Greg Williams
Dallas, Tx. *5228
adwdai@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective
To obtain a position that will offer me an opportunity to utilize the talent, leadership and numerous productive years of practical experience that I have acquired and developed throughout my career. To pursue and achieve the vision and stated goals of an organization that is looking to lean forward in a TEAM oriented environment to grow and prosper.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Major: Transportation / Logistics Management
GPA ( Major Studies ) : 3.34 ( 4 pt scale )
Graduate: December 1991
Professional Work Experience
Operations Manager Sep 2012 – March 2023
Black Horse Carriers / Penske Logistics ( multi-brand auto parts “shared” deliveries )
-90 direct reports ( 15 remote domiciles )
-Rolling assets ( 35 power units and 45 vans 48’x102” with lift gates )
-Servicing 300 Nissan dealers 5 days a week with unattended parts delivery
-DOT Compliance Responsibility for fleet operations of 4.5 million miles annually
-Recruiting, screening, and hiring responsibility
-65,000 square foot warehouse for cross docking freight
-P&L accountability
-RF scanner part delivery tracking
-Accident / Injury investigation and Control
-Key performance Indicator reporting
-Dealer visits – Customer satisfaction survey follow-up
-99.5% on time delivery
-Successful Route re-design
Operations Manager Sep .2007 – Sep 2012
DHL / Exel Logistics – Nissan Parts Distribution ( Dedicated Contract Carriage )
-23 direct reports
-Rolling assets ( 9 power units and 15 vans 48’x102” with lift gates )
-Servicing 97 Nissan dealers 5 days a week with unattended parts delivery
-DOT Compliance Responsibility for fleet operations of 1.5 million miles annually
-Recruiting, screening, and hiring responsibility
-“Backhaul” creation, coordination and management
-P&L accountability ( achieved 100% of profit goals first 2 years )
-50 % reduction in freight damage claims first 36 months
-3 year Contract extension after 24 months
-RF scanner part delivery tracking – zero shortage claims 2010-2012
-Accident / Injury investigation and Control ( 881 consecutive days injury free )
-Key performance Indicator reporting
-Dealer visits – Customer satisfaction survey follow-up
-98 % on time delivery
-Successful Route re-design
-Quarterly Driver Ride Alongs Executed
Director of Logistics Mar. 2000 – April, 2007
PrimeSource Building Products Inc. AN ITOCHU COMPANY ( parent comp. )
-Warehouse / Trucking Asset Procurement / Management – 900 plus pieces of equipment. Reduced Assets by 15% while sales grew 20 %
-Dedicated Contract Services Negotiation – Grew Dedicated business to 22 contracts
-DOT Compliance – Private Fleet Operations for 200 drivers / tractor trailers( complete responsibility for ALL DOT compliance areas; took over fleet and started program from scratch ) Improved Safety rating from Un-Satisfactory to Conditional to Satisfactory
-Backhaul development and oversight
-LTL Tariff Negotiation – Set National Tariffs off of unified rate base ( Discount Improvement across the board of 3 – 5 % )
-Fleet Safety Management – Corporate Safety Committee Advisor
-Dedicated Contract Trucking COST Analysis vs. Private Fleet ( developed Cost Analysis Model )
-DOT Internal Auditor
-Warehouse On-site Safety Inspections ( 34 locations ) – OSHA and DOT safety checklist
-Equipment Lease v Purchase financial analysis ( Internal Borrowing cost comparative to Lease Rate factor of Finance Company )
-Operations Reporting – Financial Report Card and Expense Control Measures. PrimeSource recognized as # 1BEST Managed Itochu Company of 40 total Domestic Companies two years in a row under my watch as Logistics Director
-Safety Training Implementation ( Preventative / Post Accident )
-Accident Management – Tracking, Prevention, Trend Analysis ( Reduced Severe Accidents by 50% )
-Annual Insurance Rate negotiations for AUTO – Helped reduce annual premiums through experience improvement by $200,000 ).
National Account Manager Mar. 1996 – Mar. 2000
JB Hunt Dedicated Contract Services – PrimeSource Building Products
-Operations Management / Sales
-Dedicated Business Customer
-Dedicated Pricing Control – Priced each Business Proposal
-Dedicated Business Sales – Business unit growth from 1 to 12 locations ( 60 drivers total )
Operations Supervisor
Ryder Dedicated Logistics – Ford Motor Company Jan.1992 – Mar. 1996
-Account Management ( 55 employees )
-Personnel Management ( 40 - Drivers, 10 - Dock Employees and 5 - office )
-Profit / Loss Accountability
-Safety Supervisor
Military Service Sep. 1986 – Sep. 2001
Regular Army – Specialist E-4 Sep.1986 – July 1988
101st Airborne Ft. Campbell, Ky.,
- Medical specialist
National Guard OFFICER - Captain ( Promotable to Major ) 9-1992 – 9-2001
142nd Field Artillery Battalion
-Company Commander – Command of 130 Non-commissioned officers and enlisted soldiers
-Safety Officer in Charge – Established and maintained Safety Standards and controls for combat operations in peace time training environment.
-Battalion Fire Direction officer – Provided digital and manual solutions for accurate and timely fire Missions to gain effects on target.
-Battalion Administration Officer
Honors
-Distinguished Honor Graduate – Primary Leadership Development Course
( # 1 ranked graduate in class of 350 soldiers )
-Honor Graduate – Officer candidate School ( # 2 ranked in class of 125 initial candidates )
-State of Arkansas General Douglass MacArthur Leadership Nomination
Professional Development
-Certified Director of Safety July 2006
-North American Transportation Management Institute
Activities
-Council of Logistics Management
-Rotary Club
Summary
My business experiences have offered me a variety of positions and unique challenges. Just to Recap, I have experience in the following areas - Transportation Sales, Operations Management, Financial Analysis and Expense Control, Safety Program Development, DOT and OSHA Compliance Responsibility, Human Resource Functional Administration, Insurance / Accident / Injury Program Management, Equipment Specification Lease and Purchase Authority, Maintenance Program Management for Warehouse and Transportation Equipment.
During the 15 years of Military service I have been able to hold many Leadership positions and Commands. Qualities attained through my service are making timely yet difficult decisions, Organization skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork and Strong Team building, Mission Planning, Mission execution, Delegation of authority, Superior written and verbal Communication skills, Adapting effectively to change and positive management of Stress.
References Available Upon Request