Nathan Bird
Victoria,BC
Summary
Proactive and dependable leader offering 7 years of experience in transportation. Skilled in developing schedules and routes that function efficiently for both staff and clients. Highly skilled in workplace organization and mathematics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
Sysco Canada
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated schedules and routes for drivers to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
- Ensured proper documentation was completed accurately for all transportation operations, including driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, and accident/incident reports.
- Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and operator assignments.
- Improved working conditions for employees and fostered work environment that maximized employee morale and engagement.
- Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations.
- Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
- Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
- Improved transportation efficiency by optimizing routes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Allocated equipment to meet transportation needs and financial goals.
Transportation Manager
Portofino Bakery
06.2015 - 01.2021
- 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.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty to the company.
- Enhanced equipment usage by establishing proper maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and repair costs.
- Increased transportation efficiency by optimizing routing and scheduling processes.
- Communicated with customer service and sales teams to improve productivity and service ratings.
- Maintained compliance with all regulations, avoiding fines and penalties for the organization.
- Trained new employees on company policies and best practices, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
Skills
- Transportation Management
- Routing
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Scheduling
- Managing schedules
Certification
- Licensed Class 1
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
Sysco Canada
09.2022 - Current
Transportation Manager
Portofino Bakery
06.2015 - 01.2021
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