RICHARD J. MCKAY
Stevens Point,USA
Summary
Dynamic project manager with over 20 years of experience in overseeing large-scale logistics operations, international shipping, and transportation. Expertise in staff management, production, warehousing, and equipment supply and maintenance programs developed through extensive work in high-pressure environments such as Iraq and Afghanistan for twelve years. Recognized for reliability and strategic acumen in planning, budget management, and risk assessment, consistently delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER (Assistant Program Manager)
TACOM, Warren, MI
Warren, MI
03.2023 - Current
- Current APM for MAXXPRO/MATV programs until transition to sustainment within Lifecycle while managing the IPT team.
- FMTV (PM Representative - Quality) overseeing Oshkosh Truck on FMTV2A platform while ensuring contractor meets >90% readiness for COSIS fleet while using Power BI tracking/measuring data and analytics.
- Conducting FIRs/Tests coming off production line prior to sales floor pre-DD250 to support Government Engineering Team.
- Proficient in Earned Value Management principles concerning cost, scheduling, and performance while adhering to program schedules for FMS and US Military units.
- Managed and oversaw the fielding of the EOD 226 M-ATVs to 37 different units in 19 months instead of 24 months.
- Conducted different briefs from PEO Leadership up to HQDA DCS G-8 US Army on bi-weekly statuses.
- Oversaw a cost savings of $17.7 million with DCS harvesting material and integrations from different arsenal locations under the EOD MMPV swap to M-ATV fielding plan.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER – DEDICATED
Koch Industries
Green Bay, Wisconsin
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed transportation processes for specific plants/mills, as well as primary distribution centers.
- Built and sustained positive relationships with internal and external customers, teammates, and carriers to meet weekly goal >2000 miles a week for each driver.
- Monitored contractor performance for compliance with applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, contract data reporting requirements, and other contractual requirements.
SC LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN 4, FOREIGN MILITARY SALES SUPPORTING IRAQI AIR FORCE
Lockheed Martin
Greenville, SC
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Mentored Iraqi Air Force Airmen in technical supply functions, including Logistics and Supply Chain Management for the Iraqi Air Force F-16 mission.
- Maintained 32K line items of inventory (ASL, Shop Stock, GFE, and Bench stock) with >95% accuracy.
- Played a key role in determining logistics objectives and long-range goals, and led efforts to identify, develop, and implement process improvements resulting in measurable savings in time and costs.
- Performed root cause analysis on any discrepancies in inventory or shipments, implementing solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Managed inventory levels using SAP and optimized storage solutions to improve efficiency.
SENIOR LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT ANALYST, NAVY LCS PROJECT
Lockheed Martin
Marinette, WI
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Performed contract administration functions, including funds cancellation and reconciliation, contract closeout, database integrity, and verifying contractor progress for approval of contract financing.
- Conducted inspections with the Government Property Administrator, overseeing subcontractor inventory and ensuring proper procedures were followed per FAR 52.245-1 for storage and security.
- Met and interacted regularly with supplier leadership and various functional elements within the Government to foster a cooperative relationship and to promote a mutual understanding of contract requirements.
- Reduced logistics costs with strategic planning and effective vendor negotiations saving >$300k.
Education
MBA - Applied Leadership and Decision Making
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI08-2025
Master of Science - Management
University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Green Bay, WI12-2022
Master of Arts - Organized Leadership, Operations Management
University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Green Bay, WI12-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI12-2020
Skills
- Systems implementation
- Workflow planning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Quality assurance and control
- Contract management
- Team collaboration
- Agile methodology
- Processes and procedures
- Task prioritization
- Customer relations
- Root-cause analysis
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Achieved the successful fielding of 226 MATVs within a 19-month period to 37 different units without missing one fielding with accuracy and efficiency. Success rate was 100%, under schedule and under cost.
- Managed and contracted on multiple Military platforms for twelve years in Iraq, and Afghanistan.
- Study Abroad in Scotland – rec. Extraordinary Leader Award 06/2019.
Certification
- Awarded Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification received from UW Stevens Point - Dec 2024.
- Awarded Community and Economic Impact Graduate Certificate from UW Stevens Point – Aug 2025.
- Awarded Technical Diploma in Project Management, July 2020.
- Received multiple Certificate of Achievement Awards.
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER (Assistant Program Manager)
TACOM, Warren, MI
03.2023 - Current
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER – DEDICATED
Koch Industries
05.2021 - 02.2023
SC LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN 4, FOREIGN MILITARY SALES SUPPORTING IRAQI AIR FORCE
Lockheed Martin
10.2015 - 01.2019
SENIOR LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT ANALYST, NAVY LCS PROJECT
Lockheed Martin
08.2014 - 10.2015
Master of Science - Management
University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Master of Arts - Organized Leadership, Operations Management
University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
MBA - Applied Leadership and Decision Making
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
- United States Marine Corps Infantry Squad Leader, MOS 0311 1989-1994 (active); 1994-1997 (reserve).
- United States Army Infantry Squad Leader, MOS 11B 1997-2001
- Current Secret DOD Security Clearance on File (JPAS)