Dynamic Operations Executive

Grant E. McKinley Sr.

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Operations Executive with a demonstrated record of exceeding profitability goals, turning around underperforming units and driving increased revenues

Summary Statement:

High-energy leader experienced in leading organizations in lean culture transformation, higher profits, greater efficiencies, market growth and outstanding customer satisfaction. Excel in continuous improvement, change management, revenue growth, financial management, business turnaround and driving operational excellence. Champion of strong focus on customer satisfaction and loyalty. Finely honed employee relations, motivation, management development and training qualifications.

Key Core Competencies:

P&L Responsibility Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Operational Excellence Multi-Site Manufacturing Operations

Customer Relations/Satisfaction Quality and Performance Improvement

Implementation of Lean Systems Domestic/International Business Development

Global Supply Chain and Negotiations Turnarounds/ Change Management

Team Development and Leadership Extensive International Experience

Markets : Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Electronics, Medical, Construction and Technology

Quality Systems Certifications: AS 9100-D, ISO 9001, ISO 13486

Selective Accomplishments:

Successful business growth strategy increased sales revenues by over 60%, added new customer relationships and doubled annual revenues within 9 months. (Alva Manufacturing)

Created business strategy that leveraged internal technical strength into double digit growth and profitability while transitioning a customer base from a low value service content to a partner driven high value production oriented customer base. (Dye Precision CNC)

Strategic realignment of supply chain pool creating global flexibility and cost advantages. Leveraged significant improvement in product line offering and lead-time while virtually eliminating distribution shortages. (Hubbard)

Completed business performance turnaround after identifying profitability gaps, poor systems integration and lack of strategic margin management. Profitability improvement of $5M annually. (GI Plastek)

Transformed traditional batch manufacturing operation to a lean focused, team managed, statistically driven organization. Streamlined inventory, reduced overhead, implemented 5S culture while improving customer satisfaction and OTD delivery by more than 60%. (McKechnie)

Developed and executed business globalization strategy by creating alliances, joint ventures, and technical licensing opportunities. Leveraged over $60M in global business awards. (GenCorp)

Re-configured business systems to streamline poor customer service elements from RFQ’s to order acknowledgement and product delivery. Improved On-Time delivery from 26% to 88% and order lead times from 16 to 8 weeks. (Veridiam)

Career Highlights

Alva Manufacturing, Inc. San Diego, CA. 05/2017 - Present

COO - High Precision CNC Machining - Aerospace/Defense

Sought after to drive double digit sales growth, improve customer relations, turnaround poor financial and manufacturing performance. Strengthened core business systems, including ERP utilization, in preparation for new business (SpaceX, Boeing, Lockheed, and Northrop) opportunities while strengthening departmental competency. Expanded current facility to accommodate additional high tolerance CNC machines, larger assembly and shipping areas, as well as improve part movement and facility flow. Strengthened and grew part margin awareness and increased gross margins by an average of 10%. Drove cultural transformation centered around teamwork and lean principles driving efficiencies from 60% to 80%.

Dye Precision CNC, Inc. San Diego, CA. 08/2014 – 05/2017

COO - High Precision CNC Machining - Aerospace/Defense/Technology

Promoted to drive double-digit growth. Leveraged a three-pronged business strategy in manufacturing technology base that transitioned a low value customer base to a high value niche service offering while diversifying a strong customer base. Prepared company for aerospace/defense (Northrup/Boeing/Aerotek) business growth in all areas including floor space expansion, power requirements, continuous flow and talent acquisition, and new machine technologies capable of handling harder metals with .0001 tolerance requirements,. Created a committed lean culture that embraced change and efficiency goals. Streamlined working capital improving cash flow and increasing funding availability.

Specialty Manufacturing Inc. San Diego, CA. 1/2012 – 4/2013

VP of Operations and Engineering - Plastics Thermoforming Medical/Commercial

Successful cultural transformation of an organization relying on old systems, old equipment, and lack of quality ownership. Improved customer satisfaction through engineering support and program management. Introduced ‘Quality at the Source’ quality responsibilities.

Veridiam Oceanside, CA. 07/2010 – 12/2011

Director of Operations/Engineering - High Precision CNC Machining Aerospace/Defense/Medical

Transformed a acquisition based medical/dental/industrial contract manufacturing company from two entrepreneurial based business cultures into a lean minded systems driven culture. Consolidated and relocated business to a larger facility including building refurb and prep. Introduced new CNC equipment technology, automated inspection and secondary processes. Increased throughput by 30% and improved On-Time Delivery from 26% to 88%.

Hubbard Enterprises 08/2006 - 06/2010

Director of Supply Chain Plumbing Support Distribution - Commercial/Residential Construction

Developed operational strategies that included the acquisition of a proprietary product and distribution company. Global Supply Chain strategy included transferring manufacturing from US to China aligning distribution network with kanban inventory systems. Mentored and trained young manufacturing management team in lean manufacturing techniques and tools.

McKechnie/GI Plastek Custom Injection Molding/Automotive Division VP / GM

ASC Inc. Custom Injection Molding/Automotive VP Engineering / GM

GenCorp Inc. Rubber Extruding&Molding/Automotive Bus. Dev. / Prog Mgr

General Dynamics Composites/Defense, Aerospace Mfg Engineer

Boeing Electronics/Defense/Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

Education & Credentials

MBA, Business - Indiana Wesleyan University (Marion, IN),

BS, Design Engineering - Brigham Young University (Provo, UT)

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