Staff Assistant - Operations & Workforce Coordination

MIGUEL MARTINEZ

*** *. ***** ***** ******, CA ***45 +1-310-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dynamic warehouse leader with 15+ years of logistics and supervisory expertise, skilled in team coordination, daily scheduling, and freight documentation. Demonstrated ability to enforce safety protocols, manage pallet and cargo handling, and operate forklifts, ensuring efficient lumper operations and streamlined warehouse processes. Bilingual in English and Spanish with proven commitment to accurate and safe freight handling. Work Experience

Inbound Dock Operations Supervisor

Forward Air Los Angeles, CA

August 2025 to February 2026

• Supervised and coordinated daily inbound dock operations, managing lumper team activities to ensure efficient freight unloading and handling

• Created and communicated daily work schedules and assignments to optimize team productivity and coverage

• Enforced safety procedures and compliance with OSHA, FMCSA, and DOT regulations, conducting safety audits and addressing hazards

• Managed trailer positioning and coupling operations, ensuring proper pallet handling and freight organization

• Led onboarding and training programs focused on safe trailer and freight handling, emphasizing warehouse safety standards

• Oversaw WMS-driven inventory visibility and equipment readiness including forklifts and yard tractors

• Prioritized time-sensitive freight to improve service levels and reduce delays Operations Supervisor – Warehouse & Yard

PCC Logistics / PACIFIC CONTAINER Carson, CA

February 2025 to June 2025

• Directed yard operations involving yard goats, top handlers, forklifts, and heavy equipment to move refrigerated, oversized, and specialized freight safely

• Coordinated trailer coupling/decoupling and ensured compliance with FMCSA, DOT, and OSHA safety regulations

• Managed hazardous materials freight movements, including flatbeds and tankers, following hazmat protocols

• Developed and implemented SOPs to standardize yard and warehouse operations

• Led safety and compliance training for employees and supervisors

• Monitored workforce productivity and coached team performance

• Oversaw inventory control, WMS operations, and transportation coordination CES Yard Operations Supervisor

NFI Industries / CAL Cartage Carson, CA

October 2023 to December 2024

• Supervised yard tractor operations for container staging and movement at Customs Examination Site

• Coordinated trailer coupling/decoupling and shuttle operations ensuring safety and compliance

• Ensured OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations adherence including hazardous cargo handling

• Maintained equipment readiness and safety training records

• Led onboarding and compliance training emphasizing safe yard operations

• Resolved operational challenges involving refrigerated cargo and regulated waste handling

• Drove continuous improvement initiatives in yard logistics Load Planner / Dock Operations Supervisor

Yellow Freight Systems / YRC Freight Gardena, CA December 2020 to July 2023

• Directed yard and dock operations including trailer placement, coupling, and freight flow management

• Created load plans and delivery assignments optimizing trailer utilization and driver scheduling

• Ensured compliance with OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations through training and audits

• Developed SOPs to improve operational efficiency and safety

• Led onboarding and training programs focusing on safe trailer handling and dock operations

• Managed city dispatch, rail coordination, and linehaul planning to support freight movement Dispatch Coordinator / Fuel Route Planner

Dion and Son's / Amber Resources Long Beach, CA

June 2018 to October 2020

• Managed dispatch and route planning for bulk fuel and specialty deliveries ensuring compliance with DOT and HazMat regulations

• Coordinated emergency response deliveries and fleet utilization

• Developed contingency plans to maintain operational continuity

• Ensured adherence to OSHA and environmental safety policies Dispatch Coordinator / Harbor Drayage

Harbor Transport Xpress Inc. Gardena, CA

December 2015 to June 2018

• Coordinated dispatch operations for 65 drivers managing container movements through major ports

• Optimized routing and fleet utilization while ensuring DOT and OSHA compliance

• Developed SOPs and coached team performance to improve operational efficiency

• Monitored container availability and terminal appointments to reduce delays Dispatch Coordinator / Bulk Fuel Operations

KAG West / Kenan Advantage Long Beach, CA

December 2009 to September 2015

• Managed dispatch and route planning for bulk fuel and hazardous materials deliveries

• Ensured compliance with DOT, HazMat, and safety regulations

• Responded to operational incidents including spills and delivery disruptions

• Coordinated emergency response services and maintained regulatory compliance Route Supervisor / Operations Leadership

Airborne Express / DHL Worldwide Signal Hill, CA February 1993 to September 2009

• Managed 32 delivery routes ensuring adherence to customer service and DOT compliance

• Supervised driver performance and terminal operations with focus on safety

• Led onboarding and training for drivers emphasizing regulatory compliance

• Conducted KPI audits to improve productivity and service quality

• Developed SOPs and maintained safety standards

Education

G.E.D

Carson High School

March 2009 to October 2011

Skills

Team leadership and training Forklift operation Safety audits and compliance Freight handling Warehouse safety standards Pallet handling Operational documentation Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Certifications and Licenses

CDL C

Hazmat Endorsement

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