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Jake Witherspoon

Manning,SC

Summary

Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Randolph Trucking LLC, enhancing operational efficiency by 30% through meticulous maintenance oversight and strategic tech recruitment. Expert in timber harvesting supervision and fostering strong client relationships, I excel in labor management and safety adherence, driving significant improvements in productivity and employee engagement.

Have experience in a broad range of skills thru holding a variety of responsibilities and enjoy a challenge to get people organized to work together .

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Job Foreman

Tracys Logging
02.2023 - Current
  • Maintain professional, organized, and safe environment for employees .
  • Hire, manage and motivate employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maintain all 10 pieces of equipment involved in running a chipping job including 6 trucks and trailers.
  • Perform all mechanic work and ordering of parts as needed.
  • Meet with landowners and timber consultants to set up the next job to be performed.

Job Site Manager

J.C. Witherspoon Jr, Inc.
12.2021 - 02.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive referrals.
  • Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills in addressing unexpected challenges during the timber harvesting process, resulting in minimal delays.
  • Produced extensive planning on road work access to site resulting in minimal missed days due to weather.
  • Handled all mechanic work and maintenance necessary to keep logging job running with minimal downtime.
  • Provided and promoted a safe work place for all employees.

Terminal Manager/Shop Manager

Randolph Trucking LLC
02.2018 - 10.2020
  • Facilitated delivery of dispatched loads by assigning boards and developing contingency plans.
  • Oversaw maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
  • Increased trucks running by 30% in first six months just due to picking up shop production and recruiting qualified techs.
  • Performed human resource-related tasks by interviewing and hiring employees, performing payroll functions and evaluating drivers.
  • Promoted safety programs throughout terminal by conducting meetings and communicating safety program messages.
  • Planned freight loads and coordinated with drivers to achieve accurate, timely delivery of products.
  • Fielded customer complaints and comments and rectified issues.

Fleet Manager/Shop Manager/Project Manager

Superior Transportation
05.2014 - 12.2017
  • Maintained accurate records of all vehicles'' registration, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections.
  • Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
  • Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
  • Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.
  • Maintained accurate driver information for delivery scheduling.
  • Provided all drivers with pertinent safety materials regarding rules and regulations.
  • Managed all projects that involved heavy or oversized freight (mostly machinery or 100 ft bridge beams that required steerable dollies).
  • Assisted with route surveys and permit ordering
  • Designed numerous special attachments to hold oversized or odd shaped equipment.
  • Specked and ordered all new trucks thru dealerships.
  • We were a dealership for Sennebogen Material Handling Equipment which i managed any maintenance that was done along with updates or any other repairs needed before delivery including running them thru our paint booth.
  • Handled all estimates and billing involved with Sennebogen.
  • Coordinated all training for techs thru the Mack dealership
  • Handled all after hours calls from truck drivers (we ran 50 units )

Patial Owner

Lumberjack Services/East Wood/ J.E.W. Trucking
08.1998 - 05.2014
  • Created a positive work environment by hiring talented individuals and providing ongoing training opportunities to enhance employee skillsets.
  • Implemented operational improvements that increased efficiency and reduced overhead costs.
  • Collaborated with fellow owners on strategic planning efforts aimed at improving overall business performance over time.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and service providers to secure favorable terms and conditions for the company.
  • Directed sales initiatives that led to steady increases in revenue while maintaining healthy profit margins.
  • Operated 3 chipping and logging jobs.
  • Operated 30 trucks and trucks and trailers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Manning High School
Manning, SC
06.

Skills

  • Field Coordination
  • Timber harvesting supervision
  • Construction supervision
  • Preconstruction Planning
  • Site Inspections
  • Labor Management
  • OSHA Standards

Timeline

Job Foreman

Tracys Logging
02.2023 - Current

Job Site Manager

J.C. Witherspoon Jr, Inc.
12.2021 - 02.2023

Terminal Manager/Shop Manager

Randolph Trucking LLC
02.2018 - 10.2020

Fleet Manager/Shop Manager/Project Manager

Superior Transportation
05.2014 - 12.2017

Patial Owner

Lumberjack Services/East Wood/ J.E.W. Trucking
08.1998 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

Manning High School

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