Ernest McKinney
Orlando
Summary
Logistics professional with 12 years of experience in warehouse operations, supply chain coordination, and shipping and receiving management within fast paced distribution environments. Proven leader with a strong background in team supervision, staff training, workflow optimization, and maintaining high safety and productivity standards. Skilled in inventory control, order fulfillment, freight coordination, shipment tracking, and warehouse management systems (WMS) to ensure accurate and on-time deliveries. Known for improving operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and cross departments collaboration while consistently meeting key performance indicators (KPIs). Seeking an opportunity to expand into greater leadership responsibilities and contribute to a growing logistics or distribution organization while continuing professional growth
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Specialist
Kokoku Rubber
Richmond
02.2024 - 11.2025
- Conducted quality control inspections and ensured compliance with standards.
- Managed resupply and logistics for production materials.
- Coordinated with suppliers and handled inventory management.
- Conducted quality inspections on rubber products for compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality-related issues promptly.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate quality control records.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
Sales Supervisor
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Richmond
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Oversee daily store operations, supervise team members, and support customer service needs.
- Ensure merchandise is properly stocked and displays are well-maintained.
- Train new employees and assist with inventory control and pricing strategies.
Warehouse Lead
Penske Logistics (Whirlpool)
Ottawa
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Supervised a team in a high-volume warehouse operation.
- Delegated tasks, ensured timely order fulfillment, and maintained safety protocols.
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.
- Trained new team members on proper handling and storage procedures.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving schedules to optimize logistics processes.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency in the warehouse.
- Managed day-to-day activities within the warehouse by assigning tasks among workers efficiently.
- Supervised a team of 10 warehouse associates, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient workflow.
Education
GED
Fort Lauderdale , FL Skills
- Transportation planning
- Freight forwarding logistics
- Project management
- Team development
- Profit & loss
- Team motivation (leadership skill)
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- POS systems
- Route planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Logistics & Supply Chain Operations
- 5S
- WMS Systems
- Cycle counting inventory management
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Warehouse logistics management
- Team Leadership
- Customer issue escalation
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Shipping & receiving
- Team management
- Staff development
- Quality assurance within manufacturing
- Optimizing inventory management system
- Leadership
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Electric Pallet Jack Certification
Languages
English
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Quality Control Specialist
Kokoku Rubber
02.2024 - 11.2025
Sales Supervisor
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
01.2024 - 05.2024
Warehouse Lead
Penske Logistics (Whirlpool)
01.2021 - 03.2023
GED