William Janssen
Arlington,SD
Summary
Dedicated employee with extensive expertise in procurement and managing inventory at South Dakota Soybean Processors and Houdek. Proven ability to optimize production processes and implement effective safety measures. Strong focus on documentation and reporting, driving collaboration to achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Technician
Prairie Land Ag Supply
Brookings, SD
02.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in various equipment models.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure optimal performance.
- Documented service records and maintenance logs for equipment tracking.
- Provided on-site support for emergency repairs at customer locations.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls, repairs, and parts used.
- Repaired faulty components such as motors, pumps, valves, switches.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
Procurement Specialist
Houdek
Volga, South Dakota
09.2020 - 02.2024
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely procurement of materials.
- Analyzed market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms.
- Coordinated purchasing activities across multiple departments.
- Developed procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain optimal stock availability.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to understand their product requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
- Evaluated and researched suppliers and processed orders for purchases through new contracts and competitive bids.
- Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Sjolie Construction
Lake Preston, South Dakota
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Maintenance on heavy equipment
- Operate heavy equipment
- Conducted daily inspections of heavy machinery to ensure safe operation.
- Cleared job sites of debris using heavy machinery to prepare for next phases.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
Refinery Manager
South Dakota Soybean Processors
12.2007 - 05.2019
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Supervised daily refinery operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated production schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of production data and equipment maintenance logs.
- Attended weekly departmental meetings with senior management team members.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Analyzed data from laboratory tests to identify trends or opportunities for improvement in product quality or yield efficiency.
- Developed annual budgets for capital expenditures related to the refinery facility.
- Coordinated with maintenance personnel to ensure optimal performance of refinery equipment.
- Created work schedules for staff members to ensure adequate coverage during all shifts.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Preston High School
Lake Preston, SDSkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Safe Quality Food trained
- Inventory management
- Detail oriented and organized
- Works well independently as well as in a group or team setting
- Effective time management skills
- Leadership Experience
- Interpersonal skills
- Employee training
- Documentation and reporting
- Scheduling and coordination
Certification
- 40 Hour Osha Training
- Multiple SQF Certifications
Timeline
Service Technician
Prairie Land Ag Supply
02.2024 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Houdek
09.2020 - 02.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator/Foreman
Sjolie Construction
05.2019 - 09.2020
Refinery Manager
South Dakota Soybean Processors
12.2007 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Lake Preston High School
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