Manager Operations

WOJCIECH POLANSKI

******.********@*****.***, *** Cross Rd, Gurnee, Illinois 60031, 224-***-****

Dedicated logistics professional possessing a proven track record of superior performance, seeks to utilize expertise in Operational Optimization, Process Streamlining, Relationship Management, Program Execution, Cost/Inventory Control, Strategic Reporting, Contract Negotiations, and Compliance to enhance operations within a progressive organization.

SUMMARY:

Logistical Execution: Possess a proven ability to anticipate unique requirements and potential roadblocks in all situations. Continually develop strategies to minimize issues and deliver exceptional results to clients and organization. Operational/Resource Coordination: Effectively manage diverse tasks, with varying degrees of complexity, within a wide range of environments; evaluate situations, assess emergent needs, and implement solutions in a prompt and efficient/effective manner.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Experior Transport President of Operations 2015 2017

• Provided general supervision for 180 drivers and their managers, conducted staff performance reviews, set objectives, and identified employee training requirements.

• Planned truck loads, assigned truck routes, and ensured drivers work to established driving times.

• Recruited and trained key talent to enhance the organization through superior resources.

• Negotiated in/outbound LTL and full truck rates, and coordinated backhaul activities.

• Oversaw all aspects of fleet maintenance to meet operation needs while controlling costs.

• Supervised/monitored warehouse operations and the performance of the warehouse staff to reduce unnecessary costs.

Experior Transport Operations Manager 2015

• Oversaw pickups and deliveries for OTR operations, planning outbound routes and optimized delivery schedules for over 90 drivers.

• Organized, supervised, and mentored driver managers to ensure best practices.

• Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.

• Implemented schedule and policy changes.

• Collaborated with other managers and staff members in order to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.

• Monitored operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, and government regulations.

KLC Brokerage Operations Manager 2013 2015

• Solicited freight and negotiated rates with brokerage companies to optimize performance and profitability, consolidating freight orders into the truckloads.

• Determined routes/sat up pickup and delivery appointments for over 30 drivers.

• Implemented computerized organizational schemas to enhance productivity.

• Recruited, cultivated and retained several new direct accounts. Polmax LLC Operations Manager 2012 2013

• Organized and supervised work of driver managers.

• Directed pickup and delivery activities for local and OTR drivers.

• Planned outbound routes and delivery schedules for over 90 drivers.

• Received customer requests for pickup and delivery of freight. Polmax LLC Driver Manager 2006 2007 and 2008 20012

• Managed over 25 OTR drivers and monitored their progress.

• Planned most efficient inbound and outbound routes and delivery schedules.

• Received customer requests and orders for pickups and deliveries .

• Managed drivers concerns.

• Monitored driver daily logs for errors or violations and drivers' working hours and equipment availability. EDUCATION:

DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois

Conferred 2004

Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction

University of Economics, Krakow, Poland

Conferred 2000

Master of Arts in Public Economy and Administration COMPUTER:

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Various Proprietary Software References available upon request

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