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Canton, MI *8188 E-mail:
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Alfred C. Tams
Objective
Experienced Operations Manager / Supervisor for logistics, dispatching, planning, inbound and
outbound operations, as well aswarehouse and dock oversightin transportation industry.
Experienced in using AS 400, dock scanning, inbound planning system, Hazmat wizard and other
routing and dispatch software systems, as well as warehouse software applications.
Work experience
Dayton Freight March ’08- Nov ‘12
32717 Hollingsworth Warren, MI
Plan, schedule, coordinate and implement methods and procedures for the most efficient and
economical routing and movement of freight in an error-free manner;compile production and
service records and measure conformance to standards; inspect and measure performance of
personnel resulting in changes in work practices;review logs and reports and confer with shift
personnel; scheduling production and administrative support requirements; assign and schedule
drivers for freight pickup and coordinate pickup times with customers; coordinate assignment and
scheduling of dock personnel; account for inbound freight status accuracy and update
undelivered freight report; perform and/or assist with billing, rating, manifesting and analysis of
freight weight and size; maintain excellent communication with external and internal customers;
assist with training, development and evaluation of production and/or clerical personnel
performance; in conjunction with the Manager, recruit, interview, hire, train and develop terminal
personnel; assist in the investigation, reporting and initiation of corrective actions for accidents
and job related injuries; understand and apply company safety practices including DOT, EPA, ICC
and OSHA rules and regulations; plan and implement linehaul schedules; and assist with
facilitation of informational meetings with Service Center team members.
Accomplishments:
Did not call in sick once in 5 years; maintained silver/gold on outbound
for 4 consecutive years; implemented a system for freight reclassification
that brought in $35K in revenue to the terminal on a monthly basis.
JEVIC Transportation Feb’ ’07 – Feb. ‘08
0000 Dix-Toledo Brownstown, MI
Freight operations supervisor responsible for outbound and dispatch
operations including shift planning, routing, and office oversight.
Responsible for enforcing and applying safety practices, rules and
regulations. Also responsible for supervision, hiring and training of
drivers and all terminal personnel.
Conway Freight July ‘05 – Dec. ‘06
1995 Green Oak Industrial Whitmore Lake, MI
Freight operations supervisor responsible for in-bound and out-bound operations including shift
planning, routing, freight loading and unloading, proper documentation and procedure controls for
Hazmat. Also responsible for quoting, trouble shooting and maintaining customer satisfaction as
the company bottom line.
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Tantara Transportation 1999-2004
0000 Michigan Avenue Canton, MI
Responsible for managing entire local and regional distribution operations, as well managing
90 thousand square feet of warehouse space. Directed and monitored inventory control
processes, shipping and receiving and enforcing policies and procedures for packaging
shipments, meeting customer specifications and deadlines. Also responsible for overseeing
accounts and billing for over 1.5 million dollars in annual revenue and daily interfacing with
account representatives. Provided daily supervision and oversight for dispatch clerk,
warehouse personnel and fleet of drivers.
AJF Corporation 1996-1999
307 Pennsylvania Road New Boston, MI
Assistant Plant Manager responsible for overseeing all plant operations and day to day
activities of 30 employees for multimillion dollar manufacturing QS 9000 certified company.
Provided oversight and quality control of final product, inventory control and shipping and
receiving of products for the automotive steel industry. Also responsible for all hiring and
training in product technology and safety compliance areas.
HLF Furniture 1991-1996
VanBorn Road Belleville, MI
Warehousing, shipping and receiving Manager responsible for overseeing reliable moving
and safe handling of all company inventories including a large line of office furniture products.
Managed the hiring, training and day to day supervision of warehouse and shipping and
receiving personnel.
Education
Schoolcraft Community College 1988-1989
Livonia, MI
Major in Liberal Arts
Garden City High School 1984-1988
Garden City, MI
High School Diploma Obtained
References
Dustin Lahman, Operations Supervisor
Dayton Freight
Warren, MI
Tom Zontini, Operations Supervisor
Lipari Foods
Warren, MI
Christopher Chan, Account Manager
Conway Freight
6000 Middlebelt Road
Romulus, MI 48174
Tina Fuson, Supervisor
Conway Freight
1995 Green Oak Industrial Drive
Whitmore Lake, MI
# (810) 533- 0698