Donald Jennings

Production Supervisor with 30+ years of experience leading high-volume press operations, supervising 30+ team members, and maintaining quality, safety, and production flow in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Skilled in training teams, minimizing downtime, optimizing machine setups, and ensuring accurate reporting and traceability. Strong ability to build collaborative teams, enforce OSHA-compliant safety practices, and coordinate with cross-functional departments to meet daily production goals.

Assembly Production Supervisor - Autokiniton - Fountain Inn, South Carolina

(2026-01)

Supervised daily production assembly operations to ensure efficiency, quality and on time delivery of products.

• Led, trained and evaluated team of workers, improving productivity and reducing errors.
• Monitored workflow processes and implemented continuous improvements to optimize output.
• Conducted performance reviews, provided coaching, and resolved employee issues effectively.

Press Supervisor - Gestamp Automation - Union, South Carolina

(2015-08 - 2025-11)

• Supervise daily operations for a 30+ employee workshop, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met.
• Assign daily tasks, coordinate shift responsibilities, and support balanced workload distribution.
• Train and coach employees to strengthen skills and improve overall performance.
• Prepare, calibrate, and troubleshoot press machinery to reduce downtime and maintain production flow.
• Conduct equipment inspections, identify defects, and coordinate preventative maintenance.
• Monitor workflow, enforce SOPs, and ensure accurate production documentation.
• Support quality initiatives including traceability, document control, audits, and corrective actions.
• Build strong working relationships with operators and management to resolve issues efficiently.
• Lead weekly meetings, sharing production updates and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain production logs including weights, delivery times, and shift performance data.

Technical Lead - Gestamp Automation - Union, South Carolina

(2010-07 - 2015-08)

• Analyzed system performance, identified inefficiencies, and implemented improvements.
• Provided technical support to operators and supervisors to improve throughput.

Press Team Lift Driver - Gestamp Automation - Union, South Carolina

(2007-11 - 2010-07)

• Operated lift equipment safely and efficiently to support production workflow.
• Coordinated with teams to improve material handling and machine readiness.

High School Diploma - Union County High School