JOSEPH J. SANCHEZ 609-***-****
*** * ******* **, *** A8, Ewing, New Jersey 08618 Email: ac02i9@r.postjobfree.com
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY DIRECTOR
recruiting – logistics – compliance – safety – administration
Safety professional with experience in fleet management, accident investigations, OSHA and FMCS regulations, subrogation, policy implementation, logistics management, planning and scheduling, performance improvement, customer relations and operations control. Also has demonstrated proficiencies in human resources and administrative management as well as recruiting and retention. Proven abilities in identifying and addressing problems, achieving positive results impacting both profitability and service quality. Key strengths include:
Focuses Departmental Goals on Profitability
Restructures Systems for Maximum Output
Maintains Peak Efficiency in High-Paced Environments
Team Builder and Trainer, Maximizing Employees Talents
Strong Leadership and Organizational Skills
Professional Experience
FERRARO FOODS, INC, Piscataway, NJ 2016 - 2017
Safety & Warehouse Operations
Accident Investigation and Claims, both vehicle and workman’s compensation
Drug screenings, quality control and safety awareness.
Monitor Hours of Service, Audit logs, DOT Reports, FMCSR
Installed EBOR’s in entire fleet
Trained Forklift drivers on their units and monitored their Safety Rating
LINDEN BULK TRANSPORTATION, Linden, NJ 2015 - 2016
Safety Manager
Monitor Hazmat Tanker Fleet Safety
Monitor Hours of Service, Audit logs, DOT Reports, FMCSR
Accident Investigation and Claims, both vehicle and workman’s compensation
Drug screenings, quality control and safety awareness.
Conduct Safety reviews with accident review committee nationwide.
HAZMAT trainer and emergency response contact for company
Qualcomm MC50 operations, EOBR Logs, Comdata Fuel cards
Installed Qualcomm’s in entire fleet
Comdata Fuel Program to fleet
Approve Company drivers, Owner Operators.
Handle Lease Purchase program for drivers purchasing trucks
Responsible for 99 power units and 400 Tanker trailers
Created programs to deal with excessive road side inspections and to lower CSA scores
NORBET TRUCKING CORP, South Plainfield, NJ 2011 - 2015
Director of Safety
Monitor Flatbed Steel and Steel coil Cargo Securement
Monitor Hours of Service, Audit logs, DOT Reports, FMCSR
Accident Investigation and Claims, both vehicle and workman’s compensation
Drug screenings, quality control and safety awareness.
Conduct Safety reviews with accident review committee nationwide.
HAZMAT trainer and emergency response contact for company
Run Safety Meetings nation wide, and maintain Safety awards program
Converted entire fleet to Qualcomm MC50 operations, EOBR Logs, Comdata Fuel cards
Directly responsible for 4 terminals.
Installed Qualcomm’s in entire fleet
Instituted Comdata Fuel Program to fleet
Approve Company drivers, Owner Operators and Outside carriers
Responsible for 70+ power units and 400 trailers nation wide
Created programs to deal with excessive road side inspections and to lower CSA scores
SALSON LOGISTICS., Newark, NJ 2007 – 2011
Safety Director & Recruiter
Driver & Employee recruitment and hiring for 14 terminals.
Monitor Hours of Service, Audit logs, DOT Reports, FMCSR
Accident Investigation and Claims, both vehicle and workman’s compensation
Drug screenings, quality control and safety awareness.
Conduct Safety reviews for all company accidents nationwide.
HAZMAT trainer and emergency response contact for company
Warehouse OSHA compliance and ASI certification
Forklift trainer (Hi-lo, Moffett, Skid Loaders)
Run Safety Meetings nation wide, and maintain Safety awards program
New hire orientation, and annual reviews.
Directly responsible for 14 terminals.
Responsible for 450+ power units and 1000 trailers nation wide
Created programs to deal with excessive road side inspections and to lower SAFESTAT scores
BRITTON INDUSTRIES, INC., Lawrenceville, NJ 2004 – 2007
Human Resources / Safety Manager
Driver & Employee recruitment and hiring
Monitor Hours of Service, Audit logs, DOT Reports, FMCSR
Accident Investigation and Claims, both vehicle and workman’s compensation
Drug screenings, quality control and safety awareness.
Safety Meetings, and maintain Safety awards program
New hire orientation, and annual reviews.
Attend Job fairs and recruit new applicants
Benefits administration, 401K, and COBRA
Payroll processing with Time force and Ceridian payroll
Approx. 110 employees and drivers.
HERMAN TRANSPORTATION., North Brunswick, NJ 2004 – 2006
Safety Manager
Driver & Employee recruitment and hiring
Monitor Hours of Service, Audit logs, DOT Reports, FMCSR
Accident Investigation and Claims, both vehicle and workman’s compensation
Drug screenings, quality control and safety awareness.
Safety Meetings, and maintain Safety awards program
New hire orientation, and annual reviews.
Attend Job fairs and recruit new applicants
ALLOY MARKETING, Cranbury, NJ 2001 – 2002
Warehouse Manager
Inventory Control and Warehouse Management
Program setup and tour management
Facility and Building Repair and Maintenance.
Shipping and Receiving, negotiate freight costs with LTL carriers
Warehouse staff management up to 20 people
Maintain warehouse supplies and materials
Operate straight truck for pickups and local deliveries as needed
BUDD VAN LINES, Somerset, NJ 1998 – 2001
Operations Supervisor/Warehouse Manager / Branch Administrator
Create and maintain warehouse database for material and pallet tracking of storage lots and material.
Branch purchase orders and processing
Driver logs and D.O.T. reports. Hours of Service, Log Audits, etc
Assist in cutting driver paperwork, and passing for payroll.
Material and Packing inventory control
Equipment file maintenance
Payroll processing for warehouse and branch personnel
Computer technical support for branch and headquarters.
Dispatch responsibilities, labor setup, and maps and directions for drivers.
Additional management responsibilities as directed by Branch Manager.
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NELSON-WESTERBERG, Somerville, NJ 1996-1998
Operations Supervisor/OA Coordinator
Set up surveys and handle all OA / DA work.
Driver payroll, Safety and Accident claims
Driver dispatch and Routing
Driver logs and D.O.T. reports, Hours of Service, Log Audits, etc
Assist in Cutting Driver paperwork, and passing for payroll.
Material and Packing inventory control
Equipment file maintenance
ALLIED SYSTEMS, Edison, NJ 1994-1996
Operations Supervisor
Build loads, dispatch to drivers, track routes.
Payroll, A/P, A/R, Safety and Accident claims.
Driver logs and D.O.T. reports, Hours of service, audits
Drug screenings, quality control and safety awareness.
Inventory control for Ford Motor Company, and Mazda
Supervisor for 75+ employees, handle union problems
Education
Franklin High School, Somerset, NJ 1985 – 1989
Aubrey Daniel’s and Associates Tucker, GA 1998 – 1998
Performance Management Training
Lion Technologies Hazardous Materials Training Course Jan 2005
HAZMAT Training & Certification
Barclay Brand Ferdon “Train the Trainer” course for Industrial lift trucks Feb 2008
Drug Collection & Breath Alcohol Technician training Jan 2016
Skills & Accomplishments
Knowledge and support for MS Office, Quick books, Lotus, FoxPro, Works, Word Perfect.
UPS Worldship and Airborne software, Time force, Creative and JJ Keller Software
Rapid Logs Pro and Rapid Logs 6.0, TMW, Profit Tools, Qualcomm, Comdata
Exceptional communication skills with all levels of employees
Knowledge of Hi-Lo, Moffett, Skid Loader and Cherry picker forklifts.
OSHA Industrial lift train the trainer program.
Willing to travel Strict confidentiality requested