Tim Jenkin Retiring After 32 Years at Hampford Research
In 1994, Tim Jenkin began his journey with Hampford Research, starting on the second shift after accumulating a decade of experience in chemical operations at Upjohn.
Tim’s dedication and expertise enabled him to advance steadily within the organization. He held a series of key roles, including shift supervisor, assistant plant manager, plant manager, engineering services coordinator, and ultimately, engineering services manager.
Over the years, Tim provided calm and steady leadership for numerous projects at Hampford. His unwavering focus on teamwork, consistency, and quality served as a foundation for the organization’s success for more than thirty years.
Tim always worked to preserve Hampford Research’s legacy, while constructing robust systems that would support ongoing growth and continued success.
Throughout his tenure at Hampford Research, Tim played a pivotal role in numerous continuous improvement initiatives. His leadership was instrumental in the company’s adoption of its first enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, which streamlined operations and enhanced organizational efficiency. Tim also guided the team through the challenging process of ISO certification, ensuring that Hampford Research met rigorous international standards for quality and consistency.
As the company embraced Lean principles, Tim was at the forefront of the rollout of Lean training, empowering employees to identify and eliminate inefficiencies. He introduced the product owner model, fostering greater accountability and ownership within project teams. In addition, Tim was responsible for implementing Hampford Research’s management of change system, strengthening the company’s ability to adapt and grow.
Outside of work, Tim’s passions include exploring breweries, caring for rescued racetrack greyhound dogs, camping, and supporting the Raiders – wherever they play! These interests will continue to keep him busy in retirement.
We appreciate Tim’s many years of devoted service. He will be deeply missed, and we wish him all the best in retirement.