Ernest Falcone

About Ernest Falcone

Experienced Production Planner with a demonstrated history of working in the farming industry. Skilled in Management, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Business Process Improvement, and Manufacturing. Strong operations professional with a Certificate of Completion focused in Electronics from Phoenix Institute of Technology.

Experience

1. Inventory, Shipping and Receiving Manager

   Sanitary Stainless Welding, Inc. - Sswi

   Jan 2018 — Present · Fresno, CA, US

   Inventory ManagementOversee and maintain accurate inventory of raw materials, WIP (work-in-progress), and finished goods.Implement and monitor inventory control procedures to ensure accuracy and traceability.Coordinate and conduct counts and annual physical inventory audits.Manage inventory transactions within the current Microsoft excel spreadsheets.Identify and reduce obsolete or slow-moving inventory to improve cash flow and storage efficiency.Shipping OperationsPlan, coordinate, and manage daily shipping operations for finished goods and outbound materials.Ensure all shipments meet customer requirements for quality, quantity, labeling, and documentation.Negotiate and manage relationships with freight carriers, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery.Collaborate with customer service and production planning to meet delivery schedules.Receiving OperationsOversee incoming shipments of raw materials, packaging, and components.Verify accuracy of received materials against purchase orders and maintain records.Work with Quality Control and Purchasing to resolve discrepancies or supplier issues.Ensure proper storage, handling, and traceability of all received materials.Leadership & Continuous ImprovementSupervise and develop warehouse staff, including shipping, receiving, and inventory personnel.Establish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for warehouse operations.Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and safety.Partner with production and procurement teams to improve material flow and reduce downtime.Skills & Competencies:Experience leading a team and implementing process improvements.Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Strong analytical and data management abilities.Effective communication and collaboration across departments.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management software.

Education

• Roosevelt High School

  Diploma, General Education

  1985 — 1989

• Phoenix Institute of Technology

  Certificate of Completion , Electronics

  1990 — 1992

Skills

• Kaizen
• Continuous Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Project Planning
• Manufacturing
• Supply Chain Management
• Customer Service
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Product Development
• Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office