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DENNIS E. JENNINGS

Columbia,SC

Summary

Seasoned Team Manager with a robust background in production operations at Westinghouse Electric Company, where I led a team of 30 to surpass production goals while ensuring safety and quality compliance. Expert in safety management and team leadership, I excel in motivating personnel and streamlining processes for peak efficiency.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Manager in Production Operations

Westinghouse Electric Company
Columbia, SC
07.2021 - Current
  • Directed and coordinated production, processing, and distribution for SNM
  • Managed team of 30 personnel to ensure safe operational practices.
  • Adhered to health and safety guidelines compliant with company policy as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Ensured equipment operated efficiently and securely.
  • Maintained adherence to company policies and customer satisfaction standards in product manufacturing.
  • Fostered an inclusive team culture, promoting diversity and encouraging innovative ideas.
  • Analyzed and measured employee performance, taking appropriate disciplinary action or recognition based on work performance.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Established effective communication channels between departments to ensure information is shared accurately and efficiently.
  • Monitored team performance, tracked progress towards goals, identified areas of improvement and provided feedback to employees.

Team Coordinator / Pellet Operator

Westinghouse Electric Company
Columbia, SC
10.2000 - 06.2021
  • Monitored progress against goals set by the team leader and provided feedback accordingly.
  • Communicated assigned responsibilities to each group member to delegate tasks.
  • Collaborated with management team to meet organizational and departmental goals.
  • Packaged finished products and prepared boxes, containers and pallets for shipment to distribution centers.
  • Verified adequate and proper training for technicians on how to safely use processing equipment.
  • Provided administrative support for the team, such as creating presentations, taking notes during meetings, preparing agendas and maintaining records of key decisions.
  • Determined opportunities to streamline current processes and provided direction to team.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between staff members through effective communication strategies.
  • Worked through each required task and step in production processes.
  • Met with team prior to each shift to deliver updates on scheduling and production and answer questions from employees.

Security Supervisor

Burns Security
Columbia, SC
04.2000 - 10.2000
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo truck and visitors
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify the cause of errors and defects
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors
  • Conduct physical security and risk vulnerability inspections, evaluate and provide recommendations
  • Reviewed facilities designs regarding where sensitive materials are located
  • Evaluated existing security procedures
  • Applied appropriate security standards
  • Greeted guests and conduct proper sign-in procedures
  • Developed and execute physical security standards and procedures
  • Trained and supervise security personnel
  • Assisted or lead security and/or safety awareness training for personnel

Military Police

United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
11.1990 - 10.1998
  • Supervised teams in support of security and installation policy during operational hours
  • Drafted military and non-military correspondence
  • Operated and maintained communications equipment
  • Expert in tactical and technical procedures
  • Planned and briefed personnel on missions
  • Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat operations
  • Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to 35 personnel
  • Planned crime prevention measures and operated police desk
  • Gathered, processed and secured evidence from crime related activity
  • Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse action and made recommendations as requested
  • Attended military police investigation school while on active duty

Education

Master of Business Administration -

University of Phoenix
04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer and Information Technology, Cyber and Network Security

East Coast Polytechnic Institute (ECPI)
Columbia, SC
11.2020

Skills

  • Chemical Processing
  • Production Procedures
  • Pellet Line Production
  • Safety Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Coordinator
  • Acting Team Manager
  • Team Manager
  • Transition to Management (Completed)
  • Production scheduling
  • Team leadership
  • Performance evaluation
  • Training development
  • Time management
  • Inventory control
  • Employee motivation
  • Risk management
  • Motivational
  • Safety training
  • Equipment inventory
  • Succession planning
  • Workforce planning
  • Performance coaching
  • Customer focus

Timeline

Team Manager in Production Operations

Westinghouse Electric Company
07.2021 - Current

Team Coordinator / Pellet Operator

Westinghouse Electric Company
10.2000 - 06.2021

Security Supervisor

Burns Security
04.2000 - 10.2000

Military Police

United States Marine Corps
11.1990 - 10.1998

Master of Business Administration -

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Computer and Information Technology, Cyber and Network Security

East Coast Polytechnic Institute (ECPI)

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