Smith-System Instructor

MHC Kenworth Fort Worth, TX.

Parts Counterman, Outside Sales Parts and Service 11/06 to July 07

* Worked with Customers and Mechanics to fill parts requests.

* Prepared invoices for over-the counter sales, and insures parts are logged on Work Orders.

* Assisted in maintaining stock levels.

* Work with Customers to provide Customer satisfaction, and insure their parts and service needs are satisfied.

Albertson`s Fort Worth, TX.

Driver, Yard Hostler and Shop Supervisor Dec 05 to 11/06

* Operated a CMV delivering to stores, and returning with backhauls, or store returns as directed.

* As Yard Hostler, moved equipment around the yard as directed by operations personnel.

* As Shop Supervisor, I performed all of the duties required for vehicle maintenance, including scheduling and monitoring repairs. Assisting Techs in the proper diagnosis, and repair of vehicles.

* Completed all paperwork, and computer entries required for complete documentation of repairs.

* Compiled Management reports for fuel, payroll, work hours, sale and transfer of equipment, and all manner of monthly reporting.

En Temps Transportation Services, Inc Rancho Cucamonga, Ca/Lake Worth, TX.

Co-Owner/Owner Operator Apr 04 to Dec 05

* Operate CMV hauling freight throughout the United States for various Customers.

* Manage cost and control of equipment and finances for Corporation

* Responsible for Sales and securing business for equipment

KKW Trucking Pomona, Ca

Director of Fleet Maintenance Jun 03 to March 05

* Direct and manage maintenance procedures for all Company based equipment at local facility, as well as well as seven remote sites

* Manage cost control of equipment repairs, and replacement part purchasing.

* Responsible for Vehicular safety. Review all accident investigations, render decisions on equipment repairs, and negotiate with owners of damaged vehicles to mitigate losses.

* Chair monthly Accident Review/Mentor Meeting

* Developed, distributed, and evaluated Request for Quotes on new vehicles, establishing specifications, and evaluate all equipment to make recommendation on new purchases.

* established new Vendor relations, and negotiated lower overall costs on aftermarket parts and supplies.

* Responsible for yard security, and working closely with weekend guard services.

* Evaluated and recommended and implemented Maintenance software package for implementation into the system to track all phases of maintenance and repairs.

* Converted 15 Company Drivers to Owner Operators, using existing equipment scheduled for turn-in.

* Purchased a tractor, and worked as an Owner Operator to understand, and enhance Owner Operator business opportunities.

Consolidated Freightways Vancouver, Wa.

Director of Maintenance and Vendor Services Jan 01 to April 03

* Performed all functions of Vice President of Maintenance, responsible for costs, controls, and proper maintenance procedures on all vehicles.

* Directed and managed staff of 422 full-time employees, performing vehicle and facility maintenance in 21 Maintenance locations in the U.S. and Canada, and volume purchasing in the Corporate Headquarters.

* Manage an annual spend of $70 to $80 million dollars for equipment maintenance and parts purchasing.

* Participated in formulating and administering company policies and developing long range goals, budgets, and specifications for new equipment.

* Contributed to profitability by negotiating rates and pricing for parts, and labor nationally.

* Actively participated in engine, and drive train reviews, resulting in increased mileage, and product durability.

* Coordinated activities of department for which responsibility was delegated to further attainment of objectives.

* Structured and maintained a Shop Achievement Goal for preventive maintenance.

* Maintained all data and results for test components on fleet equipment.

Consolidated Freightways Menlo Park, Ca and Vancouver, WA.

Manager, Equipment Administration and Western Dec 99 to Jan 01

Regional Maintenance Manager

* Conferred with management heads to plan preventive maintenance programs and to schedule inspections and major overhauls in coordination with other operating activities.

* Analyzed reports, records and directives, and insure all equipment complied with Company policy, and Government regulations.

* Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective actions.

* Verified and reconciled the complete asset base of 38,000 units monthly with reports sent to Upper Management.

* Updated Computer Systems with new information based on monthly activity.

* Issued disposition on all major repairs conducted nationally.

* Prepared Purchase Orders for the purchase of all new equipment, and reconciled the equipment coming on line.

* Issued final disposition on all sales of Company equipment

* Coordinated the placement of all vehicles removed from mainline operation, moved to pick up and delivery equipment.

Consolidated Freightways Chicago, Ill

Regional Maintenance Manager, Central and Eastern Regions Jul 95 to Nov 99

* Directed maintenance activities in 20 Eastern and Central states, and 11 locations in the Ontario Province of Canada.

* Facilitated the preventive maintenance of 160 locations by Vendor interviews, and training, including periodic inspections, consisting of 15,000 units within the area.

* Assisted the MIS Department in planning and execution of an On Line Parts and Labor system, and continue to serve as the System Administrator.

Consolidated Freightways Chicago, Ill

Manager, Enroute Repair Center and Chicago Shop Jun 92 to Jul 95

* Directed department activities in Call Center for 24 hour/ 7-Day roadside repair services.

* Disseminated policy to supervisors. Gave work directions, resolved problems, prepared schedules and set deadlines to ensure timely completion of work.

* Prepared reports and records on department activities for management, resulting in lower operating costs.

* Actively participated in updates changes, and enhancements to a proprietary computer system.

* Contributed to all aspects of contract negotiations with International Association of Machinists.

* Successfully handled spare engine bank, reducing the inventory from a high of 71 to a final total of 11.

* Directed training of personnel and issued manuals, bulletins and technical guides to improve services, operational activities and personal development.

Consolidated Freightways Chicago, Ill

Central Region Maintenance Manager Jun 89 to Jun 92

* Coordinated activities of the maintenance department in 8 Central States.

* Monitored and analyzed costs and prepared replacement equipment budget.

* Delivered oral and written presentations for equipment Vendors to insure compliance with Company policy, and Regulatory Agencies.

* Demonstrated consistent record of working with other Departments to improve communication.

* Prepared and presented statistics and direction at winter driving Safety meetings.

Consolidated Freightways Hayward, Sacramento, and Mira Loma, Ca.

Shop Manager Oct 83 to Jun 89

* Reviewed manufacturers' service manuals, own establishment's usage schedules and records of maintenance problems.

* Determined when planned maintenance would least interfere with the operation of the establishment.

* Compared maintenance and staff hour data against monthly maintenance quota plans, workload estimates and standards.

* Directed and coordinated activities of maintenance workers, and parts purchasing.

* Closed and reopened facilities in Hayward and Sacramento, without stopping the operation.

Consolidated Freightways Sacramento, Ca.

Freight Operations Manager Apr 82 to Oct 83

* Responsible for staffing for all shifts, and maintain production standards.

* Prepared reports and records on department activities for management.

* Assisted subordinates and supervisors in identifying and resolving problems.

* Applied knowledge of proper loading techniques in attaining full weight capacity of outbound trailers.

Consolidated Freightways Hayward, Ca.

Dispatcher/Dock Foreman/Shop Foreman Apr 78 to Apr 82

* Dispatched road schedules from California to Nevada, coordinating inbound schedules from Utah.

* Directed and matched doubles schedules Eastbound, to match with triples schedules Westbound.

* Interpreted company policies to workers and enforced safety regulations.

* Initiated and suggested plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

* Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.

* successfully managed a 15-30 person team loading and unloading over the road, and city delivery trailers, and 22 person team in the Shop, performing on and off site maintenance.

Specialized Skill Sets

* Able to perform component review and failure analysis on all vehicle parts.

* Served as expert witness on accident cases, and assisted in the evaluation of accident reconstruction.

* Proficient in MS Office, including Power Point

* Experience in mainframe based programs.

* Relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers, and after market parts vendors.

* CDL qualified, with doubles/triples endorsements.

* Former member of The Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Association

* Former member of the Nation Health and Safety Committee, of Trucking Management, Inc.

Education

All education has been first hand experience, rather than formal attendance. Some specialized training in truck components, tires and wheels.

References: Available upon request



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