Don Mckenzie
LaCrosse,WA
Summary
Seasoned Superintendent with a proven track record at Ritzville, Whse. Co, adept in relationship building and project management. Excelled in coordinating shipments, enhancing quality assurance, and optimizing grain purchase processes. Demonstrated leadership by effectively managing teams and ensuring safety, contributing to significant operational improvements.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Ritzville, Whse. Co
5252 Burr Canyon RD, Pasco Wa.99301
04.2019 - 08.2024
- Manage Grain Facility
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Manage Staff.
- Communicate with Barge Companies on outgoing shipments.
- Coordinate incoming shipments with company Grain Buyers.
- Purchase Grain from local Farmers and report sales to Company .
- Managed weekly work hours ranging from 40 to 65, based on shipment and intake levels.
Superintendant
Louis Dreyfus Company
5252 Burr Canyon RD, Pasco, Wa 00301
02.2012 - 03.2019
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by implementing Company safety procedures.
- Worked flexible hours across , weekend, and holiday shifts. 40-65 depending on demands.
- Scheduled incoming and outgoing grain shipments
- Maintained Maintenance schedule .
- Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Pest Control : Using pyrotechnics to maintain quality on open ground pile storage.
- Pest Control: Using pyrotechnics on Seasonal birds from establishing nest on elevator equipment.
- Spraying noxious weeds on company grounds with ATV or Wheel Tractor.
Assistant Superintendent
CLD Pacific Grain
5252 Burr Canyon RD, Pasco Wa 99301
12.2002 - 01.2012
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by [Action].
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Coordinated Staff between two facilities.
- Coordinated with Grain Merchants on incoming shipments.
- Coordinated with Barge companies on outgoing shipments
- In Charge of all routine Maintenance between both facilities.
- Pest Control ; using pyrotechnics for protecting quality on open ground pile storage.
- Pest Control : using pyrotechnics for seasonal birds from establishing nest on elevator equipment.
- Spraying Noxious weeds on company ground with ATV or Wheel Tractor.
- Hauling Tractor to and from both lactation .
Wharehouseman
Louid Dreyfus Corporation
5252 Burr Canyon RD. Pasco, Wa 99301
04.1981 - 11.2002
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily productivity goals and complete tasks on time.
- Maintained equipment functionality through routine inspections, cleaning, and preventative maintenance measures as required.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Spaying Noxious weeds on company grounds with ATV or Wheel Tractor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washtucna High School
05-1979
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Project coordination
- Project management
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Superintendent
Ritzville, Whse. Co
04.2019 - 08.2024
Superintendant
Louis Dreyfus Company
02.2012 - 03.2019
Assistant Superintendent
CLD Pacific Grain
12.2002 - 01.2012
Wharehouseman
Louid Dreyfus Corporation
04.1981 - 11.2002
High School Diploma -
Washtucna High School
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