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Emmanuel Padilla

@emmanuelpadilla

I implement and lead transportation and logistics projects that improve delivery performance, safety, costs, and revenue.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead complex transportation, logistics, or technology initiatives where I can improve safety, service performance, costs, and team capability through structured project delivery.

I've led transportation, logistics, and technology initiatives for HEB Distribution Center, Fr8Hub, IDEA Public Schools, Core-Mark International, and JB Hunt. Across 15+ years, I've managed end-to-end Capex and Opex projects, budgets up to $2.4M, and cross-functional teams.

At HEB, I improved on-time performance by 15%, reduced costs by 12%, and lowered safety incidents by 35% through risk assessments, operating procedures, and data-driven decisions. I also coach team members through structured feedback and training.

I've launched major operations, including JB Hunt's first international account, which generated $3M in first-year revenue. I bring PMP certification, Agile and Scrum practices, bilingual English and Spanish communication, and a practical focus on safe, efficient operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Transportation Team Leader

Current

HEB Distribution Center

Dec 2018 - Present (7 years 9 months)

Led end-to-end delivery of cross-departmental logistics projects, managing budgets, timelines, and risk to drive a 15% improvement in on-time performance. Managed a $2.4M annual operating budget, implementing efficiency initiatives that cut costs by 12% while holding service levels steady.

Project Management Budget Management Risk Management Cross functional Leadership Data Analysis P&L Analysis KPI Analysis Process Improvement Coaching Training

Operations Manager (Remote)

Fr8Hub Inc

Aug 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 4 months)

Directed cross-functional project teams in a fully remote environment, delivering three major platform releases in 18 months on schedule. Partnered with product and engineering teams to translate operational requirements into clear, actionable specifications throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Management Remote Team Leadership Stakeholder Management Carrier Compliance Contract Negotiation Training Dashboard Development Data Analysis

Transportation Safety and Route Manager

IDEA Public Schools

Mar 2014 - Feb 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Managed a multi-campus safety training project from needs assessment through delivery, covering documentation, budget, and compliance across district, state, and federal requirements. Coordinated administrators, law enforcement, and regional managers, translating regulatory requirements into clear operational plans.

Project Management Safety Training Compliance Route Optimization Stakeholder Coordination Data Analysis Process Improvement

Warehouse Supervisor

Core Mark International

Feb 2013 - Mar 2014 (1 year 1 month)

Managed logistics for 62 drivers and 6 warehouse staff, coordinating schedules and fleet maintenance across multi-phase operations. Achieved a 97% on-time delivery rate, exceeding company target by 12%, through data-driven process improvement.

Logistics Management Fleet Maintenance Process Improvement Data Analysis Team Leadership Program Development

Operations Supervisor

JB Hunt Corporation

May 2010 - Feb 2013 (2 years 9 months)

Supervised 97 drivers across two major accounts, administering safety training and DOT compliance with zero critical violations. Led JB Hunt's first international account launch (Cardone Industries) from inception to full operation, generating $3M in new revenue in year one.

Operations Management Safety Training DOT Compliance Budget Management Reporting Fleet Maintenance Program Development