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JOSH JOHNSON

Beaufort,SC

Summary

Dynamic logistics and safety management leader with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and elevating employee performance at US Foods . Expertise in Transportation Management, DOT regulations, and workforce management has resulted in significant improvements in safety compliance and customer satisfaction. Strong ability to cultivate robust customer relationships while driving strategic enhancements ensures a relentless pursuit of exceeding industry standards. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and excellence, consistently delivering results that align with organizational goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Manager

US Foods
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained compliance with all regulations, avoiding fines and penalties for the organization.
  • Managed a team of drivers, providing support and guidance to improve performance and productivity.
  • Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
  • Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty to the company.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of transportation procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and best practices, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
  • Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
  • Increased transportation efficiency by optimizing routing and scheduling processes.
  • Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
  • Resolved customer issues efficiently, minimizing lost business due to transportation errors or delays.
  • Increased efficiency in load planning, utilizing advanced logistics software.

TERMINAL MANAGER

First Fleet Inc
04.2014 - 10.2023
  • Opened new operation in Rincon Ga
  • Site setup included all aspects of the logistics, supply chain, and customer delivery operation
  • Day to date responsibilities were to ensure each stage of the distribution process progressed in a safe and efficient manner while meeting budget requirements and quality standard expectations
  • Duties: Worked with multiple customers simultaneously
  • Conducted disciplinary, capability and grievance investigations and taking appropriate action to address any failings
  • Responding to all customer complaints or queries in an efficient manner
  • Visiting key clients to build relationships and identify their key needs
  • Conducted crime and loss investigations into missing stock and loads ensuring the efficient running of administration and office procedures
  • Supervised the completion of all documentation required by law
  • Monitored and tracking of the flow of goods to and from Georgia Pacific warehouses and customers
  • Controlled the order cycle and managed the daily operations for a high volume dedicated account terminal by leading a support team of dispatchers as well as 40+ road drivers
  • Routed all deliveries up the I-95 Corridor to the Northeast and back delivered directly to the customers
  • Responsibilities include but not limited to: Safety, Routing, Dispatching, Manpower Planning, and Full Human Resource from Hiring process, training, coaching, and counseling to separation process
  • Responsible for customer service aspects of in/out bound freight for the direct customer
  • Served as a breakdown coordinator and maintenance contact for the terminal for fleet with all DOT Compliance responsibilities
  • Started the new account from ground up
  • Built direct strong relationships with Customer Enforce safe work practices

REGIONAL SAFETY DIRECTOR

Associated Transport
10.2013 - 04.2014
  • Enforcing safety rules and regulations of government on the federal, state, and local level
  • Conducting different inspections and safety audits to ensure compliance with the environmental and occupational health and safety requirements
  • Developing, implementing, and maintaining driver training programs
  • Establishing and maintaining safety and training records
  • Developing, updating, and managing driver's safety procedures, programs, and policies
  • Incorporating the techniques of industrial safety and driver training which has been gained through years of practice to improve their service quality
  • Directing and administering safety guidelines for implementation of the best safety policies
  • Leading, planning, and implementing work schedules, taking corrective decisions and assigning duties to the subordinates on regular basis
  • Maintaining a watch over the safety programs and ensuring that they offer required safety to the drivers
  • Updating the safety policies in order to make the organization safe and hazard free in nature
  • Managing drivers' daily logs and ensuring they are up to Federal and State DOT Format
  • Ordering State overweight Permits and Trip Permits

DRIVER AND TRANSPORT MANAGER

Comtrak Logistics
07.2010 - 10.2013
  • Manage drivers daily dispatch comply and enforce company and DOT rules and regulations
  • Direct coordination with steamship lines
  • Direct coordination with customers
  • Coordinate pickup and deliveries to the rail
  • Manage daily dispatch schedule to ensure deliveries and service to customers is exemplary to maintain strong trusting relationships

FLEET MANAGER

Premier Transportation
05.2008 - 07.2010
  • Provided on-site fleet management for Pier One Imports
  • Generated daily routing and schedule for all Pier One deliveries
  • Provided direct supervision of customer service team
  • Coordinated directly with customers and brokers
  • Managed southeast dispatch
  • Coordinated daily tasks and appointments
  • Set and coordinated monthly safety meetings
  • Oversaw enforcement of DOT regulations, logs, and hours of service
  • Managed intermodal import account for Pier One Imports
  • Managed 2-part yard operation for Sears in Jacksonville, FL
  • Recorded and reported time for hourly associates
  • Managed Savannah equipment assets (10 domiciled tractors & 45 trailers)
  • Acquired backhaul revenue

DRIVER MANAGER

Premier Transportation
05.2007 - 05.2008
  • Dispatched city and regional drivers
  • Dispatched Ocala, FL K-Mart account
  • Set appointments for Marmaxx Group

MILLSIDE TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

Sanderson Farms
06.2006 - 05.2007
  • Supervised 19 drivers and six mill workers
  • Coordinated truck deliveries from mill to farms
  • Supervised nighttime feed mill operation
  • Enforced DOT and EPA regulations
  • Maintained EPA drug book

DOCK LEAD

COI Food Distribution, Inc.
04.2005 - 06.2006
  • Oversaw shipping dock functions and loading of trucks
  • Supervised warehouse activities
  • Took and reported freezer inventory

LEAD ASSOCIATE OF RELAY AND OUTBOUND SHIFTS

Averitt Express
11.1999 - 04.2005
  • Dispatched city and shuttle drivers
  • Performed data entry for customer service
  • Kept OS&D records for night shift
  • Served as weight and research inspector
  • Generated freight projections
  • Calculated cut times
  • Served as yard jockey and forklift operator

Education

HIGH SCHOOL -

Tift County
01.1998

Skills

  • Customer Account Management
  • Yard Management
  • Warehousing
  • Import/Export
  • DOT Regulations
  • Hours of Service
  • Pre-trip Inspections
  • Dock Operations
  • Dispatching
  • Equipment Management
  • Expediting
  • OS&D
  • Driver Annual Reviews
  • Owner Operator Monthly Maintenance
  • Tractor Preventive Maintenance Reports
  • Workforce Management
  • Space Planning
  • Facility Security
  • Inventory Management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Logistics Management
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Loading and unloading
  • Storage Management
  • Internal loss prevention
  • Warehouse operations
  • Transportation regulations
  • Safety management
  • Route planning
  • Shipment coordination
  • Load planning
  • Continuous improvement
  • Safety regulations implementation
  • Fleet management
  • Route optimization
  • Dispatch operations
  • Schedule control
  • Transportation coordination
  • Profit and loss management
  • Web-based logistics information systems
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Forklift operation
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Worker supervision
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Shipping and receiving

Timeline

Transportation Manager

US Foods
10.2023 - Current

TERMINAL MANAGER

First Fleet Inc
04.2014 - 10.2023

REGIONAL SAFETY DIRECTOR

Associated Transport
10.2013 - 04.2014

DRIVER AND TRANSPORT MANAGER

Comtrak Logistics
07.2010 - 10.2013

FLEET MANAGER

Premier Transportation
05.2008 - 07.2010

DRIVER MANAGER

Premier Transportation
05.2007 - 05.2008

MILLSIDE TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

Sanderson Farms
06.2006 - 05.2007

DOCK LEAD

COI Food Distribution, Inc.
04.2005 - 06.2006

LEAD ASSOCIATE OF RELAY AND OUTBOUND SHIFTS

Averitt Express
11.1999 - 04.2005

HIGH SCHOOL -

Tift County

Personal Information

Title: TERMINAL MANAGER

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