John McKay
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Summary
Operations Management
Accomplished, results-oriented professional with extensive experience in coordinating teams to ensure operational excellence. Experienced in leadership positions, committed to promoting synergy and rapid response to critical issues. Successfully managed two start-up companies from ground floor to profitable sale stage resulting in acquisition from larger companies with substantial return on investment for private equity holders.
Adept at developing and implementing comprehensive internal communications strategies to bring management and employees together to reach common goals. Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with emphasis on upholding company guidelines and ethical considerations. Highly capable of analyzing existing processes to develop noticeable improvements. Proven ability to train, evaluate, and motivate large and successful employee teams. Recognized as an effective leader with strong strategic planning and staff management skills. Visionary with solid experience managing all levels of multiple projects, including budgeting and administration. A strong problem-solver with excellent time management skills. Energetic, self-motivated, and hardworking in all aspects of my life. Exceptionally creative with impressive organizational abilities and interpersonal skills. Strong planning, coordinating, and delegating capabilities. Excellent problem-solving skills and proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Achieved above 99% run time with Vista and Pine run through an effective maintenance and preventative maintenance program. Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented Veteran, committed to pursuing a long-term career and to work as a key player in a competitive and creative environment with a leading corporation that offers a scope of growth as an individual and as a professional.
Areas of Expertise
•Business Development
•Strategic Planning & Execution
•Effective Communication
•Team Leadership & Training
•Performance Optimization
•Project Management
•Operations Management
•Relationships Development
•Problem Resolution
Career Experience
Area Maintenance Manager, JLL/Amazon 2021 – Current
Focused and driven customer service oriented maintenance leader of the entire fulfillment center. Responsible for driving a safe and reliable work culture in a high pressure and fast paced environment. Managing and overseeing maintenance tasks including PM completion, instant breakdown repairs, short and long term maintenance driven projects. Safety, KPI and metrics focused maintenance to develop solutions to complex problems to ensure the highest reliability possible.
Manager of Operations, Pine Run Midstream 2017 – 2021
Establish safe working culture, procedures, and guidelines by implementing effective procedures to ensure seamless operations. Leverage leadership skills to manage daily tasks, including KPI’s, operations, optimization, financial activities, projects, and personnel for smooth workflow. Oversee 3rd party activities on existing and new facilities through strategic planning and execution for optimal results. Ensure all Midstream DOT and environmental permit compliance for operational excellence.
●Recruited and mentored key team members with exceptional communication skills to meet organizational goals.
●Created and implemented effective strategies, while focusing on operational excellence for quality performance.
●Managed the startup / commissioning of equipment and facilities, ensuring the safety of operators and assets.
●Overseen the safe, efficient and environmentally sound operation of 10 natural gas gathering plants.
Manager of Operations, Vista Gathering 2013 – 2016
Recruited and oversaw the operations group, including direct reports and 3rd party contractors by utilizing effective management skills to attain organizational goals. Developed and implemented company policies, safety practices, procedures, budgets, and culture for optimal results. Build, planned, and commissioned new infrastructure to ensure increased production.
●Leveraged leadership skills to manage budget for new and existing operations and projects for smooth workflow.
●Ensured DOT and all permitting compliance for the facilities and pipeline to attain operational excellence.
●Overseen the safe, efficient and environmentally sound operation of 5 natural gas gathering plants.
Compression and Maintenance Supervisor, Williams Midstream 2010 – 2013
Performed day-to-day management and provided oversight of the company’s compression with accountability focused on KPI’s. Planned, scheduled, and coordinated compressor maintenance and repairs, including inventory management to achieve organizational objectives. Recruited, mentored, and managed compression team of 15 direct reports by utilizing exceptional communication skills to increase operations efficiency.
●Managed yearly compressor and maintenance budget with strategic planning / execution for smooth workflow.
●Developed and implemented operational / maintenance procedures and standards to ensure optimal results.
Area Superintendent, Shift Supervisor, Qualified Operator, Sunoco, Inc 1999 – 2010
Maintained high safety standards and zero incidents or OSHA recordables through strategic planning and execution for optimal results. Developed and implemented strike contingency training for management personnel to ensure quality performance.
●Leveraged leadership skills to manage six supervisors, including more than 60 indirect reports to meet organizational goals.
●Resolved contract disputes by successfully negotiating with Union/Management through exceptional communication skills.
●Successful and progressive leadership in a Union represented company
Additional Experience:
United States Navy - Supply Division, F-14 tomcat troubleshooter
Owner/Operator 5 years - Hawgee Sty-L BBQ - Sales, Marketing, Safe Serv Certified, Bottling and sales of BBQ Sauce, food prep and sales through food truck and catering
Education
AA Business Management, University of Phoenix, 3.92 GPA