Thomas Herzog

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated manager with an impressive 32-year track record in safe and efficient transportation operations. Leverages experience to drive a safe work environment for over 100 dock workers and 150 drivers in industrial work setting. Proven problem solver with a history of identifying challenges, implementing innovative solutions, and proven safety record. Recognized for fostering collaborative safety teams, uniting diverse stakeholders, and facilitating communication to achieve common goals. Brings a wealth of practical expertise, strong leadership, and commitment to delivering results.

WORK EXPERIENCE

YRC Freight - Bloomington, CA November 1991 - August 2023 Central Dispatch Coordinator Transportation Manager 09/2022 - 08/2023

• Responsible for inbound and outbound shipments in over 70 west coast terminals distributed through a 250+ national terminal network, ensuring timely service of all operations and deliveries.

• Managed the deployment of 800+ YRC drivers along with partnerships from Union Pacific, Burlington Northern, CSX Railroads and contracted national carriers to supplement timely movement of shipments across national network.

• Led transformation of YRC Freight from 3-5 day national carrier to offer next day and second day regional service raising on-time delivery by 20%.

• Collaborated closely with both internal and external clients, such as Home Depot and Walmart, implementing and executing company safety culture to offsite locations.

Linehaul Coordinator 05/1993 - 09/2022

• Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, DOT compliance and safety procedures.

• Leader for incentive-based safety program that encourged employees to actively engage in safety practices and culture.

• Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving service responsibilities for 3-5K shipments per day from 14-20 YRC terminals in Southern California representing 10-15% of company revenue.

• Scheduled and managed 5+ supervisors and 150 local drivers.

• Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.

• Directed and coached employees in a challenging union environment.

• Developed and conducted regular safety training sessions ensuring that all employees were well-versed in OSHA and DOT regulations and protocols.

• Trained and directed teams using Total Quality Management, Six Sigma, Lean methodologies.

• Led and participated in teams specializing in the submission process for ISO Certificication and the Malcom Baldrige Award. Dock Operations Manager 11/1991 - 05/1993

• Managed team of 50-90 dock workers and 6-10 supervisors to facilitate on time delivery of domestic and international shipments in busy 400+ door warehouse environment.

• Instructed all new personnel in safety practices, employer policies, performance requirements and job duties.

• Improved employee safety performance 25% through coaching and feedback.

• Developed and maintained safety culture of knowledgeable and productive team of employees. EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI

Bachelor of Arts – Political Science, Dec. 1990

SKILLS

• Six Sigma/ Lean Training

• ISO Certification Training

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Staff Development and Training

• DOT and OSHA Compliance

• Team Leadership and Mentoring

AWARDS & HONORS

APEX 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000

Outstanding Supervisor, Southern CA - Peer nominated award