Rand Retterath

Yard Manager @Pallet Service Corporation

Maple Grove, MN, US

Managed and oversaw the scheduling, coordination, and direction of trucks, shipments, rail cars and personnel; growing traffic from 20 trucks per 8-hour shift to 53, and rail traffic from 18 to 24 cars per week• Ensured compliance by maintaining standards of safety and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation• Supervised and mentored staff thru creating directions, hiring talented employees, and training/mentoring people for future success. • Maintained inventory growing it from an unpredictable 70-80% accuracy to a constant 95% absolute variant accuracy within an 8-acre yard containing 6.5 to 12 million actual board feet of lumber• Conducted regular equipment inspections and yard facilities to ensure proper maintenance and ongoing safety • Coordinated logistics by working with drivers to ensure efficient logistics and transportation activities • Developed analytics to further the accuracy of production, yard traffic, inventory, processes and systems enhancementsSpecial Mention• Planned, sought bids for, coordinated, and executed the reconstruction of a rail spur without missing a single rail turn• Planned, sought bids for, coordinated, and executed the resurfacing of nearly 3.5 acres in the yard without missing any schedule or unscheduled trucks.• Actively participated in company wide EOS process

Metro State University

MBA, Business

University of St. Thomas

BA, Business