Dan Patterson
Salem,IA
Summary
I am a driven professional with extensive experience in shipping logistics at ConAgra Foods and operations management at Remington Seeds. I have a proven track record in negotiating cost-saving shipping supplies, enhancing team productivity, and implementing effective safety procedures. I have strong leadership and resource-allocation skills and am committed to optimizing processes and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping Logistics
ConAgra Foods
06.2010 - Current
- Negotiated, purchased, and sourced shipping supplies and equipment, saving over $20,000.
- Provided shipping documentation and relayed information to recipients.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Communicated freight status with customers, shipping partners, receiving parties and internal team.
- Assisted shipping team by helping prepare loads and move to waiting trailers.
Plant Operations Manager
Remington Seeds
2001 - 2010
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt Pleasant Community High School
Mt. Pleasant, IA01-1990
Skills
- Shipping logistics
- Prepare shipping documents
- Shipping and receiving functions
- Shipping, receiving, and warehousing
- Operations management
- Resource allocation
- Team leadership
- Safety procedures
Accomplishments
- Achieved Level 4 by completing line lead and crewing with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised a team of 30 staff members.
- SAP Training
Certification
- Leadership Training
- Supervisor Training
- Certified Seed Grader
- Certified Fork Truck Operator
Timeline
Shipping Logistics
ConAgra Foods
06.2010 - Current
Plant Operations Manager
Remington Seeds
2001 - 2010
High School Diploma -
Mt Pleasant Community High School