Robert Lindsay

Operations and management professional with expertise in road and rail services. Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Willing to relocate to Atlanta, GA.

Operations Manager at Road and rail services (2024-11 – 2026-02)

Managing staff and leading from the front setting the standard for safety, quality and efficiency in road and rail operations.

• Managing staff leading from the front setting the standard for safety, quality and efficiency
• Monitor daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Train and mentor staff, and administering disciplinary action when as required
• Coordinated with customers and third parties for major repairs, ensuring all equipment remains operational and meeting service standards
• Mentored staff for professional development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and preparing them for advancement within the organization
• Responsible for the comprehensive management and auditing of the crew
• Perform effectively and efficiently to mitigate risk factors involving day to day operations to ensure needs of customer and company are meet
• Reviewed existing policies and procedures to develop strategies to enhance work productivity
• Assisted in hiring process as well as staff performance evaluations
• Developed mechanical skills to minimize downtime through minor repairs, ensuring operational continuity and reducing maintenance costs
• Conducted thorough audits and reviews, ensuring compliance with industry standards and achieving passing ISA and AAR audit scores
• Adjusting scheduling to maintain the necessary staffing for shifts
• Strong reputation for positive demeanor and being solution based
• Efficient in ProAct system along with being able to adapt to other operating systems in minimum time
• Ensuring PPE is being used properly for safety and keeping costs to a minimum
• Implemented strategic initiatives, resulting in measurable improvements in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction

Senior Lead at Road & Rail Services (2022-08 – 2024-11)

Senior leadership role in road and rail services operations including vehicle logistics and inventory management.

• Unloading and loading vehicles on train cars
• Complete weekly inventory of all vehicles on lot
• Complete daily summary on other employees

Construction Worker at Darling homes improvement (2021-03 – 2022-08)

Construction work including driving, material handling, repairs, building structures, and pressure washing.

• Drive work van to various jobs sites
• Load and unload materials needed for specific job
• Make repairs and build structures as needed
• Pressure washing

Junior manufacturer/ production technician at Silverline/cornerstone building brands (2020-11 – 2021-03)

Manufacturing and production work in residential window assembly with facility maintenance responsibilities.

• Help with the assembly and production of making residential windows
• Keeping the facility clean

High school diploma or GED