Daniel Lee

Senior Director @ H-E-B | Manufacturing Strategy, Dairy Operations

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

About

With over 20 years of experience in leading and managing manufacturing operations, I am an innovative leader with a demonstrated history of high performance in a competitive and dynamic environment. I have a Six Sigma Black Belt credential and a strong background in manufacturing process improvement, strategy, and new business development. As the Director of Operations for the Snacks Network, I am responsible for overseeing the production, distribution, and quality of over 100 snack products across 4 plants and warehouses. I am focused on improving team engagement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, while driving uncommon results and growth. I have successfully implemented value stream mapping, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives that have increased efficiency, reduced waste, and enhanced profitability. I am also passionate about developing and empowering the next generation of leaders in the snack industry.

Experience

  • Board Member, National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board (MilkPEP) at MilkPEP
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Appointed by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board, which governs the federally authorized MilkPEP checkoff program. Provide strategic oversight for national fluid milk promotion, marketing, and consumer education initiatives, supporting industry growth and demand across the U.S. dairy sector.

  • Board Member, IDFA Fluid Milk Board at International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    Serve on the IDFA Fluid Milk Board, an industry segment board within the International Dairy Foods Association that provides strategic, product-segment governance and expert insight for fluid milk policy, industry priorities, and association initiatives impacting the U.S. dairy manufacturing sector.

  • H-E-B (11 yrs 3 mos)
    • Senior Director of Dairy Operations
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Director of Operations, Snacks Network
      Nov 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • General Manager, Snacks Network
      Dec 2020 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Manufacturing Leader at KLN Steel
    Jul 2007 - Feb 2015 · 7 yrs 8 mos