Robert Arney, Transportation Manager

Robert Arney

Transportation Manager

KBR

Location
Philippines
Education
Diploma, Business Management
Experience
17 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 2 Months

Transportation Manager at KBR
  • Kosovo
  • My current job since September 2013

• Direct activities related to dispatching and routing of all assigned KBR internal transportation assets.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure consistency within approved budgetary constraints.
• Plan, organize and manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all workers assigned to KBR transportation department.
• Implement schedules and policy changes.
• Collaborate with other managers and staff members in order to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives as it pertains to transportation management and operations.
• Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules and government transportation regulations as applicable.
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, and meeting with individual staff members as required.
• Develop criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, and contracts for federal and state public transportation programs.
• Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets
• Strong logistics background includes strengths in process analysis, developing strategic solutions, managing tactical execution and systems optimization.

• Comfortable prioritizing and managing multiple projects under pressure.
• Experience in supervising and managing a large workforce.

Transportation Supervisor at Dyncorp
  • Afghanistan
  • April 2010 to February 2012

Supervise the coordination of transportation assets, organization of staging yards, and provision of In-Transit Visibility to support the military movements in Afghanistan.
Played a Major role in A/DACG expansion. Planning, boarding and acquisitioning land, permits, US and ISAF permissions.
Oversee the following activities: Transportation and MHE operations, Movement Control and Arrival / Departure Airfield Control Group Operations, Container Management, and Transportation Motor Pool Operations.
Work closely with the project and construction management staff to develop plans, policies and procedures for the project transportation support.
Ensure Transportation Sections comply with SOW requirements
Facilitate effective vertical and horizontal communications throughout the logistics organization
Cross level assets and personnel to cover surge requirements
Set project logistics policy in the areas of Transportation Management, and Movement Control
Oversee all transportation related operations on the assigned FOB.
Oversee all Movement Control related operations on the assigned FOB.
Perform annual training as required for efficiency and compliance.
Develop or train personnel on all aspects of logistics.
Responsible for managing the Material Handling Equipment at the assigned transportation mode and wash rack operations where applicable.
Implemented Daily sit rep that is sent to the team to enhance communication sharing
Ensure the MCT works efficiently to provide Movement Control Services at assigned transportation mode.
Implemented new functional area mailboxes for ease in communication of areas with heavy email traffic
Implemented new customer service procedures for a more professional and user friendly appointment tracker
Familiar with IBS-CMM (Integrated Booking System - Container Management Module)
Familiar with TC-AIMS II (Transportation Coordinators - Automated Information for Movement System)
Supervise EXPAT and TCN movement coordinators in the performance of duties .
Ensure Theater Movement Control Plans and policies are effectively executed .
Maintain In Transit Visibility of all cargo and passengers arriving to or departing the MCT node.
Supervise and schedule MHE assets and operators at assigned transportation node.
Ensure safe operation of equipment.
Schedule operators and equipment to meet mission requirements.
Track equipment maintenance and coordinate with maintenance section for necessary services and repairs.
Perform special projects as needed.
Perform needed training as required.

Audit of all inbound and out bound aircraft
Lead, Train and Supervise staff of EXPAT and TCN workers
Direct the activities and perform analytical investigative studies concerning work related safety issues and safety bulletins.
Coordination and scheduling vehicle maintenance
Processing and out processing of employees
Provide leadership for the development of all programs or processes.
Monitor and implement daily, weekly and monthly safety briefings and training.
Direct communication with base customers, providing shipment routing, mode of transportation and various other needs
Proper documenting transcripts for files and recording for shipping and receiving
Ensuring safety coordination, training and operations of equipment and within the work area’s are adhered and maintained within US Federal and military guidelines and regulations.

Site Manager at National Air Cargo
  • Afghanistan
  • April 2008 to April 2010

Manage Base operations for National Air Cargo
Lead, Train and Supervise staff of EXPAT and TCN workers
Direct the activities and perform analytical investigative studies concerning work related safety and handling of Hazmat and issue safety bulletins.
In direct charge of everything from petty cash to staffing to vehicle maintenance
Load and unload aircraft utilizing various GSE
Provide leadership for the development of all programs or processes.
Monitor and implement daily, weekly and monthly safety briefings and training.
Direct communication with base customers, providing shipment quotations and various other needs
Proper documenting transcripts for files and recording for shipping and receiving
Ensuring safety coordination, training and operations of equipment and within the work area’s are adhered and maintained within US Federal and military guidelines and regulations.

ESH Manager at LEAR SIEGLER
  • Iraq - Baghdad
  • April 2006 to April 2008

Perform environmental and safety support services, investigations and analyses throughout the LOGCAP Theater.
Investigate and establish fire points, emergency evacuation plans, inspect safety equipment, and coordinate safety training drills and accountability for all LOGCAP contingents.
Direct the activities and perform analytical investigative studies concerning work related safety and handling of Hazmat and issue safety bulletins.
Provide critical reviews of literature in the fields of job safety, and all related fields. Make decisions on the adequacy and merit of ongoing investigations.
To design or select methodology used in the analysis of unique or complex data collected from HSE investigations including confidentiality sensitive information gathered to complete investigations. To keep records of accident reports.
Provide leadership for the development of complex safety programs or processes.
Monitor and implement daily, weekly and monthly safety briefings and training.
Maintain familiarity with statutory requirements related to the environmental safety, and/or health regulations (OSHA/ Military whichever sets the highest standard. Establish and maintain hazardous materials communications.
Proper documenting transcripts for files and recording in accordance to the contractor’s Statement of Work (SOW).


Ensuring safety coordination, training and operations of equipment and within the work area’s are adhered and maintained within US Federal and military guidelines and regulations.
LEAD, TRAIN, INSTRUCT, INVESTIGATE AND ACCESS SAFETY RELATED ISSUES ON BOTH THE SITE AND THEATER LEVEL

Key Results:
Provide service and support to the military command in LOGCAP III Theater
Implementation of BUDDY SYSTEM for HYDRATION and PPE awareness, including training for policies and individual accountability
New hire safety training. Maintain compliance with Defense Base Act standards
Fire Warden Certificate
OSHA 30 HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRIES
OSHA 30 HOUR CONSTRUCTION
HAZWOPER
CPR and First Aid AND advanced certificate
RED CROSS training for emergency response
Performance award from US Army for outstanding performance and dedication to mission

Postal Clerk at COMBAT SUPPORT AGENCY (CSA) LTD KUWAIT,
  • Kuwait - Joint Operations Wafra
  • August 2005 to February 2006

Provide service and support to the military command in Kuwait and Iraq. Mail Clerk, sorting and distributing all retro-grade and pro-grade mail within the theater of command.
Heavy equipment operator of a 4k to 10K forklift, manually sorted, loading and unloading postal from containers. Assist in ensuring of accountability and providing administrative information to supervisor and dispatcher for records and manifest to dispatching of carriers and vehicle’s within theater and at secured border crossing to ensure proper document’s for federal postal travel.
Ensuring safety coordination and operations of equipment are adhered and maintained within US Federal and military guidelines and regulations.
Assist with in / out processing of personnel. Maintain company vehicle exceeding 97, 000 km each service period accident free. And, inventory of company property for assigned lodging area.
Coordinate with carrier and movement operator on logistical support at the Joint Military Mail Terminal.
Received two certificates of appreciation within the first six months for excellent meritorious and dedication services to the outgoing commanding unit and CSA .
Setting up location to meet contract and government requirements.
Providing all agencies involved with the proper document forms for processing supplies.
File managements of all transaction for future auditing by government and contract representative.
Transportation / Cargo Packing and Shipment Tracking of postal containers to and from various camps.

Education

Diploma, Business Management
  • at Indiana Business College
  • May 1995

Associate Degree in Business Management with a Minor in accounting

Specialties & Skills

Mentoring Of Staff
Leadership Capabilities
Team Coordination
Consulting Experience
Team Management and Leadership
Education/training
Recruiting
Team builder
Fleet Management

Languages

Filipino
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Completed (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2006
Valid Until:
August 2006