James Purvis
About James Purvis
James Purvis is a Dispatcher at Premier Transportation in Franklin, KY, where he has worked since 2013. He has a diverse background in operations and emergency management, having previously held positions at Con-way, Inc. and Printpack, Inc.
Work at Premier Transportation
James Purvis has been employed as a Dispatcher at Premier Transportation since 2013. He has accumulated over 11 years of experience in this role, contributing to the logistics and transportation operations in Franklin, KY. His responsibilities include coordinating transportation schedules, managing driver assignments, and ensuring timely deliveries.
Previous Experience at Con-way, Inc.
Prior to his current position, James Purvis worked at Con-way, Inc. as an Operations Supervisor from 2005 to 2012. During his seven years at the company, he operated in multiple locations including Humboldt, TN, Ann Arbor, MI, and Roanoke, VA. His role involved overseeing daily operations and optimizing logistics processes.
Education and Certifications
James Purvis has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance his skills. He completed a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program in 2010, which lasted for 11 months. Additionally, he studied Emergency Medicine at the Botetourte County, VA Emergency Management School from 2011 to 2012, achieving a license in the field. He also attended Jackson State Community College, where he studied Criminal Justice/Police Science from 1998 to 2000.
Experience at Printpack, Inc.
Before joining Con-way, Inc., James Purvis worked as a Blown Film Operator at Printpack, Inc. from 2001 to 2005. His four years in this role involved operating machinery and ensuring the quality of blown film products in Jackson, TN.