Kevin Escobar
Rialto
Summary
Dynamic Inbound Supervisor with a proven track record at Old Dominion Freight, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering teamwork. Excelled in ERP and AS400 systems and motivational skills, achieving significant improvements in supply chain efficiency and employee performance. Known for implementing innovative warehouse management strategies and reducing lead times, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Inbound Supervisor
Old Dominion Freight
05.2019 - Current
- Managed employee schedules, approving time off requests, and adjusting staffing levels as needed to accommodate fluctuations in workload.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve any discrepancies or issues that arose during the inbound process, minimizing delays in product availability.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying informed of current standards and updating policies as necessary.
- Built strong relationships with carriers, negotiating competitive rates and ensuring reliable service for shipments.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by implementing an effective storage plan based on product types and priority levels.
- Established safety protocols and conducted regular inspections, leading to a safer work environment for employees.
- Coordinated with other departments to improve overall supply chain efficiency, resulting in reduced lead times for customers.
Inbound Supervisor
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed employee schedules, approving time off requests, and adjusting staffing levels as needed to accommodate fluctuations in workload.
- Coordinated with other departments to improve overall supply chain efficiency, resulting in reduced lead times for customers.
- Contributed to overall company success by sharing best practices and insights with other supervisors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Streamlined inbound processes by implementing efficient scheduling and inventory management systems.
- Reviewed orders, production schedules, blueprints and shipping or receiving notices and assigned work sequences and material shipping dates and destinations.
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
- Coordinated responses to emergencies by dispatching vehicles and bringing in additional personnel.
- Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and team operation and productivity.
- Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.
Inbound Supervisor
Damco Distribution Services
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Championed lean warehousing principles throughout all aspects of inbound receiving operations to reduce waste and inefficiencies.
- Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, and safety protocols, resulting in a well-informed and efficient workforce.
- Reduced product damage by enforcing strict handling guidelines and regularly monitoring team performance.
- Implemented quality control measures during the receiving process to minimize errors and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Expedited order processing times by closely monitoring incoming shipments and prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
OS&D Clerk
Daylight Transport, LLC
03.2012 - 05.2015
- Leveraged advanced problem-solving skills to identify and address potential OS&D issues before they negatively impacted the overall efficiency of the supply chain.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements in relation to OS&D management and reporting procedures.
- Expedited issue resolutions with carriers through effective negotiation and claim settlement practices.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving OS&D inquiries professionally and promptly.
- Facilitated smooth shipping processes by preparing accurate documentation for all shipments involving OS&D items.
- Collaborated with other departments to investigate root causes of OS&D incidents, reducing future occurrences.
- Maintained an organized record-keeping system for all OS&D transactions, ensuring easy access to crucial information when needed.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
Truck Driver
XPO Logistics
05.2004 - 03.2010
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baldwin Park High School
Baldwin Park Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Motivational skills
- Warehouse management
- ERP systems proficiency
- Transportation management
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Supply chain
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Shift planning
- Incident investigation
Timeline
Inbound Supervisor
Old Dominion Freight
05.2019 - Current
Inbound Supervisor
Damco Distribution Services
08.2017 - 10.2017
Inbound Supervisor
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.
10.2016 - 05.2019
OS&D Clerk
Daylight Transport, LLC
03.2012 - 05.2015
Truck Driver
XPO Logistics
05.2004 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Baldwin Park High School
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