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

  1. Director of Operations

    A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.

    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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