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John A. Flemister III
OBJECTIVE
To secure a rewarding and challenging career effectively utilizing my experience to improve daily operations.
FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY
• Hands-on working knowledge of DOT guidelines and yard management practices.
• Exceptional knowledge of LTL industry specializing in proper freight handling and loading techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of HAZMAT including handling, storage & documentation associated with hazardous materials.
• Possess working knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines related to material handling equipment and dock equipment.
• Outstanding ability to influence business decisions and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills utilized to stimulate cooperation and quickly resolve issues that disrupt the flow of operations.
• Applies hands on management style and works closely with teammates to achieve high level of performance standards.
• Proven leadership abilities utilized to coach/train employees, maximize workforce productivity, and instill accountability.
• Solid organizational skills utilized to better position company assets and capitalize on employee capabilities.
• Ability to implement best practices and SOPs that incorporate safety, quality and teamwork.
EMPLOYMENT
Iron Mountain: Grand Prairie, TX
Randstat Staffing Temp Operations Supervisor
• Supervising warehouse Operations in aspect of Record Management.
• Ensuring the staffing of associates matched the work load for each day.
• Checking all screens on the OER playbook, clearing them when needed.
• Making sure all of the Customer needs was met.
• Turned in all Temp Employees Payroll
MCA Logistics: Dallas, TX September 2011-December 2011 (Seasonal Operations Supervisor/Dispatcher)
• Assisting the Center Manager in the Postal Transportation dispatching of drivers on the day to day basis.
• Entering payroll using the OASIS payroll system.
• Processed Commercial loads using the LME, EDI, and TOPS systems.
• Using the Descartes Tracking and Dispatching system to track and assign drivers to their contracted route.
Old Dominion Freight lines: Dallas, TX
(Operations Supervisor) December 2006 – November 2010
• Supported Terminal Manager by managing day-to-day operations of service center hub: maximized daily production; verified dock associates operated in accordance with safety guidelines; ensured completed work satisfied cost standards; executed daily planning that included assigning work, supervising and enforcing associate performance standards.
• Trained/coached associates; directed dock associates to cover schedule changes/HOT requests; controlled dock schedules & ensured proper loading procedures were executed to maintain service & quality levels.
• Utilized AS400 based system to assist with daily management of inbound/outbound freight deadlines.
• Responsible for conducting root cause investigations and instituting corrective actions designed to quickly eliminate repeat dock miscues; completed end of shift reports and dock checks to inform incoming shift manager of pending work.
FedEx Freight: Irving, TX
(Operations Supervisor II) October 1998 -November 2006
• Assisted Terminal Manager manage a fast-paced warehouse/cross-dock operation: managed both dock associates and city drivers to ensure daily workload of inbound/outbound freight was coordinated and distributed per the daily plan.
• Utilized Citadel RF system in conjunction with Microsoft-based programs to track freight and manage customer deadlines.
• Responsible for conducting root cause investigations and instituting corrective actions designed to quickly eliminate repeat dock miscues; completed end of shift reports and dock checks to inform incoming shift manager of pending work.
Beckett Corporation: Irving, TX
(Warehouse Lead) August 1997 – February 1999
• Primarily responsible for monitoring the flow of warehouse associates and ensuring order picking assignments were distributed & completed on time as required by manufacturing (production) schedules.
• Conducted training of associates on dock equipment; SOPs; quality checks; safety awareness; teamwork; work habits.
• Partnered with management team to modify rack layout of warehouse by using the system to implement a more effective pallet put-away program; created staging lanes for orders; designed to improve delivery of RMs to manufacturing process.
EDUCATION
• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (1993 to 1995)
• University of Arkansas at Monticello (1992 to 1993)
• Pine Bluff High School (Diploma) (1989 to 1992)
Technical Skills/Achievements: Windows XP; MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; AS400; Citadel WMS; RF Scanning Technology; Internet savvy; Data & Records Management; Typing 40-45 WPM; Fork-lift Certified & Certified Trainer.
REFERENCES
Upon request