Steven J. Milby
Pooler,Georgia
Summary
Results-driven Senior Manager with a strong track record in operations and facilities management. Spearheaded initiatives that generated significant cost savings, such as eliminating $650K in excess inventory and enhancing storage capacity by 242,000 cu ft through targeted project execution. Proven ability to drive operational excellence and compliance in high-stakes environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Planning and Storeroom Manager
U.S. Sugar
Savannah, GA
05.2025 - Current
- Directed maintenance planning and storeroom support for 72,000 work orders and a $23M MRO portfolio, achieving 98% inventory accuracy while ensuring material availability and reliable plant operations.
- Managed 24 operational processes and led site-wide training and qualification programs, achieving a Proactive LCE Assessment rating and advancing operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Managed $152K project to procure and deploy two Big Top warehouses, adding 242,000 cu ft of storage capacity, enhancing organization, accessibility, and inventory management to resolve storage constraints.
- Managed $85K Vidmar storage and hazardous-waste containment projects, increasing capacity 30%, adding tertiary containment, eliminating chemical-storage hazards, and improving site regulatory compliance.
- Spearheaded a three-month initiative to digitize 14,202 MRO items in FileBound, improving parts access and visibility across 18 locations while accelerating purchasing and reducing errors, downtime and costs.
- Executed a legacy inventory reduction plan, eliminating $650K in excess and obsolete centrifugal parts within 12 months to support installation of new centrifugal assets.
- Team leader and Change Manager for site migration from Maximo to SAP on Nov 1, 2026; ensured end-to-end data migration, overseeing data cleansing, transformation, validation, user adoption, and cutover preparation.
Senior Facilities Engineer, Engineering and Facilities
Target
Midway, GA
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Led a $600K dock-leveler replacement project for 75 dock positions; redesigned the vendor and operations schedule, increasing daily installation output from 2 to 6 units and cut the overall project timeline in half.
- Directed seven critical equipment upgrade projects totaling $956K, coordinating 60 contractors and managing materials and inventory to complete projects on schedule while minimizing operational downtime.
- Resolved a multi-year underground water-line failure by securing a $42K CAPEX project and leading replacement of 500 feet of compliant piping, completing the work with zero operational disruption.
- Developed the site's first quarterly HVAC inspection strategy; created a $93K repair plan, secured corporate CAPEX approval for 22 HVAC repairs, improved maintenance and environmental conditions across the facility.
- Led an $86K ventilation upgrade; coordinated stakeholders, site teams, and multiple vendors to remove 24 obsolete fans and install 12 high-capacity systems; identified and corrected vendor-related safety issues.
- Directed high-risk, two-week $143K HR renovation project, establishing interim office space and organizing demolition, repairs, electrical, IT, painting, flooring, and furniture modifications to ensure timely delivery.
- Developed annual operations and maintenance plan for 1.5-million-square-foot distribution center, aligning 106,000 staffing hours across five shifts to meet equipment maintenance requirements.
- Coordinated multi-agency annual infrared electrical inspections and repairs for 286 discrepancies; developed $129K CAPEX package and resolved 20 safety issues without operational impact.
- Piloted the CMMS team through a corporate Lean initiative, completed 80,000 IBM Maximo updates in four months and improved KPI performance 75% in asset, purchase order, work order, and inventory processes.
Operations Manager, Engineering and Facilities
Target
Midway, GA
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Led COVID-related breakroom and electrical expansion projects, secured $160K in CAPEX funding and equipment; organized five shifts to complete both projects in 30 days to support peak-season operations.
- Resolved multi-year yard-truck fuel shortage by securing funding and approval for 4,000-gallon fuel tank installation, enhancing operational capability during COVID.
- Coordinated site teams and external engineers to address 40 material-handling critical equipment escalations, minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring operational continuity.
- Anticipated staffing and experience gaps before peak season, developed LiftPower PIT contract-support strategy, managing maintenance and quality for 392 PIT assets to meet operational needs.
- Executed a complete physical inventory of 188 powered industrial trucks in four days, first inventory in seven years; eliminated 14 corporate errors, identified 21% excess equipment, and removed 40 units from the site.
Executive Director of Operations
20th Maintenance Group
Shaw AFB, SC
11.2016 - 02.2019
- Advised Director on strategic direction and operations across four sub-divisions, overseeing resources, development, training, health, morale, and welfare of 1,944 personnel.
- Analyzed daily operations and resources; managed $53.6 million budget, $75 million munitions account, and 93 facilities valued at $144 million to achieve operational goals.
- Developed yearly strategic workforce plan, enabling production of 46,003 sorties, 91,490 flight hours, and 63 F-16 demonstration flights for 25 million viewers, ensuring protection of 58 aircraft for the President.
Director of Operations
20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Shaw AFB, SC
01.2012 - 11.2016
- Fostered lean initiative and mitigated $3 million F-16 aircraft parts shortage; reduced aircraft fleet discrepancies by 83% in just 43 days and set new 3 year low; beat Air Force metric standards by 51%.
- Developed strategic plan for 79 F-16s valued at $3.4 billion; performed 6,216 maintenance actions and 73 major phase inspections; led to unit’s Headquarters Award win for 'Best Operations' 2016.
- Implemented lean strategies; reduced 400 eTool enigmas to 24; developed 76 working eTools to meet sortie production, resolving 3-year issue and achieving Headquarters paperless technical order standard.
Senior Manager
Multiple Air Force Bases
02.1989 - 07.2012
- Initiated aircraft generation equipment maintenance database to manage and track 92 assets; led 94% fully mission capable rate, beat 84% standard and rated 'Outstanding' by higher command.
- Organized and executed four deployment rotations for 100 members, managing 25K required training items to ensure compliance and timely departures.
- Resolved individual mobility readiness update issues with outside unit using root cause analysis, elevating mobility readiness rates by 28 points to 98% within 30 days.
Education
Airframe and Powerplant Certification -
Federal Aviation Administration
08-2018
Master of Project Management - Distinction
DeVry University
Downer, Illinois02-2017
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management – Cum Laude
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, Arizona12-2012
Skills
- Facilities management
- Inventory management
- Asset management
- Vendor management
- Budget allocation
- CMMS, IBM Maximo, SAP
- Risk assessment
- Safety compliance
- Project coordination
- Problem solving and analysis
- Communication skills
Timeline
Maintenance Planning and Storeroom Manager
U.S. Sugar
05.2025 - Current
Senior Facilities Engineer, Engineering and Facilities
Target
05.2022 - 05.2025
Operations Manager, Engineering and Facilities
Target
07.2019 - 04.2022
Executive Director of Operations
20th Maintenance Group
11.2016 - 02.2019
Director of Operations
20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
01.2012 - 11.2016
Senior Manager
Multiple Air Force Bases
02.1989 - 07.2012
Airframe and Powerplant Certification -
Federal Aviation Administration
Master of Project Management - Distinction
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management – Cum Laude
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University