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Preston Mcilvaine

Summary

Accomplished plant manager with a proven track record in employee engagement and quality control. Continuously sees reduction in quality complaints while enhancing on-time delivery metrics. Maintained a flawless safety record with no lost time injuries for nine consecutive years.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager

Pacific Western Sales
Portland
09.2021 - 04.2026

Boosted on-time delivery and reduced quality complaints by over 80% through employee engagement initiatives and turnover reduction strategies

Enhanced labor efficiency by 15% through targeted training and process optimization

Established safety protocols achieving zero lost time injuries over four years

Reduced foil inventory by over 70% by establishing a visual management system

Plant Manager / Operation Manager

Johnson Electric
Springfield
02.2013 - 09.2021

Oversaw a 24/7 automotive operation with an average of 250 employees with over $150M in annual sales.

Adjusted processes to enhance efficiency, reducing scrap from over 2% to less than 0.4% of sales.

Revamped overtime process, reducing expenses by 30%.

Developed employee engagement program, maintaining over five years without lost time injuries.

Focus Factory Manager

Johnson Electric
Springfield
03.2012 - 02.2013

Led department of 75 associates to achieve key plant performance metrics.

Monitored production metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive measurable results.

Streamlined processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste.

Directed $60 million annual business unit, ensuring seamless daily operations.

Decision Support & Control Manager

Johnson Electric
Springfield
10.2009 - 10.2012

Developed and implemented cost and budget processes, ensuring budget adherence and improving forecasting accuracy.

Analyzed financial statements, providing actionable insights for strategic business decisions.

Streamlined processes, decreasing department close time by 60%, enhancing reporting efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05-2004

Skills

  • Lean manufacturing
  • Process optimization
  • Quality control
  • Inventory management
  • Production planning
  • Safety compliance
  • Cost reduction
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Employee engagement

Accomplishments

  • US Army Leadership and Development Course
  • US Army Basic Noncommission Officer Course

Timeline

Plant Manager

Pacific Western Sales
09.2021 - 04.2026

Plant Manager / Operation Manager

Johnson Electric
02.2013 - 09.2021

Focus Factory Manager

Johnson Electric
03.2012 - 02.2013

Decision Support & Control Manager

Johnson Electric
10.2009 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

North Carolina State University
Preston Mcilvaine