Dave Blatz

Background

About Dave Blatz

MY CAREER IN OPERATIONS & TRANSPORTATION As a Manager, I bring deep expertise in establishing and managing transportation operations from the ground up for one of the largest transportation companies in the world. My passion is working across stakeholders, vendors, and senior managers throughout organizations to create effective strategies that generate change, streamline operations, and cut costs. HOW I BUILD RELATIONSHIPS One of my greatest strengths is in my ability to connect to others and develop long-term partnerships based on trust and mutual respect and understanding. My ability to establish and cultivate relationships have consistently led to improved communications and streamlined operations. HOW I LEAD TEAMS I am a talented leader who has led teams of 25+ management team members and 180+ pteam support members. I hold my teams accountable while ensuring excellence in customer satisfaction, quality, and rapid response. I excel at solving problems, motivating others, and leading projects. My teams always surpass expectations because I manage cross-functionally and lead by example while encouraging others to realize and exceed their potential. My strategy always encompass three core focus areas which compose production, quality and safety. HOW I IMPROVE BOTTOM LINE RESULTS My success includes driving down costs, increasing revenue, and generating significant operational improvements. I do this by leveraging unsurpassed strengths in analyzing performance gaps, managing risks, implementing turnaround strategies, and driving P&L performance improvements. WHAT MY DISCSTYLES LEADERSHIP REPORT SAYS Demonstrates high degree of patience in working with others. Reaches goals and supports team efforts. Builds positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Negotiates conflicts into win-win situations. Possesses positive sense of human potential. Establishes and manages long-term relationships. Displays rare ability to get along with a wide variety of people.