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Employment Gap
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Lenoard Donaldson

Harvest

Summary

Experienced and results-driven leader with over 25 years in the manufacturing industry, including more than 15 years in supervisory roles. I bring a solid foundation in leadership, team collaboration, and operational excellence, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and performance. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and I am proficient in SAP and the Microsoft Office Suite. Recognized for my analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication, I consistently motivate teams and drive results in fast-paced environments. Known for my professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and positive attitude, I strive to create respectful, productive workplaces. I am now seeking a position with a reputable company where I can apply my experience, contribute meaningfully, and continue to grow professionally.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Associate

BASF Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Served the accounts payable function for the site which included creating and processing purchase orders, review of payroll invoices for contract employees etc.
  • Vendor contact for contracts new and old as well as discrepancies
  • Served as the Site Training Coordinator using the Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Purchasing card administrator for the site
  • Prepared and transmitted all trouble tickets to the Customer Support management group.
  • Provided training and orientation to all employees
  • Evaluated and graded performance of all Customer Service Agents.
  • Prepared and presented safety performance reports to management group.
  • Responsibilities: (Accounting, Procurement, Training, Customer Service)

Production Supervisor

BASF Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2013
  • Conducted early morning orientation and end of week Process Improvement sessions with the team.
  • Identified weekly benchmarking targets.
  • Reviews performance evaluation reports on all team members.
  • Discussed performance evaluation results with all team members.
  • Verified confidential personal information provided by the customer before transferring data to Quality Assurance Officer.
  • Coordinated with Performance Analyst, Quality Assurance and Project Manager on statistics and accuracy ratings generated by the team.
  • Provided training, orientation, and guidance to all team members.
  • Assured strict adherence to guidelines and metrics as established by the company.
  • Conducted disciplinary hearings on all incidents involving team members and handed down penalties as mandated by company policy.
  • Responsibilities: (Leadership, Metrix Compliance, Safety, KPI’s, Training)

Inventory Control Team Leader

BASF Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Managed the raw material inventory for material prep department
  • Managed the recycle and drum inventory
  • Conducted weekly cycle counts for inventory accuracy and updated database
  • Scheduled delivery of trucks for raw material needed for production
  • Personally, loaded and unloaded trucks on the weekends to alleviate overtime of employees
  • Responsibilities: (Supply Chain Management)

Material Prep Planner

BASF Corporation
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Ordered raw materials needed for production runs
  • Ordered precious metals needed for production
  • Created weekly production schedule for material prep
  • Created process orders for slurry
  • Used complex calculations for precious metals and rare earth metals to create slurry as well as calculating the use of recycle material to reduce scrap.
  • Logistics for planning and coordinating areas for processing slurry batches to meet scheduling and customer needs.
  • Responsibilities: (Logistics Management)

Material Prep Chemical Operator

BASF Corporation
01.1993 - 01.1995
  • Created slurries from batch card instructions
  • Moved slurries via transfer lines and drums
  • Followed and conducted safety training
  • Operated various pieces of machinery such as Netzsch Mills & Pumps, Ball Mills, Overhead Cranes, Fork-trucks and Hoists.
  • Responsibilities: (Chemical mixtures)

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration/Human Resource Management

Columbia College
Colombia, MO
01.2017

Chemistry 101

Athens State College
01.1998

Business Administration

Jacksonville State University
01.1989

High School - undefined

Lee High School
01.1987

Skills

  • Site training manager
  • Six Sigma
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
  • Records Retention Specialist

Timeline

Administrative Associate

BASF Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2018

Inventory Control Team Leader

BASF Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2006

Production Supervisor

BASF Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2013

Material Prep Planner

BASF Corporation
01.1995 - 01.1997

Material Prep Chemical Operator

BASF Corporation
01.1993 - 01.1995

Chemistry 101

Athens State College

Business Administration

Jacksonville State University

High School - undefined

Lee High School

Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration/Human Resource Management

Columbia College

Employment Gap

March 2019 – June 2025: Focused on recovering from health issues following a car accident while also serving as a full-time caregiver for my sister and three brothers. My sister passed away in August 2021, one brother in June 2022, and another in September 2023. My remaining brother suffered a severe stroke in June 2024. After spending several months in a rehabilitation facility, he is now continuing his recovery through home-based rehabilitation.