Cameron Flynn
Carmel
Summary
Strategic Operations and Distribution Leader with 8 years directing high-volume freight and distribution operations, overseeing teams of 80–200 associates. Delivered significant cost savings through optimization, labor planning, and safety culture transformation across LTL service centers. Skilled in root cause analysis, regulatory compliance, and KPI-driven performance management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Center Manager
TForce Freight
Indianapolis
10.2024 - Current
- Managed $4M+ annual operating budget, maintaining cost efficiency while exceeding 97.5% on-time service level targets.
- Achieved 99.2% shipment accuracy, leading to a 30% YoY reduction in customer claims through multi-point quality checkpoints and RCA protocols.
- Increased daily throughput 19% in first 6 months by redesigning dock workflows and optimizing load sequencing
- Reduced labor cost per shipment 15% by implementing engineered staffing models and data-driven shift planning to enhance efficiency.
- Decreased OSHA recordable incident rate 38% through daily Gemba walks, near-miss reporting, and targeted training
- Mentored 6 supervisors through structured coaching programs, reducing management turnover 25%
Service Center Manager
Dayton Freight Lines
Knoxville & Kingsport
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Improved territory revenue 16% through collaboration with sales on targeted service strategies
- Reduced operational errors 22% by implementing comprehensive training programs for 80+ associates
- Improved dock productivity 18% through workflow redesign and standardized loading procedures
- Achieved zero critical findings during corporate compliance audits
- Decreased freight damage claims 28% through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action programs
- Delivered $180K in annualized savings through resource optimization and waste elimination
Operations Supervisor
TForce Freight
Indianapolis
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Supervised 80 employees, achieving top-decile performance in UPH, on-time shipping, and safety metrics
- Led safety initiatives contributing to 35% reduction in workplace incidents over 3-year tenure
- Reduced route mileage 14% and city delivery costs by $220K annually through route optimization
- Trained 150+ new hires, cutting time-to-productivity from 5 weeks to 3 weeks
- Led safety initiatives resulting in 35% reduction in workplace incidents over 3 years
Operations Manager / City Dispatch Supervisor / Dock Supervisor
UPS Freight
Lexington
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Directed multi-shift LTL terminal processing of 8,000+ shipments weekly, managing 60–100 associates to ensure efficient operations
- Improved on-time delivery to 97.8% through optimized city route planning and dispatch operations
- Reduced transit delays 20% and carrier detention charges by $95K annually through linehaul planning improvements
- Increased load accuracy 22% and reduced trailer loading time 15 min/door through standardized dock processes
- Reduced transit delays 20% and cut carrier detention charges by $95K annually through strategic linehaul planning
- Achieved 3 promotions in under 4 years due to consistently exceeding operational performance targets
Professional Baseball Player
Miami Marlins (MiLB)
Jupiter
05.2012 - 04.2016
- Competed 4 seasons in Miami Marlins organization; mentored over 20 incoming players each year, fostering their development and integration
- Established culture of accountability and competitive drive, promoting results-oriented execution within the team
- Competed in professional baseball games representing the Miami Marlins organization.
- Collaborated with coaches to develop game strategies and improve team performance.
- Trained new players on team protocols and skills development techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYSkills
- Freight operations
- Throughput Optimization
- Logistics systems
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Cost Control
- Performance analytics
- Continuous Improvement (CI) & Lean
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Change Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Staff Scheduling
Additional Qualifications
- DOT, OSHA, EPA & ICC Regulatory Compliance
- Lean/CI Practitioner
- Safety Culture Leadership
- Proficient: WMS, TMS, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Power BI, Route Optimization Systems, Teams, SharePoint
Timeline
Service Center Manager
TForce Freight
10.2024 - Current
Service Center Manager
Dayton Freight Lines
02.2024 - 10.2024
Operations Supervisor
TForce Freight
02.2021 - 02.2024
Operations Manager / City Dispatch Supervisor / Dock Supervisor
UPS Freight
02.2017 - 01.2021
Professional Baseball Player
Miami Marlins (MiLB)
05.2012 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Kentucky