JOHN W.

SOBOLEWSKI
7309 Reynolds Ave Kansas City, KS 66111
913-744-7738 • johnw.sobolewski@yahoo.com

PROFILE

Decisive, results-oriented professional with over 15 years of experience in operations, plant, and project
management within transportation, national security, and military arenas. Diverse background encompasses
worldwide logistics and maintenance support, computer systems work with excel, word, office, outlook, power point
and maintenance data systems. Adept in analyzing operations, setting goals for improvement, key performance
indicates, conduct performance evaluations and developing process and procedures. Dedicated to ensuring safe,
positive working environments. Dynamic leader who leverages strong interpersonal and communication skills to
foster relationships between employees and management. Expertise encompasses:

P&L Responsibility • Human Resources • Facility Management • Shop Start-Up/Turnaround

Total Quality Management • Policy/Procedure Development • Product Development

HIGHLIGHTS

• Current position, Fleet Manager in the Mid West South, successfully merged two regions for fleet operations
and outside vendor control, along with the fusion of the two regions, service was increased to higher standards
through business planning and development. Process improvements produced reliability ratings from 2.8% to
0.23%, PM compliance from 88.2% to 98.9%, DOT audit average from 89% to 98.6% and P&L better then
plan. On the corporate fleet audit we scored highest national at 83% the national average is 77% with a 985 out
of 1000 points at some locations. Managing 24 employees a Fleet Service Center and over 1,000 commercial
vehicles in one region and 1,200 assets in the Southern region.

• In Iraq developed from concept through implementation a maintenance program in support of the Marines
Expeditionary Forces. Implemented maintenance plans and procedures that boosted combat readiness from
74% to 97%, improved vehicle readiness, reduced shop time from 17.8 days to 3.5 days and zero mission
failures.

• Railroad Manager achieved significant improvements in training, quality, reliability, repair, service time, mean
time between failures, and on-time performance while leading the world’s largest rail yard to maintain a zero
injury rate. Was selected to serve as plant manager at another location for a one-year term contract.

• Plant Manager did planning led the start-up of a new diesel shop, providing advice on facility layout and
configuration as well as tracking project progress to ensure on-time completion.

• I have strong management, leadership skills that have proven results, performing analytical, quantitative,
communication, to include technical skills on the trucks, having been a mechanic previously on automotives
and truck fleet operations. I have the ability to implement productivity, customer, and employee initiatives that
drive value and support all key strategic objectives.
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JOHN W. SOBOLEWSKI
7309 Reynolds Ave Kansas City, KS 66111
913-744-7738 • johnw.sobolewski@yahoo.com

Frito-Lay
Fleet Manager.................................................................................................................................2006 to Current
Currently a Region Fleet Manager, maintain full P&L responsibility for the region. I developed, implement and
monitor the fleet processes and strategies and support Sales and Operations to maximize Fleet performance. I am
responsible for day to day fleet activity, to include a FSC that supports two Regions, the Mid West South and the
Central Gulf; I also have responsibility of the Over The Road Traffic Center in Topeka. That includes all assets,
shop maintenance, technician engagement, and all related facets of Fleet Operations (i.e. asset planning, budget
management, fuel conservation, vendor management, safety, productivity, environmental management, financial
performance, and Sarbanes Oxley controls). Key accountabilities include managing preventative maintenance
programs, training initiatives, national compliance and regional/national initiatives that impact the performance of
the business in areas of cost, quality and reliability. In addition, as the Fleet Manager I have recruited and develop
fleet Admin’s and technicians throughout the Region, manage outside vendors eliminating high cost non productive
vendors and developed new resources, across the Region.

LEAR SIEGLER INC.

Overseas Contractor Supervisor………………………………………………………………………..2004 to 2006

Supervised as many as 50 employees executing major to minor maintenance duties in various locations in Iraq.
Oversaw the activities of eight separate areas, including wheel vehicle repair, heavy equipment, fabrication shop,
small arms room, communications, generator repair, material handling equipment, and construction equipment.
Managed all aspects of quality assurance/control and prepared production reports. Performed human resources
functions, such as monitoring time sheets and resolving employee pay errors and personnel issues.

UNION PACIFIC RAIL ROAD

Transportation Manager...........................................................................................................................1994 to 2004

Managed a service track in the world’s largest rail yard. Directed the repair and service of 150 locomotives each
day and on time train performance from 30% to 100% on time performance. Supervised 250 employees engaged in
various union crafts, 24 hour 7 day a week operation with zero injuries. Tracked personnel and updated all
accountability reports.

PROGRESS RAIL
Plant Manager (Contract).........................................................................................................................2000 to 2001

Maintained full P&L responsibility for a new diesel shop. Documented and enforced compliance with policies and
procedures. Defined quality assurance inspection points and developed maintenance repair procedures. Managed
staffing, including hiring, developing, and Corrective Action Process of personnel as necessary.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Business Administration, Troy State University
General Motors Advanced Training • Cummins Advanced Engine Repair • Equipment Specialist
Quality Assurance Specialist • Non-Destructive Testing of Materials • Scuba Diver

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