Fleet Manager, Dispatcher, Warehouse Supervisor
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Carey W. Schelander
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SUMMARY
Operations and Transportation Manager with 18 years experience in warehouse distribution and trucking industries. Excellent ability to effectively respond to logistical challenges with strong planning and interpersonal skills. Exceptional management track record that includes: new facility start up, exceeding production quotas, labor relations, employee retention and process improvement initiatives. Committed to operational excellence and achieving objectives.
EXPERIENCE
US Xpress, Shippensburg, PA 12/2010 –Current
• Fleet Manager and Planner for dedicated revenue fleet of 35 owner operators.
USF Glen Moore, Carlisle, PA 5/2007 – 12/2010
• Fleet Manager for a board of approximately 45 mileage drivers.
Staples North America Division, Chambersburg, PA 7/2006 – 5/2007
• Warehouse Supervisor of Production, QC and Bulk.
Cressler Trucking, Inc., Shippensburg, PA 2005 – 7/2006
• Fleet Manager and planner for a board of 40 drivers, both mileage and percentage.
• Maintained the best driver utilization, lowest deadhead and highest revenue per mile of all company fleets. Organized and help start a driver retention program.
Heartland Express, Carlisle, PA 2002 – 2005
• Planner: assign loads to trucks in the northeast region.
• Fleet Manager: managed a board of drivers, assisted with all window operations.
• Customer Service: order entry, on time tracking of deliveries and phones.
• Recruiter: processed all driver applications entered through the NE terminal.
Pepsi Bottling Group, Newville, PA July –November 2002
• Replacement Route Driver: ordered product, delivered and stocked stores.
• Store Retailer: ordered product for accounts, restocked shelves and built store displays.
Schneider National Carrier, Carlisle, PA 12/2001 – 6/2002
• CDL Class A northeast regional truck driver.
Cardinal Distribution – Cardinal Health, Inc., 7/1997 – 9/2001
Director of Operations, Swedesboro, NJ (2000 – 2001)
• Managed all aspects of a start up pharmaceutical wholesale distribution center including 200 employees in the following departments: Customer Service, Warehouse Operations, Inventory Control, Information Systems, Delivery, Compliance, Safety and Maintenance.
• Integrated a customer base from four distribution centers into one facility servicing Washington, DC to New York.
• Assisted with all facility planning, delivery network and staffing.
• Hired and trained all warehouse employees for new operation.
• Served as primary contact and communication point with sales and corporate office.
• Maintained favorable product offering and service level through conversion.
Regional Director of Operations, Wheeling, WV (1998 – 2000)
• Directed all operational activities for two distribution centers in the Mid-Atlantic Region with over 1.2 billion in annual sales, 1,700 customers and 150 employees.
• Opened and managed a “short line” distribution center in Groveport, Oh, alleviating capacity restraints in the West Virginia facility.
• Implemented a warehouse retrofit improving productivity and order quality by 25%.
• Maintained operations while converting to a new software system in Wheeling.
• Outsourced customer delivery network resulting in annual savings of over $300,000.
Operations Manager, Wheeling, WV (1997 – 1998)
• Coordinated and managed all day shift warehouse operations in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
• Redesigned receiving processes increasing sales and improving service level.
• Developed a cross training program that increased productivity and reduced head count.
• Initiated a training program for warehouse supervisors.
M & M Restaurant Supply, Aston, PA 1996 – 1997
Distribution Manager – Order Fulfillment
• Accountable for all aspects of order fulfillment for this McDonald’s restaurant wholesaler with annual revenues of 200 million. Responsibilities included Inventory, Customer Service and Warehouse Operations.
• Assisted with the automation of customer order entry improving order process efficiency.
• Maintained warehouse operations during an expansion project requiring off-site storage for inventory.
McKesson Drug Company 1988 – 1996
Distribution Center Manager, Brooklyn, NY (1993-1996)
• Directed all operational activities in this pharmaceutical wholesaler including 120 union employees: Customer Service, Contract Administration, Delivery, Compliance, Warehouse Operations and Maintenance.
• Retrained all warehouse employees to McKesson processes from the buy out of its former company, S P Drug.
• Coordinated and managed operational resources to accommodate a 15% increase in volume after the close of another wholesaler in the New York City market.
• Orchestrated the close of the Brooklyn facility consolidating operations into two other distribution centers.
Operations Manager, Delran, NJ (1992 – 1993)
• Managed warehouse operations in a 24 hour facility with 900 million in sales, 1,700 customers and 150 union employees.
• Hired and trained warehouse employees for this start up operation.
• Resolved problems and implemented processes for utilizing pilot automated equipment.
Warehouse Supervisor, Detroit, MI (1991 – 1992)
• Supervised a night order filling shift, including pick, pack and ship.
• Created and maintained a second shift for processing a large chain customer’s orders.
Warehouse Lead and Order Filler, Everett, WA (1988 – 1991)
• Performed all night shift operational functions including order filling, shipping, truck loading and restocking.
EDUCATION
ATS, Nyack, NY
Master Professional Studies – Missiology
Toccoa Falls College, Toccoa Falls, GA
BA, Missiology/Cross Cultural Communications
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Smith and Solomon Truck Driving School, Cherry Hill, NJ
CDL Class A truck driver’s license.
Cardinal University, Cardinal Leadership
Four Roles of Leadership, Stephen Covey
McKesson Drug, Supervisor/Management Training
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Systems, WMS, RF, TMW, AS400 Proprietary Distribution Software Systems.
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