Logistics Supervisor Transitioning to CDL Driver

PAIGE KINNEY

Phoenix, AZ 602-***-**** ********.*****@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Versatile Logistics Supervisor and Process Owner with over 10 years of experience directing manufacturing logistics, fleet traffic, and fast-paced warehouse operations. Proven leader who seamlessly bridges the gap between production scheduling and transportation logistics while keeping safety and compliance at the forefront. Reliable, adaptable professional comfortable working in fast-paced, physically active environments; currently interested in transitioning into CDL driving roles with a strong foundation in fleet operations and freight flow. SKILLS & CDL READINESS

• Transportation & Driving Operations: Fleet operations, transportation coordination, route planning and scheduling, load planning, dispatch support, carrier relations, cross-docking.

• Safety & Compliance: DOT compliance awareness, workplace safety standards, health and GMP policies, asset management, accident prevention, compliance protocols.

• Logistics & Documentation: Shipping documentation, bills of lading, packing slips, Hold for Inspection (HFI) quality procedures, inventory auditing and control, freight handling.

• Systems & Software: SAP S4/HANA (Power User/SME), MRP, WMS, TMS, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Data Analytics, SQL, Power BI, Advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Macros). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HYDRO FABRICATION Phoenix, AZ

Level IV Logistics Coordinator & Acting Supply Chain Manager July 2022 – Present

• Directed daily material handling, freight flow, and 24/7 transportation logistics to eliminate shipping bottlenecks and match production demands.

• Enforced rigid workplace safety standards and compliance protocols aligned with strict transportation and plant-wide shipping requirements.

• Scheduled carrier pickups, coordinated route timing, and managed cross-docking operations to consistently support on-time deliveries.

• Prepared and audited critical shipping documentation, including bills of lading, customs paperwork, and packing slips.

• Balanced high-level supply chain coordination with hands-on floor support, including manual loading, unloading, and receiving during peak shipping hours.

• Acted as the regional plant lead for SAP logistics implementation, holding final authority on auditing, writing, and approving plant-wide SOPs.

• Maintained strict inventory tracking metrics via routine audits and executed HFI procedures to catch and isolate quality issues before customer transit. BOXED.COM Scottsdale, AZ

Logistics Planner and Coordinator January 2014 – June 2022

• Structured daily logistics planning, route optimization, and truck dispatch scheduling, boosting On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery metrics by 22%.

• Partnered with third-party logistics (3PL) carriers to secure optimal freight contract rates while maintaining elite safety and transit standards.

• Handled customer service and distribution updates for major national accounts, troubleshooting transit issues, road delays, and delivery timelines quickly.

• Utilized Lean Six Sigma methodologies to audit and re-engineer warehousing workflows, successfully reducing cycle times and eliminating material waste. AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• 3-Time Bronze Star Award Winner: Awarded for outstanding organizational leadership, operational excellence, and workplace integrity.

• Hugh O'Brian Leadership Award: Honored for exceptional career potential, cross-functional team coordination, and civic service.

• Who's Who of Notable Women in Arizona: Selected for notable regional corporate contributions and supply chain operational influence. EDUCATION & TRAINING

• West Virginia University Morgantown, WV — Coursework in Business, Finance, and Fire Science

• Technical Training: Advanced Data Analytics & SQL for Business Operations

• Currently pursuing CDL: Enrolled in CDL Southwest Trucking

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