Jason McLaughlin

Experienced transportation and operations professional with more than 20 years of commercial transportation experience and progressive leadership experience in production and plant operations. Progressed from professional driver and owner-operator roles into Plant Manager and Production Manager positions. Hands-on leader experienced in employee scheduling, hiring and termination, performance management, production operations, production tracking, productivity standards, maintenance coordination, contractor relations, team meetings, and day-to-day operational problem solving.

Brings firsthand understanding of professional drivers and transportation operations, combined with practical management experience. Seeking a transportation, fleet, driver-management, or operations leadership position where this experience can be used to lead and support professional drivers.

Production Manager at QUIKRETE (2025-05 – Present)

• Oversee day-to-day production and operational activities at a concrete manufacturing plant.
• Manage a team of 10+ employees; create schedules and coordinate daily staffing.
• Participate in hiring and termination decisions and manage employee performance and disciplinary matters.
• Track KPI and utilize continuous improvement methods to maintain required units per man-hour and productivity standards.
• Lead team meetings and work directly with employees to address operational and production issues.
• Operate and oversee a full production line while maintaining a hands-on presence in the plant and driving continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and material providers supporting plant operations.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair coordination, including keeping operations moving during periods of limited maintenance staffing.
• Provide transportation-related guidance and operational support to the Transportation Manager based on extensive commercial driving experience.

Plant Manager at OLDCASTLE APG (2023-07 – 2025-04)

• Manage day-to-day operations of a concrete production facility.
• Manage a team of 10+ employees and create daily work schedules.
• Handle employee management responsibilities including hiring, termination, and disciplinary action.
• Manage production operations, production performance, and hands-on plant workflow.
• Work with contractors and outside providers delivering materials and supporting plant operations.
• Assist with maintenance and equipment issues and coordinate repairs when necessary.
• Conduct team meetings and maintain a hands-on leadership presence on the plant floor.
• Promoted from Driver to Plant Manager.

Owner-Operator at SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC. (2022-02 – 2023-05)

• Operated as an independent owner-operator within a major transportation organization.
• Managed the responsibilities associated with operating a commercial trucking business.
• Developed firsthand knowledge of transportation operations, driver responsibilities, equipment, scheduling, and the business demands of professional trucking.

Driver / Manager at ARIZONA WEED KING (2018-11 – 2022-02)

• Performed driving responsibilities while also supporting management and day-to-day business operations.
• Supported operational needs and worked directly with employees and customers.
• Built additional hands-on management experience while remaining directly involved in transportation operations.

Driver / Garage Door Technician at A-Authentic Garage Doors (2018-03 – 2018-11)

Driver at Arizona Stone (2016-11 – 2018-03)

Driver / Forklift Operator at Jonesko Trucking (2016-10 – 2016-11)

Driver / Dock / Forklift Operator at YRC Freight (2016 – 2016)

Driver at TCI Transport (2016-07 – 2016-09)

Driver / Dock / Forklift at Saia Transportation (2016-06 – 2016-07)

Driver / Dock / Forklift / Manager at FedEx Freight (2011-03 – 2016-04)

Driver / Manager at Lujan Transportation (2009-10 – 2011-02)

Driver / Forklift at Mexi-Tile (2002-04 – 2007-09)

Truck Driving – Hamrick Truck Driving School (1996-11 – 1997-03)