Darrell Taylor

Accomplished operations leader with 25+ years of experience managing high-volume warehouses, logistics operations, inventory control, and safety programs. Proven ability to increase productivity, reduce operational costs, and maintain strict OSHA/DHEC compliance. Strong expertise in forklift training, SAP, inventory accuracy, workflow optimization, and cross-functional leadership.

Senior Logistics Manager - CTDI - Columbia, SC

(2023)

Lead daily operations for a high-volume logistics facility, overseeing workflow for shipping, receiving, and distribution.

• Improved warehouse throughput by an estimated 15% by reorganizing workflow lanes and eliminating bottlenecks.
• Increased inventory accuracy to 98%+ through strict cycle counting and documentation controls.
• Reduced shipping errors by 20% by implementing enhanced verification procedures.
• Ensure continual compliance with OSHA safety requirements, contributing to a zero lost-time incident record.

Warehouse Manager - Bearing Distributors - Columbia, SC

(2019)

Supervise warehouse staff, assign responsibilities, and manage daily shipping/receiving operations.

• Redesigned warehouse layout to improve space utilization by 25%, increasing picking efficiency.
• Reduced order processing time by 30% through improved workflow and staff cross-training.
• Lowered inventory discrepancies by 40% with improved cycle counts and SAP data accuracy.
• Cut vehicle/equipment downtime by 15% by implementing preventative maintenance schedules.

Technical Logistics Associate - Pure Power - Blythewood, SC

(2017 - 2019)

Supported supply chain operations, ensuring timely parts flow to production lines.

• Achieved a 99% on-time delivery rate for production-related materials.
• Contributed to process improvements that reduced staging and movement time by 10–15%.

Receiving Coordinator & Safety Manager - Caterpillar - Newberry, SC

(2010 - 2017)

Facility Closed

• Maintained OSHA and DHEC compliance, overseeing training records, signage, and documentation.
• Introduced new safety signage and training materials, reducing minor incidents by 35%.
• Conducted weekly facility inspections, ensuring all equipment met safety and operational standards.
• Improved receiving accuracy and documentation quality, reducing inbound errors by 20%.

Warehouse Supervisor - Lang-Mekra North America - Ridgeway, SC

(2005 - 2010)

Led daily shipping operations, coordinating outgoing shipments and staging materials.

• Maintained a 98% on-time shipment rate by optimizing truck scheduling and documentation flow.
• Strengthened communication between shipping and management, reducing delays and misrouting by 15%.

Production Supervisor - Mack Truck - Winnsboro, SC

(1986 - 2005)

Facility Closed

• Managed production scheduling across multiple departments, ensuring target output was consistently met.
• Improved line productivity by an estimated 20% by reorganizing shift workflow and addressing inefficiencies.
• Conducted routine inspections of work-in-progress and ensured quality benchmarks were consistently achieved.

Associate Degree (BA Program) - Denmark Technical College (1996 - 1996)

Computer Skills Certificate - Denmark Technical College (1994 - 1994)

High School Diploma - Blackville High School (1985 - 1985)