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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
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
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
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
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
Don Mckenzie