Nicholas Straw
Omaha
Summary
I am looking for a possition with a company that cares about their products and their people. I am a warehouse management professional, prepared to drive efficient operations and enhance productivity within warehousing environments. Proven track record of optimizing inventory systems and streamlining processes. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Manager
Tforce Freight
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Ran both the Des Moines Terminal and Omaha for a 5 months. Then this last year ran both of them again while living in Omaha.
- Facilitated delivery of dispatched loads by assigning boards and developing contingency plans.
- Oversaw maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Planned freight loads and coordinated with drivers to achieve accurate, timely delivery of products.
- Fielded customer complaints and comments and rectified issues.
- Performed human resource-related tasks by interviewing and hiring employees, performing payroll functions and evaluating drivers.
- Promoted safety programs throughout terminal by conducting meetings and communicating safety program messages.
- Implemented staff training programs to enhance employee skills, productivity, and overall job satisfaction.
- Directed and monitored tracking, routing and dispatching transportation vehicles.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions.
- Managed terminal operations to ensure smooth functioning, optimal resource utilization, and timely service delivery.
- Generated profit and loss statements and financial overviews of store.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying updated on industry standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement within the team, leading to enhanced performance levels across various functions.
- Set terminal budgets and set goals to adhere to plans.
- Hired, trained and educated new employees to improve company performance and efficiency.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Terminal Manager
UPS Freight
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Facilitated delivery of dispatched loads by assigning boards and developing contingency plans.
- Oversaw maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Planned freight loads and coordinated with drivers to achieve accurate, timely delivery of products.
- Fielded customer complaints and comments and rectified issues.
- Performed human resource-related tasks by interviewing and hiring employees, performing payroll functions and evaluating drivers.
- Promoted safety programs throughout terminal by conducting meetings and communicating safety program messages.
- Implemented staff training programs to enhance employee skills, productivity, and overall job satisfaction.
- Directed and monitored tracking, routing and dispatching transportation vehicles.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions.
- Managed terminal operations to ensure smooth functioning, optimal resource utilization, and timely service delivery.
Lead Supervisor
Ups Freight
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills, motivating team members to reach their full potential through coaching and mentoring efforts.
- Assisted upper management in achieving long-term company objectives with timely execution of key projects.
- Championed employee development by offering regular training opportunities, supporting professional growth, and cultivating a safe work culture.
- Ran the La Crosse terminal as the only management member on site for 2 years reported to the Milwaukee terminal daily.
Part Time Supervisor
UPS Freight
07.2011 - 08.2017
- Worked Outbound training new hires and making sure the shift hit company set goals
- Worked Inbound planner building routes and getting the trailers ready on time to start the day off right
- Worked as the Inbound supervisor running the dock and doing yard checks to make sure equipment was up to date
Dock Worker
UPS Freight
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Operated a forklift all shift long unloading and loading vans and pups
- Following safety procedures set in place and staying productive
- After a year I was promoted to PT supervisor
CNC operator
Pak-Rite
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Ran machine and saws to cut wood to right sizes to be sent to assembly
Night Loader/Merchandiser
Lee Beverage Co.
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Operated forklift, load/unload trucks
- Merchandising, delivering, and restocking warehouse
- Maintained good relationship with co-workers, which led to an efficient team environment
- Trained 4 employees to do the job in the most efficient way
Line Worker
Klements Sausage Inc.
06.2005 - 08.2006
- Job included cutting links and packaging them in boxes
- Loaded boxes, labeled boxes, scanned them and loaded them onto pallets for shipping
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI01.2008
High School -
Milwaukee Hamilton High School
01.2004
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently or within a team environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Warehouse safety
- Staff training and development
- Transportation planning
- Operations management
- MS office suite
- Team supervision
- Dispatch
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Terminal Manager
Tforce Freight
01.2022 - 03.2025
Terminal Manager
UPS Freight
08.2019 - 01.2023
Lead Supervisor
Ups Freight
08.2017 - 08.2019
Part Time Supervisor
UPS Freight
07.2011 - 08.2017
Dock Worker
UPS Freight
06.2010 - 07.2011
CNC operator
Pak-Rite
01.2009 - 12.2009
Night Loader/Merchandiser
Lee Beverage Co.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Line Worker
Klements Sausage Inc.
06.2005 - 08.2006
High School -
Milwaukee Hamilton High School
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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