Senior Operations & Supply Chain Executive
Resume:
Jeremy Tolleson
Marion, AR. 72364
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http://linkedin.com/in/jeremy-tolleson-3768b2197
Senior Operations Management Professional
Resourceful and results-driven professional with 25+ year’s progressive career creating bottom line impact through operations and supply chain management initiatives while adhering to industry standards
Highlights of Expertise
Strategic Planning & Implementation
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance
Complete Lifecycle Project Management
Continuous Process Improvement
Equipment Maintenance & Utilization
Inventory Control & Analysis / Pricing
Policies & Procedures Execution
Root Cause Analysis
Documentation & Reporting
Employees' Training & Development
Relationship Development & Management
Career Experience
Regional Director of Logistic Operations, Direct ChassisLink, Inc. (DCLI), May 2023 to Current
Manage Multiple locations in the Midwest and Southeast / Container Storage / Railroad Facilities--$150 Mil Operation (Distribution & Loading Terminals)
Manage 500,000sqft Distribution and 15 Rail Transloading Terminals
(Memphis, St Louis, Nashville, Kansas City, Huntsville, Jackson, MS)
Purchasing & Sourcing (Local & International) / Material Management
Development of SOP’s and KPI’s
Employee and Production Management
Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, P&L, Production Management)
Customer Service / Human Resources / Recruiting
Safety and Training Operations
AAR, DOT & FMSCA Compliance / Equipment Maintenance.
Fleet Maintenance for Rail & Intermodal Equipment
P & L Responsibilities
Capital Expenditures / Project Management
Vendor and Customer Relations
Regional Plant Manager, West Memphis Transload / Railroad, September 2022 to May 2023
Manage Multiple Class 2 Transload / Railroad Facilities--$150 Mil Operation (Distribution & Loading Terminals)
Manage 500,000sqft Distribution and 3 Rail Transloading Terminals
Direct 6 /In-direct Reports 65
Purchasing & Sourcing (Local & International) / Material Management
Development of SOP’s and KPI’s
Employee and Production Management
Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, P&L, Production Management)
Customer Service / Human Resources / Recruiting
Safety and Training Operations
AAR, DOT & FMSCA Compliance / Equipment Maintenance.
Fleet Maintenance for Rail & Intermodal Equipment
$15 Million + a year Freight Spend—All Modes (Carrier/Brokerage/Rail)
P & L Responsibilities
Capital Expenditures / Project Management
Vendor and Customer Relations
Senior Operations Manager, Boise Cascade, April 2016 to September 2022
Manage Multiple facilities--$122Mil Operation (Distribution & Millwork Facilities)
Manage 500,000sqft Distribution and 150,000sqft Millwork Manufacturing Facility
Direct 10 /In-direct Reports 275
Purchasing & Sourcing (Local & International) / Material Management
Development of SOP’s and KPI’s
Employee and Production Management
Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, P&L, Production Management)
Customer Service / Human Resources / Recruiting
Corporate Fleet Management & Oversight
DOT & FMSCA Compliance / Equipment Maintenance.
Equipment Inventory/ DOT Compliance / Equipment Maintenance.
$8 Million + a year Freight Spend—All Modes (Carrier/Brokerage/Rail)
P & L Responsibilities
Capital Expenditures / Project Management
Vendor and Customer Relations
Carrier and Broker Relations
Regional Logistics / Transportation Director, Warren Oil Company. September 2014 to March 2016 (Laid Off—due to corporation restructuring)
$10 Million + a year Freight Spend—All Modes
Manage Truck Fleet—Vans & Bulks Tanks
Direct 4 /In-direct Reports 55
Supply Chain Management (Purchasing, P&L, Production Management)
Equipment Inventory
DOT & FMSCA Compliance / Equipment Maintenance.
Purchasing & Sourcing (domestic & International)
Employee and Production Management
Customer Service / Human Resources / Recruiting
Safety and Training Operations
P & L Responsibilities
Capital Expenditures / Project Management
Dispatching / Drayage
Vendor and Customer Relations
Carrier and Broker Relations
Lane Rate Negotiations—OTR / Intermodal / Rail / Sea
Regional Branch Service Manager, Great Dane Trailers, Manufacturing, Maintenance & Repair, March 2010 to September 2014
Management of Multiple Facilities (Memphis & Little Rock) Factory Locations
Equipment Manufacturing & Customizations
Direct 6 / Indirect Reports 35
Equipment Maintenance (Chassis, Trailers & Containers)
Manufacturing Parts and Materials Procurement
DOT & FMSCA Compliance / Equipment Maintenance.
Equipment Utilization & Maximization
Employee and Production Management
Customer Service / Human Resources / Recruiting
Sales, and Quality Control
Human Resources / Recruiting
P & L responsibilities
Purchasing & Material Management
Project Estimating Capital Expenditures / Project Management
Senior Operations Manager/Southeast Operations, The Infinity Group, LLC., Intermodal Maintenance & Repair Division. October 2003 to March 2010
Emphasis in Management of multiple facilities in the Intermodal Industry
DOT & FMSCA Compliance
CY Operations and Inventory control
Equipment Maintenance (Chassis, Trailers & Containers)
New facility startups (CY Operations)
Sales & Revenue Forecasting
Capital Expenditures / Project Management
Vendor and Customer Relations
Contract Bidding, and Environmental Safety programs
Development of SOP’s, KPI’s & Metrics
Gate Interchange Processes and Inspections
Tire Programs
M&R & CY Operations for BNSF, APL, Pacer, Evergreen, MOL & Chassis Pools (Atlanta, Memphis, West Memphis, Harvard Yard & St Louis)
Chassis Pool Management (TRAC, MCCP, MWCP & GCCP)
Lieutenant / Marion Fire Dept., September 1999 to Current 2025
CPR Instructor-American Heart Association
Hazwopper 40hrs
State of Arkansas Hazmat Technician 80hr
Hazmat Awareness & Operations
Incident Command System
Arkansas Fire Academy Basic Fire Fighter
State of Arkansas First Responder 40hr
Education:
Bachelors Degree- Information Systems Technology, Arkansas State University, graduation date: May 8, 1998.
OSHA Certified Trainer—General Industry Safety & Health--May 2008
OSHA # 7-00495105
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional—July 2016
APICS Certified Production & Inventory Management—November 2015
Project Management Certification (PMP)—August 2009
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (SSGB)—August 2009
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (SSBB)—August 2009
Systems & Applications:
MS 365, Compel 2.0, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PageMaker 6.0, Estimation AccPac Accounting software, Ultipro/UKG, Attendance Enterprise, SAP, WMS, TMS, AS/400 & Red Prairie Warehouse Applications, Salesnet, Steel II, Sharepoint, Kronos, ADP, Agility, RFN/VPN, Solver, 3PL/Extensiv, Dynamics 365, CMS
Honors and Activities:
US DOT Motor Carrier CMV Periodic Inspection and Maintenance Certification
US DOT Motor Carrier Compliance Certification
US DOT Hours of Service Certification
US DOT Specialized Hazardous Materials Certification
IICL Certification Cert #1023826 Exp Date: 6/21/30
OSHA Train-the-Trainer 30hr Certification
State of Arkansas Class A CDL
Six Sigma Green Belt ID#2302966
Six Sigma Black Belt ID#2302967
Project Management Certification ID#2304038
Salary Required: Negotiable
References:
Shane Bouscher, Operation Manager—Former direct report, West Memphis Transload/Railroad
Ernest Lautrup, Train Master—Former direct report, West Memphis Transload/Railroad
Lakeshia Westley, M&R Auditor—Direct report, DCLI, Kansas City Market
Martinos Covington—Auditor—Direct report, DCLI, Kansas City Market
Derek Daily, Senior Operations Manager--Direct report DCLI, SE & MW regions
Brandon Hailey, Equipment Auditor/Inspector, --DCLI Memphis market
Former direct report from Great Dane Trailers-Branch Service Manager
Zach Cathorall, M&R Auditor, DCLI—ST Louis market
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