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Samuel Macatee

Chicago

Summary

A proactive, self-motivated professional with exceptional organizational abilities, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results. Specialize in operational planning, safety management, and crew coordination. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to achieve objectives and enhance operational efficiency. Committed to reducing dwell and increasing velocity across the BNSF network.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Terminal Trainmaster

BNSF
Willow Springs
03.2024 - Current
  • Handled the highest priority customers, UPS, FedEx, and LTL, with a perfect Peak Season 2024, and a record on-time performance—over 60 days in a row on time.
  • Created a tool to optimize planning and improve outbound train quality. This resulted in a 20% reduction in FOD, a 13% reduction in cut counts, and a 1.3% improvement in slot utilization.
  • Lead a winning safety culture with over 750 days injury-free.
  • Represented the team in Whiteboard meetings with the Continuous Improvement Team, improving TSP, equipment management, and cost reduction.
  • Reduced late lunch and HO claims across Willow and GM Yard by 60% year-over-year, resulting in over $200,000 in yearly savings.
  • Managed customers from industries in surrounding areas to ensure quality service from our Hodgkins manifest yard.
  • Developed new trainmasters to become proficient in both planning and executing, while utilizing new technology.

Management Trainee

BNSF
Cicero
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Shadowed across all crafts, learning the ins and outs of the railroad.
  • Successfully completed General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR) Training, along with becoming operations testing qualified.
  • Supervised and briefed over 300 Intermodal Equipment Operators.
  • Engaged with foreign railroad lines to successfully complete interchange.

Supply Chain Intern

PepsiCo
Aberdeen
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Improved truck routing efficiency by reducing unplanned miles by over 26,000.
  • Increased vital location accuracy from 88% to 100%, reducing downtime.
  • Led a cross-functional project that ended in improved safety and proficiency.
  • Trained employees on procedures to further reduce unplanned miles, and maintain location accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
05-2023

Skills

  • Train operations management
  • Process optimization
  • Safety compliance
  • Transportation tools: TPP, YardViz, HubPlanner, etc
  • Equipment management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Incident investigation proficiency
  • Intermodal operations
  • Mentoring and training

Timeline

Terminal Trainmaster

BNSF
03.2024 - Current

Management Trainee

BNSF
09.2023 - 03.2024

Supply Chain Intern

PepsiCo
05.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management

University of Maryland, College Park

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