Mikel Lykins
Director of Operations | Lean Six Sigma | Servant Leader | U.S. Army Veteran | DEI & Sustainability Advocate
- Role
- Director of Operations at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.
- Location
- Nashville, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mikel Lykins
Enterprise transformation executive specializing in multi-site operational turnarounds…
Experience
Director of Operations
Jul 2025 — Present · Elizabethon, TN, US
Lead strategic operations for a A.Y. McDonald flagship manufacturing facility, driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost through disciplined execution and continuous improvement initiatives. • Champion a culture of operational excellence by implementing Lean methodologies, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and aligning frontline engagement with enterprise-level goals. • Oversee full site accountability for P&L, resource planning, and long-range operational strategy, supporting sustainable growth and alignment with A.Y. McDonald’s legacy of integrity and customer commitment.
Education
University of Maryland College Park
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
Master Business Operational Excellence
Aveta Business Institute for Six Sigma
Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Business Management
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