Jerry Grant
Winters
Summary
Dedicated production professional with over 15 years of experience in machine operation and product inspection. Skilled in training new employees and maintaining safety protocols, contributing to streamlined operations and improved team performance. Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
Abilene, Texas
03.2026 - Current
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
Production Worker
Buddy's Plant Plus
Ballinger
05.2010 - 02.2026
- Operated machinery for potting and planting various plant species.
- Assembled plant displays for retail presentation and customer engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold cleanliness and organization standards, supporting overall operational efficiency.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and best practices.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
- Reported any issues to supervisor immediately for resolution.
- Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
- Ensured proper labeling of completed products before shipping out.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors, and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Monitored production line operations, ensuring adherence to efficiency and accuracy standards, contributing to consistent output quality.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Analyzed work orders to determine materials needed for each production batch.
- Tracked production data such as number of items produced per hour, day, week.
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to standards.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Monitored inventory levels to facilitate timely replenishment of materials and supplies.
- Implemented quality control measures to safeguard product integrity, enhancing customer satisfaction and compliance with industry standards.
- Trained new hires on the use of machinery and standard operating procedures for the line.
- Monitored production lines to ensure accuracy of product quality, quantity, and timing.
- Reviewed product specifications prior to each shift start-up and monitored output throughout the shift.
- Ensured that all team members followed company policies and regulations regarding safety, work environment, attendance.
- Adhered strictly to established guidelines and procedures while performing duties.
- Troubleshot technical issues that arose during assembly process.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on all machinery used in the production line.
- Contributed to team objectives by rotating between production lines and daily tasks to fulfill demand.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abilene High School
Abilene, TX05.1971
Skills
- Machine operation
- Machinery operation
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- OSHA compliance
- Safety management
- Quality standards
- Production line support
- Product inspection
- Attention to detail
- Troubleshooting methods
- Assembly line expertise
- Assembly procedures
- Product assembly
- Machine setups
- Batch production
- Product packing
- Shipping coordination
- Shipping logistics
- Shipment preparation
- Materials handling
- Counting accuracy
- Documentation
- Temperature control
- Team coordination
- Cross-training
- Training new hires
- Effective communication
- Collaboration techniques
- Problem solving
- Deadline compliance
- Workplace cleanliness
- Industrial safety standards
- Equipment calibration
- Customer focus
- Equipment calibration
- Collaboration techniques
Timeline
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
03.2026 - Current
Production Worker
Buddy's Plant Plus
05.2010 - 02.2026
High School Diploma -
Abilene High School