Harold Hart

Operations Manager

Colonia, NJ *****

adtyk6@r.postjobfree.com

+1-609-***-****

To secure a responsible position in distribution, transportation, logistics, or warehouse operations with a solid, progressive company offering opportunity for a leadership position.

Work Experience

Senior Operations Supervisor

Penske Logistics - Bordentown, NJ

April 2018 to November 2021

Was asked to return to Penske Logistics to manage team of drivers for a medical supplier provider’s account.

Responsibilities included, providing operational leadership to individual contributors and hourly workforce to ensure the execution of daily tasks and activities including driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives. Supervised most processes directly including workforce and equipment scheduling. Responsible for making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written warning level. Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings as necessary. Reviewed truck runs based on location of accounts, volume, costs, customer requirements and private fleet utilization. Reviewed daily orders for additional private fleet opportunities based on above requirements.

Led continual driver training, conducted accident investigations, participated in driver observations, delivery process, some which were covert.

Logistics Operations Manager

Ryder Integrated Logistics - Piscataway, NJ

April 2016 to August 2018

Position was same as had with Penske Logistics. Customer did not renew contract but asked me to stay on with new 3PL provider.

Successfully converted fleet from paper logs to electronic logs as mandated by DOT new law.

Worked with customer’s Director of Operation in determining where location of remote domiciles would be more cost effective.

Operations Manager

Penske Logistics - Piscataway, NJ

March 2000 to April 2016

Analyzed and organized operations, contributing to preparation of an annual business plan, establishing objectives, and assembling and coaching hourly and temporary personnel charged with their accomplishment for thirteen domiciles.

Developed site-specific safety plans and ensured compliance of projects and operations with established performance and regulatory standards including DOT regulations.

Monitored and managed financial data associated with operations, administered budgets, and reported profit and loss results on a monthly basis.

Shipping Manager/Material Planner

OHM Laboratories, Inc - North Brunswick, NJ

August 1998 to March 2000

Coordinated and controlled the order cycle and associated systems, cooperating with customers, vendors, carriers and other concerned parties in the timely fulfillment of material to meet production and sales/marketing needs.

Applied knowledge of computer technology, WMS and SAP integrated software packages, and various vendor-supplied shipment tracking software in fulfilling job responsibilities.

Conducted performance appraisal reviews, internal audits to ascertain all warehouse functions met FDA, DEA, and OSHA standards, and initiated training requirements for handling of hazardous waste.

Shipping Manager

Spex Certiprep, Inc - Metuchen, NJ

November 1989 to July 1998

Contributed to efforts to improve productivity, elevate quality, and reduce costs of operations, including participating in committee efforts

to specify requirements, select, and procure a new enterprise management software application.

Initiated a department recognition program and metrics evaluation to measure rate of fill, turnaround time, inventory accuracy, and stock replenishment.

Regional Manager

Primerica Financial Services - Totowa, NJ

September 1987 to November 1989

Sold and marketed term life insurance, annuities, mutual funds and debt consolidation products.

Safety Counselor, Head Coach Freshman Softball, Assistant Varsity Softball Coach, Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Woodbridge High School - Woodbridge, NJ

September 1982 to September 1987

Monitoring of staff, students and school grounds to maintain safety and security of the institution.

Coached, trained, and developed the mental and physical skills of student

athletes which enabled them to compete on the secondary school level.

Education

B.S. in Criminal Justice

Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ 1982

A.S. in Criminal Justice

Brookdale Community College - Lincroft, NJ 1977

Holder of New Jersey SORA license, Expiration 11/04/2023

Military Service

Branch:

United States Air Force

Service country:

United States

Rank:

E-5, Staff Sergeant

February 1971 to February 1975

Managed War Readiness Spare Kits for multiple aircraft including F-4 Phantom II, KC-135 Tanker.

Commendations

Received Air Force Commendation Medal for duties performed at Kadena AB, Okinawa from December 1972 - June 1974.

Awards

Officer of the Year

April 2019

Given award by the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Lodge #2116, Woodbridge, NJ for my work for Elk year 2018.

Additional Information

Thirty plus years of progressive experience in the planning, organization, support, and control of functions, projects, and operations facilitating the integration of all the processes involved in supply-chain management. When last employed, for one of the highest rated 3PL organizations worldwide, designed and developed routing guides for a dedicated fleet in twelve cities throughout the Northeast for the distribution of heating and air conditioning parts, equipment and supplies for the world's leader.

Most recently managed a dedicated fleet of drivers to deliver hospital supplies throughout New Jersey, NYC and Long Island.

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