Douglas Burton Jenkins
Delano,TN
Summary
With a proven track record at Sunbelt Solomon, I excel in leadership and operational efficiency, enhancing team performance and project completion rates. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and safety protocols, my detail-oriented approach and natural leadership have consistently improved workflow and reduced costs, showcasing my commitment to excellence and team motivation. People-oriented team leader successful in monitoring performance, delegating work and motivating members. Motivational Team Leader skilled in designing and following production schedules. Offers proven history of maximizing team productivity to meet targets. Dedicated to employee safety and proactive assignment, schedule, and personnel management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Sunbelt Solomon
Decatur, TN
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Thomas Contracting
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, and skid steers, as well as fleet trucks for hauling equipment and building roads and construction pads.
- Ordering and picking up supplies needed for specific jobs.
- Logging equipment use and employee hours for each site.
- Building fences and installing gates, liaison between property owner and contractor.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
Genera Incorporated
09.2021 - 01.2022
- I started off in Pulp and was certified, then moved to Thermoforming and was certified in that area.
- I provided samples, logged, and recorded them.
- Ran all tests and added necessary chemicals, providing clean water.
- Sent clean water to the Loudon treatment plant.
- My reason for leaving was a company-wide layoff when investors were lost.
- Monitored production output for any inconsistencies or defects.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during operation of the pulper.
- Kept detailed records of production runs, including batch numbers, run times and yields.
- Worked closely with other operators to ensure efficient workflow throughout the process line.
- Stored finished product in designated areas following standard operating procedures.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
Corrections Officer
McMinn County Justice Center
01.2010 - 09.2021
- I supervised the budget and my duties included inventory, ordering, and budgeting the supplies needed to run the jail
- I scheduled all truck deliveries
- I streamlined this process and was able to save money which could be used in other areas
- I served as an on the road officer as well as a court officer in the McMinn criminal and civil courts
Supervisor
Waupaca Industries
01.2002 - 01.2009
- I supervised 24 employees in the Disa department
- I was responsible for employee payroll
- I monitored and ordered the material supply needed for the department
- I had a perfect safety record
- While melting iron I ensured the safety of my team members by always performing lock out tag out safety precautions on equipment
- I would set up machinery and do repairs needed to ensure it ran correctly
- I operated touch screen monitors to adjust the machines to run at top performance
- As my reviews were above average, I was one of five supervisors chosen to assist management at the Tell City Indiana plant when the Etowah plant was shut down
Shipping Technician
Arch Chemicals
01.1997 - 01.2002
- My responsibilities included doing inventory
- I scheduled loaded and unloaded trucks
- I ordered trucks, uniforms, food commissary and parts for vehicles
- I searched for three quotes for the cheapest price
- I pulled loads from warehouse storage per pick list
- I scanned the product to ensure the correct order was being shipped to the customer
- Located drum and cased products utilizing safe forklift operation procedures to shipping dock
- I spotted and loaded trailers, crossed trained as a palletizer operator
- During six-week shutdowns, I replaced pump motors, shafts and serviced liquid chlorine machines
- I also installed pumps and dry belts
- I worked in liquid and dry chlorine, testing chlorine levels in the lab
- I assisted the supervisor with accident investigations and monthly fire extinguisher checks
- I filled the appropriate container with correct pool product and performed quality checks to ensure correct product weight
Education
High School Graduate -
Polk County High School
01.1989
Skills
- Detail-oriented, skilled in scheduling, planning, and time management
- Natural leader with experience in supervisory roles, and coaching
- Work Planning
- Documentation And Reporting
- Evaluating Employee Work
- Team motivation
- Performance Improvement
- Safety
Certification
- Accident Investigation
- Certified Forklift Operator
- DOT Hazardous Material Transport
- Certified Wastewater Treatment
- Heavy Equipment Operator
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Team Leader
Sunbelt Solomon
01.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Thomas Contracting
01.2022 - 01.2024
Genera Incorporated
09.2021 - 01.2022
Corrections Officer
McMinn County Justice Center
01.2010 - 09.2021
Supervisor
Waupaca Industries
01.2002 - 01.2009
Shipping Technician
Arch Chemicals
01.1997 - 01.2002
High School Graduate -
Polk County High School