Tyrone Grover

• Championed a team of drivers to optimal performance, tracking key metrics, coaching through performance issues, providing behavior modification counseling per company guidelines, and maintaining morale.
• Managed controllable costs, including hourly labor, supplemental labor, fuel economy, and equipment R&M to optimize budget performance.
• Responsible for monitoring yard operations to align with warehouse needs. Ensured yard jockeys follow best practices in the areas of yard organization and trailer utilization, while practicing all safety guidelines set forth by the company.
• Conducted routine observations and audits to ensure drivers performed pre and post trips of equipment and completed work assignments safely and efficiently.
• Supported payroll responsibilities and functions as directed by the Transportation Manager.
• Assisted Safety Specialist with driver qualification files, ensuring driver log accuracy and compliance with drug and alcohol testing protocols.

Effectively and safely supervise the day-to-day shift operations of one or more warehouse areas of responsibility (AOR). Warehouse functions may include selecting, loading, shipping, receiving, safety, sanitation, replenishment and product storage processes in a Grocery, Perishables or Freezer Warehouse environment.

• Manage and supervise the daily activities of Warehouse Associates in the fulfillment of customer orders and general warehouse operations
• Instruct and provide oversight to Warehouse Associates in the proper execution of all established quality, safety and sanitation practices of warehouse operations
• Collaborate with Shift Manager in the development of employee performance development plans (PDPs); Coach, mentor and guide Associates in the execution of PDPs; Utilize progressive coaching and counseling concepts according to established policies and procedures to provide continuous feedback on performance, increase employee retention and improve employee relations.
• Managed key performance indicators related to safety, retention, productivity, budget, and quality in warehouse operations.
• Conducted Safety, Quality, Shrink, and Operational audits using discretion and judgment.
• Conduct accident investigations per company guidelines, and use judgment and discretion to make findings and document them.