James Oneal
Executive Operations Leader | Fleet, Interstate & Transportation Operations | DOT/FMCSA Compliance | Multi-State Logistics & Military Moves
- Role
- Quality Control Manager at Universal Press, Inc
- Location
- Bradenton, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Oneal
JAMES \"CHRIS\" O’NEALBradenton, FL | 66••••••85 | j••••••••@gmail.comEXECUTIVE OPERATIONS LEADEROperations executive with nearly 30 years of experience across union manufacturing plants andmulti-state transportation networks, including 20+ years in senior and executive leadership roles.Proven record of driving P&L; performance, regulatory compliance, workforce leadership, andoperational optimization.CORE LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES• Full P&L; Ownership & Margin Accountability• 24/7 Multi-Shift Union Plant Leadership• Multi-State Fleet & Logistics Operations• ISO Implementation & Audit• Continuous Improvement & Waste Reduction• Capital Equipment Evaluation & Validation• DOT / FMCSA Regulatory Compliance• KPI Development & Executive ReportingPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEBMS | Vice President, Fleet Operations (2015–2025)Directed multi-state interstate fleet operations with executive accountability for compliance, costcontrols, safety performance, and margin optimization. Led DOT/FMCSA compliance, workforcedevelopment, KPI reporting, and high-priority shipment execution.Glen Ellyn Storage | Interstate Operations Manager (2013–2015)Improved book-to-haul ratio from 43% to 70% and oversaw interstate dispatch and DOT complianceoversight.Whittier Transfer & Storage | OTR Planner / Local Operations Manager (2012–2013)Led union-based logistics operations supporting high-value product transportation, routing optimization,and warehouse workflow management.New World Van Lines | Western Regional Planner (2003–2011)Directed regional routing and capacity coordination across multi-state network, supporting complianceand operational performance improvements.MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIPUniversal Press | Quality Control Manager (1998–2002)Led plant-wide quality systems, reduced defects, conducted audits, and participated in capitalequipment acquisition through press fingerprinting and performance benchmarking.Schiele Graphics | Plant Superintendent / Quality Control Manager (1995–1998)Directed 24/7 union manufacturing facility generating $12.5M annually. Implemented ISO waste, improved throughput, and maintained OSHA compliance across 50+ employeeworkforce.Early Manufacturing CareerProgressed through production and technical roles in high-volume manufacturing environments,building foundational operational expertise.EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONSCollege of DuPage – Coursework in Graphic ArtsISO Certified AuditorDOT / FMCSA Compliance & Safety Oversight
Experience
Quality Control Manager
Apr 1998 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Led plant-wide quality systems in high-volume production environment. Reduced defects and participated incapital equipment validation through press fingerprinting and benchmarking.
Education
College of DuPage
Graphic Arts
2000 — 2000
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