Garland B. Brown
Greenville
Summary
Transportation Manager with 15 years of experience overseeing teams of drivers to meet efficiency and performance targets. Strong understanding of effective routing and transportation cost-saving measures. Deep knowledge of Fleet management and DOT compliance requirements. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy with commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines. Driven leader to motivate and develop employees.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Transportation Manager
Dollar General
06.2020 - Current
- Drives cost-saving initiatives and collaborates on network-level projects to support overall business objectives
- Led our fresh network to drive fresh damage cost reduction resulting in non-viable freight due to DC loading, equipment breakdown, failed reporting, and driver performance
- Implementing monthly training, amendment to SOP’s and communicating weekly data achieved savings results of 5 million year over year
- Led project detailing step by step process for trailer complications while on the DC yards
- Transitioned the entire fresh network from paper tracking of trailer temperature checks to computer-based tracking through Smartsheets
- As a result, saw a 10% improvement in the damage loss on the DC yards
- Asset Management Professional with in-depth knowledge of asset management principles
- Led and organized the repositioning of assets weekly to locations in need due to tractor shortages
- Providing updated reporting on asset movement and assets idol for extended periods supported maintaining on time service expectations due to minimal equipment shortage
- Experienced in directing resources, including teams and training, to implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and minimize disruptions
- Created a cross-training plan to allow leadership training between fresh and dry centers
- This supported team moral as they received support when shorthanded
- This was a gigantic win among frontline leadership
- Fleet Readiness Specialist with a solid background in scheduling, reporting, operational and financial KPIs, preventive maintenance, and carrier quality
- Proven ability to ensure fleet availability according to scheduled requirements and oversee performance evaluation processes
- Led and trained Mid-Level managers on capacity management, reporting and positioning
- Created a cross-training plan to allow leadership training between fresh and dry centers
- Dynamic leader with a leadership approach of servant and coaching
- Servant because I want my team to always know their well-being, work life balance and mental health is always my concern
- Coaching because of frequency in training new leaders, process implementation, new applications, and SOP amendments
Senior Logistic Manager
Averitt Express
12.2010 - 08.2020
- Managed multiple sites of a 6-person management team with direct responsibility for a combined 150 drivers generating over $21M in annual revenue
- P&L operating yearly at or below 93% operating ratio with detailed investigation identify operating ratios above goal with explanations
- Achieved 90% on time scheduled service repair monthly for over 70 CMV
- Implemented driver safety coordinator position in 2015 resulting in a 18% reduction in accidents 1st year of implementation with at cost savings of 300K
- Continued improvement YOY of a minimum 5% reduction
- Cost savings varied from each site
- Created site specific training manual for all newly hired student drivers
- Manual included customer SOP’s, employer SOP’s and Various DOT regulations
- Managed tractor maintenance program achieving greater than 90% on time tractor servicing
DC Shift Manager (Inbound/Outbound)
Dollar General
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Major contribution to the growth of Cartons per Labor Hour (CPLH) by 3% YOY
- Brought to 50 CPLH from 38 over a 5-year period for $600K in cost savings annually
- Managed repack reconfiguration effort which increased inventory accuracy to 70%
- Managed non-conveyable expansion initiative
- Creating additional space to provide order filling for an additional 45 SKU’s
- Initiated a retention improvement program resulting in 10% turnover reduction
- Contributed to the growth of Cartons per Labor Hour (CPLH) by 11% in the first year (i.e., brought to 45 from 40)
- Responsible for the development and promotion of 3 area supervisors to departmental managers
NCO
United States Navy
01.1982 - 01.1993
- Company Overview: United States Military – Honorable Discharge
- United States Military – Honorable Discharge
Education
BBA - Project Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL07-2008
Skills
- Hazardous material tracking
- Cost control and tracking
- Safety regulations implementation
- Shipping cost reduction
Timeline
Sr. Transportation Manager
Dollar General
06.2020 - Current
Senior Logistic Manager
Averitt Express
12.2010 - 08.2020
DC Shift Manager (Inbound/Outbound)
Dollar General
01.2004 - 01.2010
NCO
United States Navy
01.1982 - 01.1993
BBA - Project Management
American InterContinental University
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