Operations Manager Warehouse

Joseph Allen Pesce

Seffner, FL 813-***-**** ********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dedicated Transportation leader with 20+ years of experience enhancing safety culture, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across multi-site organizations. Adept at driver development, fleet oversight, and risk mitigation, with proven success implementing safety programs that reduce incidents, improve training outcomes, and lower costs. Recognized for cultivating proactive safety environments and streamlining fleet and facilities operations through strategic leadership and continuous process improvement.

Work Experience

Tesinc LLC, RJE Telecom LLC & Engineering Associates LLC Tampa, FL Safety Manager / Fleet Manager / Facilities Manager January 2022 – Present

● Lead safety initiatives and risk assessments across multi-state operations, implementing programs that ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and state regulations while reducing workplace incidents and accidents. 2024 resulted in 0 injuries and 0 vehicle accidents.

● Develop and deliver targeted safety training for field, job sites, and remote employees, enhancing hazard recognition and emergency preparedness across 450+ employees

● Investigate workplace incidents and near-misses, conducting root cause analyses and executing corrective actions that decreased occurrences by 50% while maintaining accurate incident records

● Manage DriveCam dashboard administration and conduct real-time driver coaching, resulting in improved driving behavior and a reduction in vehicle-related incidents

● Oversee company fleet of 48 vehicles, managing lifecycle planning, preventative maintenance, and regulatory compliance to ensure operational readiness and cost control

● Implement fleet tracking and fuel management systems that reduced fuel expenses and improved vehicle utilization

● Coordinate facilities operations across multiple sites, overseeing maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, and security systems to ensure safe and efficient working environments

● Direct vendor and contractor negotiations for building maintenance and repairs, optimizing costs and service quality across all facilities

● Develop and manage facility and fleet budgets totaling $2.5M, identifying savings opportunities through vendor consolidation and maintenance scheduling

Bekins Moving Solutions Sarasota, FL

Director of Safety and Compliance March 2019 – December 2021

● Ensured full compliance with state and federal transportation and workplace safety regulations, including CSA, DOT, and OSHA standards

● Led crash management efforts by coordinating timely reporting, thorough investigations, documentation, and resolution of incidents, reducing preventable accidents by 30%

● Developed and facilitated safety training for drivers and managers to reinforce transportation safety management systems, resulting in improved safety culture and 90% training completion rate

● Mentored managers on safety protocols and regulatory practices, strengthening adherence to company safety policies across multiple regions

● Conducted audits of fleet, owner-operators, and third-party vendors to monitor compliance, proactively addressing gaps while monitoring CSA BASIC scores to address trends and boost performance

● Managed compliance with Florida IRP, IFTA, HVUT, and UCR filings, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to avoid penalties

ARS Air Conditioning and Plumbing Bradenton / St. Pete Safety Manager July 2018 – December 2018

● Delivered risk analysis and implemented safety programs that safeguarded workforce, fleet, and facilities from loss across multiple service centers

● Conducted job site inspections to evaluate policy effectiveness and compliance, leading to improved hazard mitigation and reduced incident frequency

● Trained 150+ employees and managers on OSHA-compliant safety protocols, including hazard identification, incident prevention, and regulatory reporting

● Oversaw environmental and safety programs, ensuring accurate OSHA documentation and mitigating legal and compliance risks

● Managed accident investigations and insurance claims processes, collaborating with carriers to expedite resolution and reduce claims cycle time by 20%

One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning Tampa, Fl

Safety Director/Fleet Manager March 2016 – July 2018

● Develop and implement comprehensive safety and fleet maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, and state/local regulations across all operations

● Lead organization-wide safety audits, risk assessments, and vehicle/equipment inspections, identifying root causes and providing solutions to correct unsafe conditions to reduce incident rates

● Conduct engaging safety training programs and incident prevention presentations for field and office employees, contributing to a 40% reduction in personal injury and vehicle accident rates

● Investigate workplace accidents and near misses, determine root causes, manage workers’ compensation claims, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

● Reduce vehicle accidents and turnover and improve employee retention by fostering a proactive safety culture through policy creation, compliance monitoring, and continuous communication

● Oversee company fleet of 35 vehicles, managing lifecycle planning, preventative maintenance, and regulatory compliance to ensure operational readiness and cost control Additional Experience

Dawson Truck Lines Transportation and Safety Manager Waste Management: Florida Training Center Driver Trainer / Safety Instructor H.T. Hackney Driver Manager

C.T.L. Distribution Driver Manager / Safety Instructor / Orientation Instructor / Driver Trainer Webster College Admissions and Financial Aid Coordinator 2 Pride Mobility Warehouse Manager/Driver Manager

Graebel Movers of Tampa Bay Facility Services Manager Sparkle Corporation Facility Manager/Driver Manager/Driver Skills

Safety Management, Driver Training and Development, Fleet Management, Risk Assessment and Mitigation Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, DOT, FMCSR, OSHA 29 CFR 1910), Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis, Facilities Management, Budgeting and P&L Oversight, Safety Program Implementation, Compliance Auditing, Vendor Management, Training Development and Facilitation, Performance Metrics and Monitoring, Inventory Control Technologies

Hyperion, Data Mining, Reporting

Education

Traffic Accident Investigator U.S. Army Military Police School U.S. Military Experience Certificate Crime Prevention University of Louisville National Crime Prevention Institute Certificate Human Awareness University of Maryland Business Degree, 2-Year Program Florida Metropolitan University Select Professional Development

Development Dimensions International (DDI) leadership development Certified Facilitator for DDI’s Learning Systems

National Safety Council

Safety Training Methods - Recertification

Safety Management Techniques

OSHA Certified 30 Hour Construction and General

Principles of Occupational Safety and Health

Certificate of Principles of Safety

Advanced Safety Certificate

Pinellas Technical Education Center

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Florida Third Party Examiner American Safety and Health Institute First Aid & CPR

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