Wesley Overstreet
Pooler
Summary
Self-motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders, and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Podium Logistics
Rincon
06.2025 - Current
- Responsible for managing customer accounts that produce $11 million in revenue a year.
- Oversee 14 office staff to maintain high standards of productivity and quality.
- Manage fleet of 40+ drivers daily, encompassing OTR and drayage drivers.
- Manage staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Monitor compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Coordinate logistics for inventory management and distribution activities.
- Analyze operational data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
- Supervise day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Collaborate with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes when transloading.
Transportation Manager II
JB Hunt Transportation
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed a team of 60+ drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
- Increased transportation efficiency by optimizing routing and scheduling processes.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Conducted regular evaluations of transportation procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Reduced transport costs for the company through strategic negotiations with vendors and carriers.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Operations Supervisor
UPS
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.
- Oversaw logistics coordination for seamless transportation of goods between various departments and locations.
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Optimized delivery schedules to enhance customer satisfaction with timely order fulfillment.
- Improved safety standards by conducting regular audits and training sessions, resulting in fewer workplace accidents.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA07-2023
Skills
- Warehouse operations
- Transportation regulations
- Route planning
- Shipping and receiving
- Data entry
- Onboarding and training
- Operations management
- Safety regulations implementation
- Fleet management
- Effective communication
- Worker supervision
- Reliability
- Warehouse safety
- Cost control
- Schedule control
- Professionalism
- Dispatch operations
- Hazardous material tracking
References
Justin Tippins - Project Manager at UPS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtippins/
Michael McAlvin - Package Dispatch Supervisor at UPS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mcalvin-107098143/
Timeline
Operations Manager
Podium Logistics
06.2025 - Current
Transportation Manager II
JB Hunt Transportation
07.2023 - 06.2025
Operations Supervisor
UPS
07.2018 - 07.2023
BBA - Business Management
Georgia Southern University