Cammiell McKnight
Tuscola,IL
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in production, transportation and operations with a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
BOS II (Assistant Facility Manager)
Univar Solutions
07.2018 - 10.2025
- Coordinated facility maintenance schedules to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
- Managed vendor relationships to optimize service delivery and cost-effectiveness in facility operations.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow and reduced downtime across facility services.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing facility projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in operational processes and service quality.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through regular audits and inspections of facility operations.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration on facility-related initiatives and projects.
- Assisted in budget development and financial tracking, contributing to cost-effective management of the facility.
- Conducted regular staff training sessions on safety protocols and best practices, promoting a culture of accountability and awareness within the team.
- Improved facility efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for daily operations.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during periods of organizational change by providing clear communication and support for affected staff members.
- Organized regular staff meetings to discuss ongoing projects, operational challenges, and opportunities for improvement within the facility.
Transportation Supervisor
MC Tank
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Oversaw daily transportation operations, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to safety regulations.
- Coordinated logistics between suppliers, drivers, and customers to optimize route efficiency.
- Mentored team members on best practices in transportation management and compliance standards.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced delivery times while maintaining quality service levels.
- Arraigned and negotiated backhaul loads.
- Managed scheduling and dispatching of vehicles to maximize fleet utilization and minimize costs.
Supervisor/Dispatcher
Transport Service Co.
09.2011 - 05.2016
- Managing up to 50 drivers and 2 dispatchers.
- Driver and dispatcher compliance with company policies and procedures regarding conduct and work performance.
- Implementation of wash rack productivity tracking, focused daily pass down, trailer inspection tracking, and efficient filing systems.
- Supervising tank wash operation; implementing a mandatory daily meeting between the wash rack and maintenance to ensure trailer safety and address maintenance needs.
- Maintaining customer relationships. Communicating regularly to identify customer needs and how we can stay competitive in meeting those needs.
- Communicating daily with customers to review daily, weekly, monthly needs
- Assigning drivers loads based on drivers home base and coordinating backhauls when possible to efficiently increasing revenue
- Reviewing daily dispatch for efficiency and avoidance of excessive empty miles resulting in lower fuel costs.
- Review driver logs and violations.
- Proficient in company systems (Citrix) to improve on employee training, assisting drivers and dispatchers with Totalmail (Qualcomm) issues and questions.
Crossdock Supervisor (3PL)
Gr&b Integrated
12.2010 - 06.2011
- Supervising up to 15 employees
- Initiated a quality and safety incentive program with written processes in an effort to improve in these areas.
- Team building and counsel for employees looking to advance
- Develop and implement new operation processes
Transportation Supervisor (3PL)(ISO)
UTI Logistics
05.2004 - 12.2010
- Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with department vendors; monitoring vendor compliance as it pertains to safety, repairs, billing, and preventative maintenance of equipment; meeting with vendors on a regular basis to communicate changes in business resulting in changes to services provided.
- Supervise up to 55 drivers
- Build and nurture customer relationships
- Monitor, identify, and set operational priories
- Writing transportation standard operating procedures as well as improving on many existing SOPs
- Gather and report daily operational data
Education
Associate's Degree - Business Administration
Southwestern Illinois College
Granite City, ILSkills
- Process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Safety training
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Team building
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Self motivation
Accomplishments
Created the blue print for transportation and operation split.
Improvement of facility EHS score from 3.9 (2023) to 4.6 (2024) out of 5. Maintained 4.6 in 2025.
Reduction of overtime from 11.5% to 4%.
Increased safety training compliance from 89% to 99%.
Increased employee engagement in facility safety programs.
Company change management associate.
SAP Power user.
Safety committee chair person.
Creation and implementation of safety and inventory incentive programs.
Timeline
BOS II (Assistant Facility Manager)
Univar Solutions
07.2018 - 10.2025
Transportation Supervisor
MC Tank
05.2016 - 07.2018
Supervisor/Dispatcher
Transport Service Co.
09.2011 - 05.2016
Crossdock Supervisor (3PL)
Gr&b Integrated
12.2010 - 06.2011
Transportation Supervisor (3PL)(ISO)
UTI Logistics
05.2004 - 12.2010
Associate's Degree - Business Administration
Southwestern Illinois College