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Gabriel Biechner

2818 Finn Ave Louisville

Summary

Production/Transportation Manager with background in logistics management. Highly skilled at efficiency management, cost reduction and performance maximization. Dedicated to continuous productivity improvements through training as well as timely and efficient transportation operations. Stellar problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Service Technician

Sleep Number Corporation
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
  • Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
  • Established positive customer relationships by providing punctual, cost-effective solutions.
  • Reviewed aspects of job upon completion to alleviate equipment failure and prevent callbacks.

Transportation Area Manager

Amazon.com Fulfillment Center
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • Supervised department personnel by evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems
  • Managed all outbound loads and troubleshooted any issues that could impact delivery estimate accuracy
  • Maintained daily labor plan to ensure site labor budget benchmarks were met
  • Monitored site trailer pool to ensure all scheduled loads had needed equipment to fulfill daily demand (Amazon or third party)
  • Implemented workplace safety programs and OSHA compliance to support safe work environment(s)
  • Enrolled associates and monitored them through state commercial driving licence program
  • Performed vehicle and trailer audits to ensure units were up to Department of Transportation/Amazon standards
  • Submitted and monitored work orders for repairs of Amazon and Third Party Assets; working with vendors to ensure service level agreements (SLA’s) for repairs were met
  • Daily meetings with regional leadership on quality and customer experience metrics and addressed root causes of problem areas
  • Performed monthly 1:1's to identify associate development goals and formulate plans to guide associate success

Field Transportation Lead

Amazon.com Fulfillment Center
05.2020 - 07.2021
  • Assigned daily work assignments for 8 person team ensuring proper rotation through roles.
  • Managed site trailer pool to ensure all scheduled loads had needed equipment to fulfill daily need
  • Sent daily dwelling freight reports to inbound team to ensure freight was being worked and dwelling freight costs were minimized
  • Monitored OB load schedule to ensure on time departures were met.
  • Performed daily trailer audits to avoid loading incorrect equipment by ensuring trailer type and ownership code (SCAC) accuracy.

Transportation Associate

Amazon.com Fulfillment Center
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Worked check in/check out gate. Ensuring all drivers, loads, and equipment were checked in/out correctly.
  • Certified in yard Hostler driver. Successfully moving trailers to and from parking slips and dock doors safely.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure defects did not make it to dock doors and risk transload and potential delivery estimate accuracy misses.

Fulfillment Associate

Amazon.com Fulfillment Center
10.2017 - 08.2019
  • Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
  • Identified package errors and escalated issues to problem solve department
  • Loaded palletized trailers as well as fluid loaded trailers
  • Learning Ambassador for new hires to teach safe loading techniques and to identify quality errors.

Autotransfuisionist

University Of Louisville Physicians
06.2011 - 10.2017

• Supported surgery team in Operating Room for relevant procedures in Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Prepared sterile set up and assembly of autotransfusion disposables pursuant to sterile technique
• Performed intra-operative and post-operative blood salvaging and processing for reinfusion via Autotransfusion Device (cell saver).
• Assisted with organ procurement including ensuring proper sterilization of equipment and instruments and maintaining controlled documents.
• Maintained all necessary administrative records and patient records to be provided to hospital
management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
02.2017

08/2009-05/2011

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Skills

  • DOT Compliance
  • Safety Standards
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Strategic Partnership
  • Logistics Functions
  • Work Assignments

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Field Service Technician

Sleep Number Corporation
04.2023 - 11.2023

Transportation Area Manager

Amazon.com Fulfillment Center
07.2021 - 02.2023

Field Transportation Lead

Amazon.com Fulfillment Center
05.2020 - 07.2021

Transportation Associate

Amazon.com Fulfillment Center
08.2019 - 05.2020

Fulfillment Associate

Amazon.com Fulfillment Center
10.2017 - 08.2019

Autotransfuisionist

University Of Louisville Physicians
06.2011 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University

08/2009-05/2011

Ball State University
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