Manager Supervisor

RICHARD a. MCCALLA

STRENGTHS

Excellent people skills, motivated, works well under

pressure

Experience

July 2012 to May 2013 AIR LIQUIDE Pasadena, TX

Depot Manager

Overseeing the operation of three distribution depots

across Texas to ensure the prompt and safe delivery

of products by truck and rail.

Actively manage depots to ensure all company KPI's are

met and exceeded.

Manage depot's P & L.

Ensure compliance to all company and government

regulations and safety policy's. Including OSHA, FDA,

FRC and DOT. Maintain OSHA 300 log for all three

distribution depots.

Interface with customers, commercial and community

representatives to resolve issues or problems.

July 2006 to July 2012 AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS La

Porte, TX

Site Supervisor/Manager

Responsible for the day to day operation of a delivery

terminal located at two sites. (LaPorte,TX and Baytown,

TX)

Managing 54 Drivers, Mechanics and admin personnel at

two facilities.

Ensure compliance to all company and government

regulations and safety policy's. Including OSHA, FDA,

FRC and DOT.

Actively manage terminal's to ensure all company KPI's

are met and exceeded.

Ensure compliance to all Company and Government

regulations and safety policy's.

Interface with customer, commercial and community

representatives to resolve issues or problems.

December 1999 to July 2006 APM TERMINALS La Porte, TX

Universal Maritime Service Corporation

Assistant Yard/Gate Manager

Overseeing daily yard/gate operations.

Managing 40 to 50 supervisors, drivers, clerks and

operators daily with a weekly payroll of over 60,000

dollars.

Managing the movement of all containers and equipment in

and out of Barbours Cut facility via ship, rail and

truck.

Work directly with railroad personnel in planning and

moving of containers from rail terminal to APM

TERMINALS.

Interface with Union officials to resolve driver, clerk

and operator issues.

Designed and implemented yard layout for new terminal.

Responsible for billing and cost reporting for yard/gate

activities.

Created and implemented rates for special services which

increased company profitability while meeting needs of

clients.

Quoting prices to clients for additional yard or gate

activities.

Interfacing with clients on the pick up of cargo and

empty containers.

System Administrator for Navis Sparks/Express system.

Identifying and correcting problems within the

Sparcs/Navis Terminal operating system.

Creating and programming special reports for terminal

personnel.

November 1997 to December 1999 CSX TRANSPORTATION La

Porte, TX

Sea-Land Service, Inc. Supervisor Port

Operations

Overseeing daily yard/gate operations.

Overseeing all drivers, clerks and operators to insure

safe and efficient operations.

Directing the mounting and grounding operations.

Interfacing with clients on the pick up of cargo and

empty containers.

November 1996 to November 1997 CSX TRANSPORTATION

Houston, TX

CSX Intermodal Operations

Supervisor for Rail Ramp Operations

Overseeing the day-to-day movement of CSX freight on

Union Pacific Railroad.

Updating and forecasting chassis needs for Sea-Land

Houston at the Union Pacific and Santa Fe Rail Ramps.

Assist CSX TRANSPORTATION drivers in picking up

containers at various rail ramps.

Forecasting and relaying crucial information concerning

late trains, train derailments, and available freight to

associates and clients.

Liaison between Sea-Land and Union Pacific Railroad

concerning chassis repairs.

March 1995 to November 1996 P&O CONTAINERS

Houston, TX

Maintenance & Repair Manager

Overseeing container and chassis repairs for Houston,

Dallas, New Orleans and Denver.

Managing day-to-day port operations.

Liaison between P&O vessels and the Port of Houston.

Cost reporting for vessel and yard operations.

Education

May 1994 University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX

Bachelor of Business Administration

February 2008 Cornell University

Management Fundamentals course )

MILITARY

May 1987 to May 1991 United States Army

Fort Campbell, KY

CO B/8-101 Airborne Division

Rank E-4/Specialist

Responsible for repairing and maintaining military

helicopters.

Supervising and training incoming personnel.

Organizing, maintaining and managing company tool room.

Awards: Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Accommodation

Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.

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