LEE MCMILLAN
Beloit
Summary
Experienced with managing plant operations and ensuring optimal production efficiency. Utilizes strategic planning and resource allocation to streamline processes and improve productivity. Track record of fostering collaborative work environment and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Plant Manager
Great Plains Mfg.
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations to ensure a secure work environment.
- Motivated staff to exceed production targets with regular feedback and support.
- Managed operational budgets by prioritizing cost-effective strategies for resource allocation.
- Streamlined production processes by adopting lean manufacturing principles.
- Analyzed financial performance to identify areas for cost reduction.
- Enhanced workplace safety culture for reduced incident rates.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Boosted employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational techniques.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Oversaw daily operations of 350,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
- Conducted thorough root cause analyses on production issues, identifying solutions for continuous improvement efforts.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
- Developed cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and improve communication across departments.
- Coordinated plant expansions and upgrades to accommodate increased demand while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
- Championed sustainable practices throughout the facility, implementing waste reduction strategies and energy-efficient technologies.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
PLANT MANAGER
Great Plains Mfg.
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations
- Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs
- Directed daily operations at 130,000 sq
- Ft
- Manufacturing plant
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations of all major departments, including production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures
- Evaluated and coordinated results of production and supported departments to ensure effective use of labor, materials and equipment resources for production
- Managed all areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation
- Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training
- Oversaw employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Managed budget effectively, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Enhanced plant productivity by streamlining operational processes.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Great Plains MFG
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries
- Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals
- Reviewed key performance indicators daily and made necessary adjustments to increase production
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices
- Achieved on-budget performance and production targets through management of teams and resources
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in Lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output
- Enhanced company objectives by developing benchmarks and performance optimization strategies
LEAN PROCESSING ENGINEER
Great Plains MFG
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Train managers and staff on Lean manufacturing, 5GEN, Kubota Production Systems, Problem solving techniques, and how to implement in their departments
- Oversee process flow throughout the plant and make recommendations on layout changes and bottle necks
- Set metrics for each department
- Work with the other 6 plants to drive standards throughout company
- Write standard work, quality check points, and safety check points
- Review time standards in routes and then check against current process
- Write/correct routing structures
- Measure cycle/run times and setup times in all departments
- Direct Kaizen events and track progress/cost savings made
- Create and maintain a 6S program in all departments
- Help determine product line placement throughout the 7 plants
- Improve safety through ergonomics
OWNER/BUSINESS PARTNER
Rev-e3
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Public education of e-waste, our companies capabilities, and how it all works together
- Day to day finances, taxes, and payroll
- Tracking of inventory on hand and strategize how to sell slow moving materials
- Updates to our business plan and rewrite on a yearly basis
- Write procedures and standard work for how we handle day to day business
- Pricing loads of e-waste and shipping product out of our facility
- Build cliental base with cold calls and follow ups
- Trouble shoot customers hardware, software, and repair
- Invoicing to customers
- Hiring and training of new personnel
- Review federal and state regulations and make sure we are within compliance
MATERIALS PLANNING ANALYST/PURCHASING SUPERVISOR/INVENTORY CONTROL SUPERVISOR
AGCO Sunflower Mfg
01.2012 - 05.2017
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels
- Monitor MRP and MPS requirements based off of schedule
- Goal of 8 inventory turns per year
- Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills
- Negotiating MOQ and pricing
- Implemented robust inspection policies to check quality of all incoming products
- (PPAP)
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers
- Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs yearly
- Evaluated staff performance against expectations
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs
- Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options
- Recruited and interviewed highly qualified candidates to fill vacancies
- Sourced well qualified candidates
- Outsourced all weld, fab, and paint products from start to finish
PLANT MANAGER
Farmway Coop
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Purchasing, accounting, and inventory accuracy
- Performing employee evaluations
- Preventative maintenance schedules on all equipment
- Keeping the plant organized and up to code
- Enforcing all safety rules and regulations
- Explaining new promotions and products to customers
- Making recommendations to producers on different fertilizers, chemicals, and rates
- Scheduling work loads for day to day operations and personnel
- Point of contact for all vendors
- Helping to set and implement company goals and strategies
- Budget and expenses
MATERIAL MOVEMENT SUPERVISOR
AGCO Sunflower Manufacturing
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Supervision of 30+ employees within the department, including hiring, lay- offs, etc
- Responsible for purchasing, maintenance, and rental contracts for all forklifts throughout the plant
- Communicating problems/concerns, solutions, and changes between employees and management
- Reconfiguring the setup of the warehouse to improve inventory accuracy, efficiency, and quality
- Advising time and location for all incoming freight deliveries
- Manage communication between material movement and other departments
- Take suggestions/requests from other departments and use them to make changes to improve overall production
- Clear negative reports daily
- Run employee reports daily
Education
Business Management Online -
Ashford University
01.2010
Skills
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Team building and development
- Strategic thinker
- Production planning
- Cost control improvements
- Professional communication skills
- Inventory coordination
- Supplier relations
- Purchase orders
- Organizational skills
- Continuous improvement processes
- Optimizing production output
- Supply management expertise
- Knowledge of 5S methodology
- Project management
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- Solved a final assembly constraint that lead to an increased sales of $21M per year.
- Increased powered unit production from 7.5 machines per day to 15 in 2 months; increasing gross sales by $37M/year
- Constructed an $8.4M strategy through 2030 to increase production to 50 units per day on our powered unit.
- Added pick to light in warehouse that delivers parts to assembly via AGV
- Installed a new assembly line run by AGV's
- Integrated manipulating arms on assembly line to enhance safety
Activities Interests Community Involvement
- Youth softball coach (ASA and USSSA)
- City Councilman
- KIDSLEAD youth camp
- Leadership Mitchell County
- Beloit First Christian Church member
- Crossfit Coach
Training
- Personify Leadership Level 1: Core Program 2024
- 5 Gen training, 2020
- Lean Office training, 2015
- Lean Manufacturing training (refresher course), 2015
- Leadership Mitchell County, 2015-2016
- Lean Training, 2014
- Klemmer and Associates Advanced Leadership Training, May 2006
- Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, & Corrective action training (QAI), 2010
- Lean Manufacturing Training, 2010
- Kaizen Training, 2010
- Managing Projects and Priorities, April 2009
- Strengthening Your People Skills in the Workplace, November 2008
- The Essentials of OSHA Compliance, December 2008
- Management Skills for First Time Supervisors, November 2008
- How to Deal With Unacceptable Employee Behavior, June 2008
- Coaching and Mentoring Skills for Managers and Supervisors, May 2009
Timeline
Senior Plant Manager
Great Plains Mfg.
07.2023 - Current
PLANT MANAGER
Great Plains Mfg.
10.2020 - 07.2023
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Great Plains MFG
11.2019 - 10.2020
LEAN PROCESSING ENGINEER
Great Plains MFG
01.2019 - 11.2019
OWNER/BUSINESS PARTNER
Rev-e3
05.2017 - 01.2019
MATERIALS PLANNING ANALYST/PURCHASING SUPERVISOR/INVENTORY CONTROL SUPERVISOR
AGCO Sunflower Mfg
01.2012 - 05.2017
PLANT MANAGER
Farmway Coop
01.2011 - 01.2012
MATERIAL MOVEMENT SUPERVISOR
AGCO Sunflower Manufacturing
01.2007 - 01.2011
Business Management Online -
Ashford University
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