Senior National Manager, Compliance & Logistics - Panera Bread, Inc.
(2023-12)
- Spearheaded regional transportation strategies, coordinating between warehouse operations & third-party carriers to maintain 99%+ service levels.
- Served as the subject matter expert for FMCSA standards, overseeing vehicle maintenance programs & regulatory reporting for a large commercial fleet.
- Reduced transportation-related accidents by 10% through proactive safety coaching, DOT compliance initiatives, & incident reviews.
- Improved route efficiency by 15% by optimizing route planning, analyzing performance metrics, & streamlining fleet operation.
- Impact: Maintained seamless distribution operations during periods of rapid brand growth & market expansion.
Distribution Manager, Transportation & Logistics - Panera Bread, Inc.
(2006-07 - 2023-12)
- Utilized KPI data to identify bottlenecks in the supply chain, implementing corrective action plans that improved delivery reliability.
- Implemented Smith System defensive driving integration across the driver fleet, significantly reducing preventable accidents & lowering insurance risk.
- Maintained "Audit Ready" status at all times, leading internal audits & safety reviews to comply with federal & state laws.
- Managed comprehensive DOT compliance, including driver qualification files (DQFs), Hours-of-Service (HOS), & vehicle inspections.
- Led a diverse workforce of drivers, warehouse staff, & supervisors; built a leadership pipeline by mentoring junior managers into senior roles.
- Impact: Consistently achieved high marks on DOT & food safety audits through proactive training & meticulous recordkeeping.
Warehouse Manager, Transportation & Operations - Domino's Pizza, Inc.
(2003-07 - 2006-07)
- Directed end-to-end warehouse & transportation functions for high-volume regional distribution, ensuring accurate, on-time delivery to hundreds of retail locations.
- Re-engineered routing & load planning processes, resulting in measurable reductions in fuel consumption & labor costs.
- Enhanced operational accuracy and scalability by re-engineering storage, inventory management, and receiving workflows.
- Impact: Acknowledged for fostering a safety-first workplace and applying Smith System methods to reach top-tier safety performance.
