James L. Deitchman
Louisville, KY • 502-***-**** **************@*****.***
linkedin.com/in/jamesdeitchman
GENERAL MANAGER AND 3PL SPECIALIST
Proven professional known for increasing profits, building relationships, and driving results. Proficient at numerous facets of operations management and logistics from driver management and audits to dispatching and asset management. Proven record of recruiting and developing high-performing team members. Logistics specialist with more than 10 years of leading, coaching and managing multiple teams to exceed company standards and professionalism.
Core competencies include:
• DOT Rules & Regulations • Fleet Management • Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Account Management • Operations Management • P&L Management • Driver Evaluations
• Dispatch Management • Warehouse Management • Call Center Management
• Driver Training • Experience with Word & Excel • 3PL Management
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Managed and maintained 26+ Contractor delivery teams
Increased profits of 40% within first year as 3PL General Manager
Recruited and trained Call Center staff and Managers
Managed warehouse and delivery teams of over 80 employees
Lead the startup and development of a 3PL company in the Louisville area for a major appliance retailer with a sales volume of more than $40 million a year
Improved processes and training platform that decreased claims, safety issues and DOT violations within first 90 days
EXPERIENCE
Spirit Logistics 2020-Present
General Manager
Manage and develop Call Center, Warehouse staff and Delivery teams.
Recruiting and coaching of all employees hired for the Louisville Region
Manage and maintain staff, scheduling work assignments and ensuring all performed work is in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies from Delivery teams
Routing and scheduling of all deliveries for 13 store locations
Analyze P&L to find ways of increasing profits while still maintaining company standards
Creating and implementing improvements to enhance customer’s experience
Winner Furniture 2018-2020
Operations Manager
Managed and maintained staff for Warehouse, Delivery teams and Customer service. Managed six locations throughout Louisville area.
Managed operations and inventory for six furniture store locations
Improved safety standards and developed a companywide safety program
Controlled inventory and decreased shrinkage to less than 8%
Managed the warehouse staff including payroll, schedules, and training
Achieved largest number of delivery completions for company in 30 years
Developed strong relationships with vendors and staff.
Managed Delivery teams and truck maintenance.
Implemented new programs for employees like bonuses for attendance and safety
Berger Transportation 2015 - 2017
Operations Manager
Assisted in increasing total sales by 120% in 2 years. Managed and maintained 50+ Contractor relationships.
Maintained and audited DOT rules and regulations.
Managed drivers on load assignments and deliveries
Ensured Safety compliance and maintenance on all equipment
Analyzed Risk Management opportunities and processed claims
Performed accident investigations
Managed dispatchers on load assignments
Negotiated contracts including pricing structures with large commercial corporations
Analyzed operating costs and provided cost reduction strategies
BAE Systems 2007 - 2015
Grade 4 Mechanic
Built and tested military equipment, guns and armor.
Built and tested military weapons such as MK110 and MK38
Read military Blueprints and Schematics to ensure proper assembly
Managed inventory of parts, tools and PPE equipment
Ensured Safety compliance and maintenance on all equipment
Analyzed cost and shrinkage for assemblies
Performed accident investigations
Crated and shipped all products as to military standards
Developed budgets to ensure deadlines were met while still meeting military requirements
Met requirements to achieve Secret clearance for a military project
Certified and train to use calibrated tools, forklift, picker, overhead cranes and hydraulic lifts
EDUCATION
High School Diploma, Butler Traditional, Louisville, KY