LEE MCKINLEY
Operations Management
Owingsville,KY
Summary
Mr. McKinley has 34 years direct experience in Industrial Manufacturing, Engineering, and Construction industries. From Managing Director & Site Manager directing a $127 million yearly revenue manufacturing plant, to Project Manager for the build of a $350 million facility in 3 years on budget and under time, to adding development technology to control manufacturing quality aspects of heavy flat tow carbon fiber production. Mr. McKinley has spent countless hours managing engineers, designers, system owners, batch processing in the microchip manufacturing industry and large heavy tow in the textile industries.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
MAINTENANCE AND PROJECTS MANAGER
Commercial Special Truck Holdings (CSTH)
Cynthiana, Kentucky
4 2024 - Current
- Created and implemented multimillion dollar Maintenance programs including developing, monitoring and ensuring efficient use of preventive and predictive maintenance programs in Fiix CMMS
- Designed and managed maintenance and capital related projects
- Analyzed failures and implemented modifications and standardized spare parts, components and machinery to prolong time between failures creating an environment of reliability
- Reduced costs with thorough budget analysis and identifying areas for improvement.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, progress updates, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Cultivated positive work environment that fostered teamwork, innovation, and creative problem-solving among team members.
- Delivered high-quality results by setting clear expectations and providing consistent feedback to team members.
SITE MANAGER
SGL Carbon
Moses Lake, WA
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Supervise and coordinate all functions of a $127 million yearly revenue, 24 hour manufacturing Operations for the continuous process of Carbon Fibers production
- Directed, supervised and coordinated all plant departments and management of existing systems for finance, production, quality, maintenance, engineering, operational excellence and HR
- Returned a culture of safety, excellence and responsibility after a company executive turnover and COVID-19 life adjustments
- Was responsible for a financial positive shift in EBITDA by 2022 even through lack of raw materials from over seas
- Created and implemented a return to safety culture through a series of lean manufacturing and operational practices such as HPI, 6S, GEMBA, Management of Change, and Structured Problem Solving by placing safety back into the hands of the production floor
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
HEAD OF ENGINEERING AND PROJECTS
SGL Carbon
Moses Lake, WA
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Supervise and coordinate all functions of the Plant Engineering Department ensuring physical plant design for production and environmental standards
- Coordinated and balanced department workload for efficient and effective processes
- Worked with VP of Plant Operations and technical/production leaders to determine and implement plan capital programs
- Oversaw and designed engineering projects to develop plant environmental and production equipment emphasizing safety and process optimization
- Ensured effective management of outside contractors for all plant operational and capital projects
- Managed budgets effectively while ensuring resource allocation aligned with company goals and objectives.
- Grew existing client relationships through consistent weekly communication and effective contact.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to identify opportunities for integration into existing systems or develop innovative solutions.
- Recommended constant changes to optimize the process
- Monitored and analyzed $7.7 MM yearly energy consumption
- Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of junior engineers.
HEAD OF MAINTENANCE AND PROJECTS
SGL Carbon
Moses Lake, Washington
10.2011 - 09.2017
- Supervised and performance managed departmental teams effective utilization of process systems, budgets, capital project coordination, maintenance work order system, MRO parts program and technical documentation control
- Created and implemented Maintenance programs including developing, monitoring and ensuring efficient use of preventive and predictive maintenance programs in SAP CMMS
- Designed and managed maintenance and capital related projects
- Developed departmental budgets and maintained all functions efficiently within budget
- Analyzed failures and recommend modifications and standardized spare parts, components and machinery to prevent or prolong time between failures creating an environment of reliability
- Promoted a safety first culture by placing the responsibility of safety on the personnel
- Would analyze and monitor engineering resources and, if necessary, involved external sub-contractors for consistent project progress, verifying project results on the basis of facts and data related to customer requirements and company guidelines
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive identification of potential issues and timely repairs.
- Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations and provided coaching as needed, fostering professional development while maintaining high standards of work quality.
PROJECT MANAGER, PROJECT ENGINEER, PROJECT FIELD ENGINEER
Intel
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
06.1992 - 10.2011
- Was responsible for coordination of all trades, manning projects, scheduling, and costing/ tracking of the project and engineering staff for tool install, to include designs
- Became well versed in the language of contracts and contract law
- Responsible for the production of claims to reclaim money lost in improper engineering practices
- As Project Engineer providing job tracking, job costing, estimating, scheduling
- Was responsible for creating a new database for high-purity pipe estimating used at Intel, Rio Rancho
- Responsible for organization between engineering staff disciplines
- Managed and scheduled contractors performing work under Mass-X, concrete work from ground up and structural steel
- Tracked drawings and drawing logs, RFI logs, submittal logs and contractor job costing
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
BDM International
Albuquerque, New Mexico
08.1989 - 06.1992
- Designed and developed Tamper Detection Devices for the US Government
- This consisted of selecting materials, trade studies and extensive laboratory experimentation on optically transparent plastics and bonding agents
- Also involved structural design and analysis for elevator work cage and the Air Force
- Automated Laser De-coating System
- Test procedures were written and performed on all projects
- All design drawings were inspected by the Government's Mil Spec Quality Assurance Group
Education
Bachelor of Science - METAPHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MINISTRIES
University of Metaphysical Sciences
Arcata, CA 05.2001 - 01.2010
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 05.2001 - 01.1992
Skills
Client based relations
Strong verbal & written communication
Hands on Team Leadership
Conflict management
Residential construction
Timeline
SITE MANAGER
SGL Carbon
02.2021 - 04.2024
HEAD OF ENGINEERING AND PROJECTS
SGL Carbon
09.2017 - 02.2020
HEAD OF MAINTENANCE AND PROJECTS
SGL Carbon
10.2011 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - METAPHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MINISTRIES
University of Metaphysical Sciences
05.2001 - 01.2010
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
University of New Mexico
05.2001 - 01.1992
PROJECT MANAGER, PROJECT ENGINEER, PROJECT FIELD ENGINEER
Intel
06.1992 - 10.2011
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
BDM International
08.1989 - 06.1992
MAINTENANCE AND PROJECTS MANAGER
Commercial Special Truck Holdings (CSTH)
4 2024 - Current
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