Emmanuel Padilla

PMP-certified Transportation & Logistics Manager with 15+ years of progressive experience leading end-to-end delivery of complex Capex and Opex initiatives across transportation, logistics, and technology environments. Skilled in coordinating local and cross-functional teams, managing budgets up to $3.4M, and applying Agile and Scrum practices to keep projects on time, on budget, and to standard. Strong track record in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and process optimization, with initiatives that have cut costs by 12%, reduced incidents by up to 50%, and generated $3M in new revenue.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a proven ability to build trust with customers and internal partners while coaching teams through complex challenges & providing safe transportation.

Transportation Team Leader & Safety Champion - HEB Distribution Center - Weslaco, TX

(2018-12)

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cross-departmental logistics projects, managing budgets, timelines, and risk to drive a 15% improvement in on-time performance.
• Manage a $3.4M annual operating budget, identifying and implementing efficiency initiatives that cut costs by 12% while holding service levels steady.
• Coordinate teams across shipping, warehouse, HR, finance, safety, and supply chain to resolve operational challenges and keep projects on track.
• Conduct risk assessments and build mitigation plans that reduced safety incidents by 50% year over year.
• Coach and develop 35+ team members through structured feedback and training, improving retention by 90%.
• Analyze P&L statements and KPIs to identify trends and guide data-driven decisions.
• Build and enforce operating procedures that ensure safety adherence to OSHA, DOT, FMCSA compliance and consistency across all shifts achieved.

Operations Project Manager - Fr8Hub Inc - Laredo, TX

(2016-08 - 2018-12)

• Directed cross-functional project teams in a fully remote environment, delivering three major platform releases in 18 months on schedule.
• Partnered with product and engineering teams to translate operational requirements into clear, actionable specifications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managed carrier compliance and stakeholder onboarding across USA and Mexico, expanding network capacity by 90%.
• Led a 5-person remote team of account managers and 10 indirect operations specialists, sustaining 95%+ customer satisfaction.
• Negotiated carrier contracts and service agreements, generating business of $2.5M annually in revenue within the 1st year of platform launch.
• Designed and delivered training programs for 100+ shippers and 2,000 carriers, improving platform adoption by 90%.
• Built operational dashboards for real-time visibility into project and performance metrics.

Transportation Safety & Route Manager - IDEA Public Schools - Weslaco, TX

(2014-03 - 2016-02)

• Managed district wide safety training project from needs assessment through delivery, covering documentation, Driver handbook implementation, budget, and compliance across district, state, and federal requirements.
• Coordinated administrators, law enforcement, and regional managers, translating regulatory requirements into clear operational plans.
• Reduced safety incidents by 50% through proactive training and improved reporting systems.
• Successful Transfinder roll out, implementation and adoption, optimized routing across 18 campuses, reducing fuel consumption 18% & improving on-time arrivals by 30%.
• Created a Robust Safety & Compliance program with documentation, in preparation of internal mock audits, passing 100% of official audits.

Transportation & Warehouse Supervisor - Core Mark International - San Antonio, TX

(2013-02 - 2014-03)

• Managed logistics for 62 drivers and 6 warehouse staff, coordinating schedules and fleet maintenance across multi-phase operations.
• Achieved a 97% on-time delivery rate, exceeding company target by 12%, through data-driven process improvement.
• Built a back-haul program generating $125K in annual revenue through strategic carrier partnerships.
• Reduced driver turnover 30% through a new recognition program and cut backing-related accidents 40% with a digital store-map initiative.

Operations Supervisor - JB Hunt Corporation - Harlingen, TX

(2010-05 - 2013-02)

• Supervised 97 drivers across two major accounts, administering safety training and DOT compliance with zero violations.
• Led JB Hunt's first international account launch (Cardone Industries) from inception to full operation, generating $3M in new revenue in year one.
• Managed budgeting, reporting, and compliance documentation, passing 100% of audits. 365 days accident free.
• Managed fleet maintenance through Penske for the Valero account, sustaining 95%+ vehicle availability.
• Launched a Driver of the Month recognition program that raised attendance and increased on-time delivery to 98%.

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business - University of Texas at El Paso (2007)