Ronald Thomas 917 Foxglove Dr. Little Elm, TX 75068

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Summary Motivated, results-driven manager with extensive multi-faceted operations experience in transportation, logistics and quality.

Strong general management qualifications in project management, strategic planning, scheduling, and budget/finance

Hands-on experience in operations management, with a reputation for dedication, creative problem solving, and exceptional service.

Committed to employee development

Highlights * Inventory management * Decisive* Budget management * Results-oriented* Vendor management * Detailed-oriented* Automotive logistics and procedures knowledge * Strategic planner* Logistics network analysis * Diversity Champion

Experience Sr. Analyst Rail and Truck QualityJuly 2015 – Present

* Responsible for all damage and quality issues on rail and truck, focusing on preventing damage by:o Facilitating load quality tests on rail and truck for safe handling of Toyota and Lexus

product.o Establishing counter-measures when damage trends are identified

* Collaborating with TEMA PPM on design requirements/constraints for safe transit on truck and rail.* Fully support rail and truck teams as well as field VDC’s in achieving quality goals, provide monthly

reports for partner review meetings, and weekly review of Vascor reports.* Responsible for effective communication to partners on the Toyota Way.

Damage Prevention/Quality AdministratorOctober 2012 – PresentToyota Logistics Services

* Identify and prioritize rail damage issues and trends. Maintain database of damages to units, types, locations by railroad and locations. Prepare and maintain rail loading manual for VDC and 3PL partner’s safe handling of Toyota vehicles.

* Assist and consult with rail damage managers on A3 projects for corrective action to damage trends, maintain database of completed A3 projects from all carriers.

* Represent and advocate Toyota’s position on rail issues at rail industry group meetings.

Rail Logistics AdministratorNovember 2008 – October 2012Toyota Logistics Services

* Responsible for oversight of rail transportation for assigned rail carriers serving the US, Canada, and Mexico distribution supporting Toyota, Lexus and Scion sales objectives

* Identify and prioritize service issues. Formulate and implement counter-measures collaboratively with railroad partners, VASCOR, and/or VDC’s to address chronic service issues

* Conduct distribution network routing studies to evaluate opportunities to optimize TMS’s rail network

Operations SupervisorNovember 2006 – November 2008Toyota Motor Sales – Los Angeles Parts Distribution Center

* Utilized TPS, Toyota Production System, to plan and implement the daily operation of the Los Angeles Parts Distribution Center

* Fully implemented LEAN Logistics to run efficient shipping operation* Developed training curriculum for new associates and remedial training for poor performing

associates.* Successfully reduced Bin H/P shipping errors over 67%.

International Operations ManagerJanuary 2005 – November 2006FedEx Express

* Assisted with formation of new International Sales/Shipping Agent group for the Western United States

* Responsible for managing far flung team of 21 agents in 8 states* Assisted International Sales Executives securing of International Freight Business* Assisted customers with shipping issues* Knowledge of various shipping systems including Customs regulations.

Senior Manager, Station OperationsNovember 1999 – January 2005FedEx Express

* Managed $32 million annual budget o Responsible for General Ledgero Profit and Loss Statemento Budget Variance Report

* Planned, organized, staffed, and directed the day-to-day operation of a 24-hour station including 7 Operations Managers, 200 hourly employees, and a fleet of 45 vehicles

* Assist with the short and long range forecasting of volume and staffing* Attended quarterly sales meetings with Sales Professionals* Employed TQM to improve service level on critical operating days from 97.5% to 99.5%.* Worked directly with Sales Professional’s to increase business and resolve customer

concerns.

Education University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

* B.S. Business Administration, Operations Management

Skills

Coaching, Associate Development, Analytical, Goal Setting, Budget, Designing, Forecasting, General Ledger, Logistics, Managing, Leading Teams, Network Optimization, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, TQM, Toyota Production System, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Staffing, Customer Service, Parts Distribution, Network Design, Warehouse Operations, Diversity Champion, Customer Fulfillment