Magee

Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced Tuesday it has named Ed Magee as general manager of the company's Springettsbury Township plant.

Effective Dec. 16, 43-year-old Magee will succeed Vice President and General Manager Fred Gates, who retires in 2010.

Magee will have oversight of all operations at the plant, including the recently approved restructuring initiatives designed to make the plant competitive and sustainable in the future, the company said in a news release.

"Through his various assignments at Harley-Davidson, Ed has demonstrated he has the skills and ability to lead York and its transformation into a best-in-class operation," said Karl Eberle, senior vice president of manufacturing, in a press release. "I have no doubt that Ed, working closely with York's joint union and management restructuring team, will successfully evolve York into a lean, effective and efficient factory."

The company said Magee joined Harley-Davidson in 2003, serving in the materials organization in York.

His most recent roles were as general manager of the company's powertrain operations in Wauwatosa, Wisc., and general manager of special projects for Harley's global manufacturing operations.

Before that, Magee served as the process lead for manufacturing engineering at the Kansas City Vehicle and Powertrain Operations Facility, where he received his Six Sigma Green and Black Belt certifications, the company said.

He has also served as director of service strategy and technical communications.

Prior to joining Harley, Magee served in the U.S. Marine Corps, ending his service at the rank of lieutenant colonel in 2002, the company said.

He holds a bachelor of science in mathematics from the U.S. Naval Academy, a master's degree in public administration from George Mason University and a master's degree in business administration from Duke University, the company said.

Magee is active in the Milwaukee community and is an avid motorcycle enthusiast. He plans to move to the York area "in the near future," the company said.

-- Reach Christina Kauffman at 505-5436 or ckauffman@yorkdispatch.com.