Tom Behrend

Operations leader with 15+ years across warehouse, distribution, fleet, and package delivery. Leads multi-shift teams, improves safe material flow, and coordinates dispatch, trailer availability, and DOT compliance. Wisconsin Class B CDL with no air-brake restriction.

Warehouse Team Lead - CONAGRA BRANDS - Menomonie, WI

(2014-11)

Supervise one union Crew Coordinator and four union warehouse loaders on each of three daily shifts, providing leadership and oversight across warehouse loading operations.

• Lead union teams across three shifts, managing staffing, assignments, training, performance, attendance, and discipline under the collective bargaining agreement
• Coordinate daily loading priorities with yard and transportation teams, monitoring trailer availability to prevent delays
• Maintain safe, productive operations by addressing material, inventory, quality, and workplace issues

Warehouse Specialist II - PHILLIPS-MEDISIZE - Menomonie, WI

(2011-11 - 2014-10)

• Process inbound materials and outbound customer shipments while maintaining accurate inventory records in IQMS ERP
• Coordinate supply orders, material requirements, and inventory levels across multiple inter-facility warehouses
• Operate forklifts, company vehicles, and van trucks to support timely material movement

Fleet Manager - MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD - Mondovi, WI

(2011-04 - 2011-10)

Supervised approximately 35 over-the-road drivers and coordinated daily fleet operations.

• Dispatch drivers, plan routes, and coordinate equipment utilization to support efficient transportation operations
• Monitor driver hours of service and maintain compliance with DOT regulations using Qualcomm messaging
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and apply progressive discipline while supporting safety and operational reliability

Package Dispatch Supervisor, Full-Time - UPS - Baldwin, WI

(2010-05 - 2011-04)

Directed daily dispatch operations involving approximately 35 driver routes.

• Supervised 4 part-time supervisors, 35 drivers, and 14–16 package handlers while managing daily production
• Coordinated movement of approximately 8,000 packages from 5–8 semi-trailers into 35 package cars
• Maintained UPS safety and HAZMAT compliance, monitored scanning systems, and reported district performance metrics

Preload Supervisor, Part-Time - UPS - Baldwin, WI

(2009-09 - 2010-05)

Directed the complete early-morning preload operation and supervised 14–16 employees.

• Oversaw loading of approximately 8,000 packages from 5–8 semi-trailers into 35 package cars, meeting production, safety, and HAZMAT requirements

Seasonal Package Delivery Driver - UPS - Rice Lake, WI

(2009-07 - 2009-09)

Completed UPS driver training at the Milwaukee training facility and required driving experience for operations management trainees.

• Delivered packages locally while maintaining safe driving practices and professional customer service

Local Sort Supervisor, Part-Time - UPS - Baldwin, WI

(2006-07 - 2009-07)

Directed the complete evening local-sort operation and supervised 11–12 employees.

• Supervised reloading of approximately 7,000 packages from 35 package cars into 5–8 semi-trailers while maintaining production, safety, HAZMAT, and scanning standards

Commercial Driver

Commercial driving experience across beverage delivery, lumber transportation, and package-delivery operations.

• Delivered beverages by commercial straight truck and transported lumber by dump-bed truck to customers and job sites

Broad Field Social Studies / Secondary Education - University of Wisconsin–River Falls (2002 - 2004)

General Studies - University of Wisconsin–Stout (2001 - 2002)

General Studies - University of Wisconsin–Stout (1995 - 1995)

General Studies - University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (1990 - 1991)