Jeff Webster
Lacombe,AB
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated transportation professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational reputation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Chieftain Energy
10.2019 - Current
- Managed fleet of 24 trucks fuel trucks in the harsh and unforgiving Yukon territory
- Helped company grow 25% every year
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Transportation Manager
Tri Can Well Services
Red Deer, AB
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Oversaw team of 36 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
- Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
Owner Operator Truck Driver
L W Logistics
Airdrie, Alberta
10.2004 - 08.2017
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Assessed vehicles in fleet, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Maintained current Class 1 CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
Tanker Truck Driver
Millard Trucking
Sundre , Alberta
05.1997 - 06.2004
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of gasoline, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers.
- Performed regular inspections and reported issues to company mechanics.
- Followed OSHA and DOT requirements to minimize risks and company liabilities.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Achieved daily delivery targets with optimized routes and quick turnarounds at delivery locations.
- Maintained accurate logs and reports regarding on-time delivery of fuel, mileage covered and fuel consumed.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Operated controls to load tanks at fuel distribution depots.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Education
Operations Manager - Management
Nait
Edmonton, AB02.2023
Transportation Safety Manager - International Trade And Transportation Logistics Management
Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB03.2020
Skills
- Program Development
- Staff Training
- Vendor Negotiations
- Staff Development
- Total Quality Management
- Product Analysis
- Risk Management
- Project Planning
- Client Relations
- Team Leadership
- Staff Management
- Departmental Operations Management
- Leadership
- Staffing
- Recruitment
- Profit and Loss
- Employee Scheduling
- Supervision and Training
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Training and Development
- Matrix Management
- Regulatory Affairs
- Team Oversight
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
General Manager
Chieftain Energy
10.2019 - Current
Transportation Manager
Tri Can Well Services
08.2017 - 10.2019
Owner Operator Truck Driver
L W Logistics
10.2004 - 08.2017
Tanker Truck Driver
Millard Trucking
05.1997 - 06.2004
Operations Manager - Management
Nait
Transportation Safety Manager - International Trade And Transportation Logistics Management
Red Deer College
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