Steve West
Experienced in the transportation and automotive industry across America and Canada. Problem-driven, high-performing with expertise and insight to recognize deficiencies, courage to overturn objections. I have the dedication, willingness and wisdom to listen to co-workers and customers to improve work environments, meet and exceed company goals.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-west-382945167/
(707) 624-0252
Skills Achievements Certifications
EQ
- Leadership
- Decision Making
- Negotiation ( union & non-union)
- Communication
- Mediation
- Problem Solving
- Team Building
- Crisis Management Skills
- Client Satisfaction
Technical
- Project Management
- Writing and Communication
- Workers Comp & Compliance Claims
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Photo Shop
- Google Drive
- Resolved 23 years worth of issues with the largest Ford dealership in the nation; within in six months of taking over the account: saving the company $500,000.00 plus dollars and building a positive transparent working relationship between us that had not previously existed.
- Helped to improve overall quality standards resulting in a savings of over 1million in revenue from the previous annual review.
- Personally researched and identified product quality concern tracing back to a third party vendor issue, saving the company an estimated 1.5 million which improved quality.
- Investigated bay area flood table issues helping to avoid catastrophic vehicle losses
- Managed a facility to include 3 staff and 18 drivers injury free for more than 1000 days.
- Risk Management : Drug, Alcohol, & Harassment in the workplace
- Safety Coordinator
- SPC ( Statistical, Process, Control)
- Q1 ( Ford)
- GRASP
- USDOT Motor Carrier Safety Compliance
- Eastern Michigan University : SPC for Service & Administrative Processes
- J.J. Keller : Safety Coordinator Certification Course
Experience
Director of Quality and Safety LNR Auto Transport 02/2018 - 05/2018
Successfully saved over $280,000 in damage claims within the first quarter while establishing improved customer relations for LNR with Ford, GM, Mercedes, Nissan, and Tesla motor companies. Wrote a new carrier welcome contract for sub haulers, an instructional vehicle handling and distribution training handbook for Tesla automotive. Designed a PowerPoint customary inspection process training presentation used company wide for training classes. Established and implemented a new hire quality training program that met DOT and FMCR standards. Successfully mentored a team to carry out sub hauler carrier processes. Instructed drivers, supervisors, and managers on maintaining the new operational standards. Ensured professionalism and customer care at all times.
Regional Claims and Facility Manager: Hansen & Adkins: 03/2009 - 02/2018
Regional Claims Manager: Oversight of quality and damage prevention for over 30 terminals that provide services for more than 20
automotive manufacturers.
- Spearheaded Standardized incident reporting.
- Refined claims negotiations and resolutions.
- Investigated, analyzed, documented vehicle accidents and injuries.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize accidents and maximize profitability.
- Created and implemented (SOP's) for 1600+ employees, while resolving issues and ensuring consistent productivity.
- Fostered team work (management/employee relations).
- Provided direction and training for all employees to ensure their knowledge of company protocols and goals.
- Appraised performances and evaluated results.
- Collaborated with manufactures to evaluate new models, load factor goals, potential quality concerns of up coming production models to maximize profitability.
- Delivered presentations to dealers and manufactures.
- Mobilized supplier relations and performance.
- Established positive communication with all team members, partners and customers by providing timely, accurate information and reporting on current operations and future strategies.
Facility Manager:
- Directed daily operations of office staff and drivers.
- Produced weekly payroll and fiscal budget.
- Developed driver training classes.
- Maintained DOT, CAL OSHA compliance.
- Decreased losses and improved scorecard points by refining claims processes.
- Surpassed corporate target in damage prevention losses.
- 1000+ days without injury
- Cultivated positive relationships with employees, customers and stakeholders.
- Scheduled & Insured company truck maintenance was in compliance with DOT
EDUCATION: Solano Community College, Vacaville High School
