Joshua Wilson

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Aug 2007 - Sept 2014

  -Supervised 10 subordinates in conducting quarterly and unannounced work space safety inspections.-Oversaw the Safety program for 18 different military facilities and over 500 personnel.-Provided general safety training for all personnel. Coordinated with other agencies for personnel requiring job-specific safety training. -Established anonymous and open-reporting procedures for personnel to identify all hazards in the work place.-Conducted and documented monthly fire safety inspections, and corrective action re-inspections. Show less -Developed logistical plans, policies and procedures geared toward supporting the areas of supply, ammunition, transportation, food service, medical readiness and maintenance.-Planned logistical requirements to deploy over 500 personnel, 130 vehicles and 100 shipping containers through a combination of vessel, aircraft and ground transportation.-Effectively managed areas of problem resolution and solution recommendations regarding areas of logistics.-Maintained excellence in customer service by ensuring desired logistics objectives, priorities, and schedules are met while continually coordinating with cross-functional departments.-Coordinated the Concept of Work and fulfilled the position of Contracting Officer Representative for life-support contracts in a deployed setting valued at over $350 million dollars. Show less -Oversee, develop and train a team of 13 subordinates in the handling, transportation and storage of ammunition at local military installations as well as in a deployed environment.-Maintained inventory and held accountability of over $100 million dollars in ammunition and explosives annually.-Provided planning guidance within the ammunition program, and reported findings of personnel, equipment and ammunition asset deficiencies.-Facilitated meetings, submit reports and provide briefings to supervisors and subordinates.-Coordinated the annual training and certification of subordinates and all personnel involved in ammunition and explosives operations. Show less

  • Health and Safety Officer

    Jun 2006 - Sept 2014

  • Logistics Coordinator

    Aug 2000 - Sept 2014

  • Ammunition Chief

    Oct 1996 - Sept 2014

  • Equal Opportunity Specialist

    Aug 2007 - Dec 2011
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  ADM

  Jun 2014 - Mar 2020

  • Oversaw the coordination of production and logistics for three milling units, warehouse operations, and bulkpackaging lines, ensuring adherence to customer distribution schedules and quality standards.• Directed the financial management of the plant, including profit and loss oversight and annual budget preparation,to uphold fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.• Maintained rigorous quality and food safety protocols, resulting in the achievement of an AA BRC Score in2019, while managing a team of 50 employees to comply with OSHA guidelines and foster a culture of opencommunication. Show less -Managed over 250 drivers in 13 terminals across 3 states in DOT/FMCSA compliance requirements and violations.-Managed a property ledger worth over $20 million.-Coordinated with dispatch and customer service to ensure drivers are capable of providing quality customer service.-Investigated all customer and driver complaints and safety concerns.-Determined growth within the company and managed the addition of 2 new trucking terminals, and expansion of others.-Served as the 1st line manager handling union grievances.-Utilized PeopleNet to interact with drivers as well as a tool to monitor driver performance.-Trained drivers as part of the monthly and quarterly OSHA/DOT safety requirements.-Developed, instructed and maintained SOPs for all operational areas.-Mentored and trained drivers, dispatchers and payroll.-Lead investigations for accidents, near misses, spills and reported theft involving drivers. Show less

  • Plant Manager

    Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Remote Terminal Manager

    Jun 2014 - Aug 2018
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  Ventura Transfer Company

  Mar 2020 - Feb 2022

  Transportation Manager

  • Oversaw DOT/FMCSA compliance, safety, and operational efficiency for a multi-terminal transportation team,ensuring adherence to regulations across multiple states.• Administered a transportation department's annual budget, managing $7.5 million in finances and consistentlydelivering profit margins above industry benchmarks.• Coordinated dispatch operations, collaborating with customer service to enhance driver performance and addressboth customer and internal feedback effectively.• Directed maintenance operations for DOT equipment and an extensive array of over 200 specialty items,maintaining optimal serviceability and contributing to lifecycle management strategies. Show less

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  Ace Relocation Systems

  Jan 2022 - now

  General Manager

  • Oversaw branch operations, including sales, warehousing, and coordination of field and long-haul operations,resulting in the achievement of the Atlas Van Lines Milt Hill Award for operational excellence.• Directed a multimillion-dollar P&L, implementing cost control measures aligned with revenue, to maintain thebranch's financial stability.• Led the sales team in diversifying revenue streams beyond traditional services by targeting office, industrial, andlocal markets; collaborated with corporate teams to reduce claims costs and processing times, enhancing customersatisfaction. Show less

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  Ventura Transfer Company

  Feb 2025 - now

  Transportation Manager