BURR MCDONALD
Frankfort,KY
Summary
Results-driven Production Leader with high-performance standards and significant experience in overseeing the beverage production process, logistics, and warehouse operations. Adept at planning, organizing, and recommending strategies that ensure the product is developed successfully per specifications. Quickly builds collaborative partnerships with all staff levels while leading, motivating, and inspiring production teams to succeed.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distillery/Dryhouse Operator
Bulleit Bourbon Distillery
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
Production Team Leader
WOODFORD RESERVE DISTILLERY
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: A Brown-Forman Company
- Lead, train, and coach teams on three shifts for the production and packaging of world-class alcoholic beverages
- Train teams in quality and production practices and the Brown-Forman values
- Develop and implement production timelines and delegate tasks to ensure efficiency and high-quality products
- Conduct safety checks on all equipment operated during the production process and monitor workers activities
- Analyze, track, and log machine downtime for all three shifts
- Assist in the resolution of production process issues
- Consistently adhere to OSHA safety regulations
- Instrumental in a10% increase in production of a major packaging product through effective management and efficiency improvements
- Serve as team supervisor when required
- Assist in production planning and resources allocation with Supervisor and other members of leadership staff
Bottling Line Machine Operator
WOODFORD RESERVE DISTILLERY
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated multiple machines in the bottling department
- Bottled, labeled, inspected and packaged produced products according to specifications
- Adhered to production schedules and quality control guidelines
- Utilized the DMA (Density Meter) to conduct proof checks
- Operated forklift to assist with shipping and receiving functions
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, tracked outbound finished goods and completed shipment paperwork
- Trained new employees to support the onboarding process
Truck Driver/Warehouse Operator
WOODFORD RESERVE DISTILLERY
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Entered and removed barrels from warehouse and transported barrels to the bottling line
- Palletized, dumped, filled, and stored barrels and ensured the accurate and timely pickups and deliveries of barrels
Bottling/Warehouse Operator
WOODFORD RESERVE DISTILLERY
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Bottled, labeled, inspected, and packaged products
- Performed general warehouse duties and loaded/unloaded trucks
- Shipped products and monitored warehouse inventory
- Conducted sensory evaluations on barrels of products
Maintenance Technician/Groundskeeper
ASHFORD STUD
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Maintained the grounds of a3,000-acre horse farm
- Operated tractors, skid-steer loaders, bush hogs, front-end loaders, bulldozers & excavators to perform tasks
Damage Prevention Specialist
UNITED STATES INFRASTRUCTURE
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Located and marked underground utilities
- Assessed and routed workload for maximum efficiency
- Responded to emergency and damage investigations
- Collaborated with contractors, property owners, and colleagues in a courteous and professional manner
Lead Man
SHADWELL FARM
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Supervised a crew of10 employees for grounds maintenance, fencing, and cattle management on a500-acre farm
Education
Business Administration
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Richmond, KYSkills
- Production Operations
- Warehouse Management
- Logistics Management
- Safety Management
- Beverage Production
- Team Leadership & Training
- Performance Management
- Assembly Line Concepts
- Inventory Control
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inspections & Troubleshooting
- Problem & Dispute Resolution
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Quality Control
- Machine Operations & Calibration
- Density Meter Operations
- OSHA Safety Standards
- Effective Communication Skills
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Astute Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Time & Stress Management
Certification
- Forklift Operator Certified
- OSHA Certified Lockout/Tagout
- First Responder Certified
- CPR Certified
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Distillery/Dryhouse Operator
Bulleit Bourbon Distillery
04.2021 - 12.2024
Production Team Leader
WOODFORD RESERVE DISTILLERY
01.2019 - 03.2021
Bottling Line Machine Operator
WOODFORD RESERVE DISTILLERY
01.2018 - 01.2019
Truck Driver/Warehouse Operator
WOODFORD RESERVE DISTILLERY
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bottling/Warehouse Operator
WOODFORD RESERVE DISTILLERY
01.2016 - 01.2017
Maintenance Technician/Groundskeeper
ASHFORD STUD
01.2015 - 01.2016
Damage Prevention Specialist
UNITED STATES INFRASTRUCTURE
01.2010 - 01.2015
Lead Man
SHADWELL FARM
01.2004 - 01.2010
Business Administration
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
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