Earnest Ellis
Tampa,FL
Summary
Seasoned Shift Manager successful in keeping operations running smoothly and customers satisfied with high-quality service. Talent for proactively solving problems and keeping team members on task. Well-organized in planning schedules and workflows to accomplish objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
INBOUND SHIFT MANAGER
ROOMS TO GO DISTRIBUTION CENTER
07.2023 - Current
- Recruit, motivate, and retain a team of high-performing and driven associates
- Work closely with the associates to improve morale by motivating through coaching
- Work with department leaders to cultivate a welcoming and team driven environment
- Plan and execute production schedules while overseeing production processes
- Monitor production activities and any necessary adjustments to staffing
- Ensure shipping bays are properly staged and ready for shipping stage of process
- Manage department budget, ensuring department goals are met or exceeded
- Strategically manage department operations in compliance of company vision
- Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security.
ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER
EASTERN METAL SUPPLY
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Ensure all team members work in a safe and productive manner
- Comply with OSHA policies
- Drive the warehouse team to meet and exceed performance objectives and expectations
- Monitor order processing and preparation for shipping to customers
- Account for all inventory adjustments and oversee inventory control
- Ensure inbound material is received and inspected according to procedures
- Plan and participate in safety and accident prevention meetings
- Inspect the facility (inside and outside) for condition of inventory, housekeeping and equipment and address upkeep and repairs if needed
- Ensure employee training is effective and complete
- Monitor P&L and evaluate areas of opportunity
- Evaluate staff for continued growth and career path
- Negotiate terms of temporary labor costs
- Weekly trend reporting for all Florida DCs
- Created and implemented SOPs for multiple Distribution Centers
- Oversee Lakeland and Fort Myers operations simultaneously.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
HD SUPPLY
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Ensures safety, productivity, and quality in all distribution operations
- Designs, develops, and manages the distribution department budget
- Continues efforts to build maintenance performance metrics and train all staff in those measures to optimize performance and return on investment
- Ensures associates have the tools and training necessary to do the job
- Ensures work is performed consistently within company policies and procedures.
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
CORE-MARK INTERNATIONAL
08.2006 - 03.2018
- Responsible for all activities within the warehouse including staffing, coaching, training, performance evaluations, and problem solving
- Ensure all team members work in a safe and productive manner
- Monitor order processing and preparations for shipping to customers
- Ensure loading/unloading of trucks are following schedule
- Account for all inventory adjustments and oversee inventory control
- Inspect the facility (inside and outside) for condition of inventory, housekeeping and equipment and address upkeep and repairs if needed
- Ensure employee training is effective and complete
- Evaluate staff for continued growth and career path
- Weekly trend reporting
- Created and implemented SOPs for multiple Distribution Centers.
Education
Business Administration Specializing in Operations Management -
American Intercontinental University
01.2019
Computer and Information Sciences (A.A.S.) -
Eastern Arkansas Community College
01.2003
General Studies (Diploma) -
Lee Senior High School
01.2002
Skills
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Great Analytical Skills
- Great Time Manager
- PIT Certified: Pallet Jack, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Clamp, Forklift
- Knowledgeable in Receiving & Shipping
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Certifications: OSHA, HAACP, AIB, Lean
- Proficient in DCMS, SAP, RF, Pick2Light, Accuterm, Bluvista, ADP
References
- Marsha Torres, HD Supply, Asst. Manager, 863-513-8330, 2018 - current
- Yolanda Grayson, Pulaski Law Firm, Lawyer, 501-712-8515, 1999 - current
- Jimmy Dean, Eastern Metal Supply, Asst. Warehouse Manager, 863-640-0551, 2021 - current
Timeline
INBOUND SHIFT MANAGER
ROOMS TO GO DISTRIBUTION CENTER
07.2023 - Current
ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER
EASTERN METAL SUPPLY
10.2021 - 06.2023
ASSISTANT MANAGER
HD SUPPLY
04.2018 - 10.2021
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
CORE-MARK INTERNATIONAL
08.2006 - 03.2018
Business Administration Specializing in Operations Management -
American Intercontinental University
Computer and Information Sciences (A.A.S.) -
Eastern Arkansas Community College
General Studies (Diploma) -
Lee Senior High School