Elizabeth McDaniel
Piedmont
Summary
Results-driven operations and transportation leader with expertise in production supervision, quality control, and transportation management. Demonstrated success in leading teams, enhancing processes, and managing logistics and payroll. Committed to ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while driving operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Manager
Legacy Cabinets
Eastaboga
04.2026 - 06.2026
- Coordinated daily transportation schedules to ensure timely cabinet product deliveries.
- Managed relationships with carriers for reliable shipping services.
- Assisted in route planning to optimize delivery times and reduce costs.
- Monitored shipment tracking systems for real-time delivery updates.
- Trained new staff on transportation procedures and safety protocols.
- Created reports on shipment status, delivery times, and cost estimates.
- Supervised a team of drivers, dispatchers, and customer service representatives.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal transportation laws.
- Processed weekly payroll for 40+ transportation employees,including,CDl drivers and maintenance personnel.
Transportation Supervisor
Legacy Cabinets
Eastaboga
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Oversaw daily transportation operations for cabinet deliveries and pickups.
- Coordinated driver schedules to optimize delivery routes and efficiency.
- Managed inventory of transportation supplies to ensure operational readiness.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all transportation activities.
- Communicated with customers regarding delivery timelines and service updates.
- Monitored vehicle maintenance schedules to guarantee fleet reliability.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in fleet utilization and operational costs.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, providing effective solutions or alternatives.
Production Supervisor
Legacy Cabinets
Eastaboga
11.2020 - 07.2025
- Supervised daily production operations, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Managed a team of over 20 employees to maintain high-quality standards in cabinetry production.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance workplace safety.
- Assisted with inventory management, guaranteeing availability of necessary materials for production.
- Facilitated communication with management to address and resolve production challenges effectively.
- Conducted regular quality checks throughout the production process to meet customer specifications.
- Planned production operations by establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while sustaining high levels of product quality.
Team Leader
Legacy Cabinets
Eastaboga
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Led team in daily production activities, optimizing workflow management for increased efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that boosted productivity and quality among team members.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures to ensure compliance.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to streamline operations and enhance collaboration.
- Developed training materials to support staff development initiatives and improve skill sets.
- Organized regular meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and team performance metrics.
- Maintained a positive work environment that fostered teamwork and motivation among staff.
- Participated in senior leadership meetings to provide updates on team progress and objectives.
Quality Control Inspector
Legacy Cabinets
Eastaboga
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted inspections on cabinetry to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
- Utilized precision measuring tools to verify dimensions of finished products.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and compiled findings for analysis.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality concerns promptly.
- Recorded inspection results and non-conformance reports to support quality assurance efforts.
- Documented defects and issues to facilitate resolution by team members.
- Trained new employees on established quality control procedures and standards.
- Assisted in developing quality assurance protocols for enhanced accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cherokee County High School
Centre, AL05-2004
Skills
- Shipment coordination
- Transport scheduling
- Fleet management
- Dispatch operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory management
- Compliance assurance
- Quality assurance
- Continuous improvement
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Payroll administration
- Customer communication
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Operations management
Refrences
- David Hinson - Manager -334-268-6027
- Nathan Eigmly- Legacy COO-641-204-1380
- Joe Grogan-Legacy VP of purchasing-256-354-8331
- Angelica Shaddix-Supervisor-256-624-8033
Timeline
Transportation Manager
Legacy Cabinets
04.2026 - 06.2026
Transportation Supervisor
Legacy Cabinets
07.2025 - 03.2026
Production Supervisor
Legacy Cabinets
11.2020 - 07.2025
Team Leader
Legacy Cabinets
08.2020 - 11.2020
Quality Control Inspector
Legacy Cabinets
07.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Cherokee County High School