Edward T. McKinney
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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Experienced Shingijutsu trained Lean/ Six Sigma/ Process Improvement
Director with not only extensive hands-on experience creating,
implementing, and supporting "Change" within Organizations, but also
managing the implementation of these improvements with quantifiable metrics
across the businesses in both US and International areas.
. Six Sigma Black Belt/Lean Practitioner including both "Greenfield" and
"Brownfield" Lean Conversions
o International experience in Mexico, Europe and China
o Effectively Implemented Lean in both Manufacturing and "Back
Office" environments
o Over 800 Lean Kaizen Events/ RIEs, Do Its, 5S/ 6S Events, Six Sigma
Projects
. Extensive experience in the field of quality systems, manufacturing
engineering, and management including direct P&L responsibility.
. Implemented numerous Six Sigma, Lean and Quality Systems Improvement
projects in both Commercial & DOD environments in both internal and
external consulting roles.
. Comprehensive Quality Systems experience including ISO 9000:2000, TS
16949, AGA, DOD, GMP, UL, and NSF. ASQ-certified CQE, CRE, CQA, CQT, RAB
certified quality systems Lead auditor and IRCA registered Lead assessor*
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Simpler Consulting
08/2014- Present
Gemba Coach
. Provide focused daily management to assure implementation of improvement
ideas into daily operations and culture of the site,
. Led Teams in preparing for and follow up from Rapid Improvement Events in
Health care settings including Emergency Department Patient Flow, and
Visiting Nurse process flow.
. Contract Position
Belden Corporation
11/07 to 08/2014
Director Lean Enterprise
. Planned, Organized and Led Lean Conversion of Huizhou China Manufacturing
Operation and APAC "Back Office" Kaizens during a one year China Ex-Pat
assignment
. Led Operations and "Back Office" Lean Improvement Activities in
Netherlands, Germany, and Czech Republic during short term International
Assignments.
. Led Corporate-Wide Operations and "Back Office" efforts in the reduction
of Order to Finished Goods Cycle Time resulting in the change from a 28
day average to an 8 day average within the corporation.
. Fully integrated and sustained a Complete Global Cash Management
(including Cash forecasting reporting and ) within the Corporate Finance
Group freeing $128MM in "trapped cash" leading to an International Award
for the Belden Finance Group.
. Successfully led the corporate Finance Tax team reducing errors in the
Transfer Pricing Process yielding an $18MM sustained improvement
. Improved the Global Financial Closing Process by reducing the cycle time
by 70% (7 days to 2 days)
. Led the implementation of Division-Wide Material Pull Systems which
resulted in the reduction of finished goods Inventory by $45MM (60 %
reduction) .
. Led Variation Reduction Kaizen event which improve process yield from a
negative Cpk value to a sustained 2.65 Cpk which directly lead to an $8MM
increase in product sales and improved profitability of 70% for the
product.
ALTIVITY PACKAGING 07/05 to
11/07
Altivity Operating Systems (Lean Systems) Leader
. Directed the activities of 6 manufacturing facilities decreasing cycle
time within the region from 15 to 9 days.
. Completed standardized Lean Conversion process for Utah Operating
Facility with documented saving $12MM.
. Created implementation plan, teams and directed activities for site
conversion from a standard mass production facility to a Lean facility
including:
o Implemented Strategy Deployment and Lean Daily Management realigning
objectives and reporting structure for documented saving of $3MM to
bottom line
o Determined initial value streams, stratified customer base across the
value streams to create initial targets for implementation and led Top
Level Value Stream Mapping and Analysis for sites achieving decreased
cycle time of 5 days (50% improvement) and added $4MM to bottom line
for Utah facility.
INTERGRAPH CORPORATION 11/03 to
04/05
Sr. Systems Consultant/ Lean Six Sigma Master Sensei
. Conducted Lean RIEs with $25MM documented first year savings based on
reduction of waste and increased process flow for the F/A-22 Sustainment
team.
. Technical Lead for internal Project Management team. Facilitated the Lean
system conversion achieving a 50% reduction in review time, improving
project visibility and overall customer satisfaction. Evaluated existing
methods, developed standardized methodology, proposed system wide changes
and monitoring systems to assure goal attainment and permanent cultural
change.
. Internally recertified as Six Sigma Black Belt
MCKINNEY & ASSOCIATES, Leitchfield, Ky 12/01
to 10/03
Independent Trainer/ Consultant for High Performance Methods & Quality
Systems
Independent Consultant for numerous client companies and contractor for
the PIC Group located in Nashville, TN. As a Trainer /Consultant, the area
of expertise was in teaching/ mentoring and assisting the implementation of
the requirements of both TS 16949 including customer specifics, and ISO
9000:2000 quality systems combined with Lean. Presented multiple day
seminars in all aspects from overview through implementation in both public
and on-site settings.
. Performed training in: QFD, PPAPs, MSAs, FMEAs, Control Plans; Process
Mapping; Auditing Skills; Problem Solving; Error Proofing (certified
trainer for GM); Lean Enterprise / Manufacturing Techniques including:
Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Lean Error Proofing Systems, Standard Work,
Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, 5S; Six Sigma Methods
and Compliance with ISO/ TS standards.
. Developed Supply Chain Lean integration process for tier one and tier two
suppliers and TS conversion tools to optimize productivity and improve
customer satisfaction rating and leading to TS certification.
PLASTIC PRODUCTS COMPANY INC., Greenville, KY 09/96 to
12/01
Corporate Director of Quality/ Corporation ISO/QS-9000 Management
Representative
Responsible for the activities of seven manufacturing facilities in all
aspects of the quality function. This included preparation and
implementation of budgets and performance metrics. Directly interface with
customers to reach predetermined performance objectives.
. Implemented Supplier Development/ Certification programs decreasing
Quality Costs by 30% while maintaining component quality levels.
. Implemented documented Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques to
streamline processes prior to their initial release to the manufacturing
site achieving a 30% improvement in Process Cycle time.
. Implemented conversion of two Production Locations from traditional High
volume production to Lean with a direct result of 45% improvement of
available production capacity, substantial reduction in inventory, an
improvement in PPM to 1/10th of previous level.
JONES PLASTICS & ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Louisville, KY 06/86 to
01/96
Vice President of Quality Assurance
Directly responsible for the development and implementation of quality
systems through out the company to assure compliance to ISO-9000
specifications at six operational sites with the result of successful
registration. Set overall quality policy, objectives and priorities for the
corporation including the organization and planning for budgets, capital
expenditures, and training. Interfaced with customers to assure continued
improvement in customer satisfaction goals.
. Utilizing GE Six Sigma and TPS training integrated the Value Stream
Mapping, Kaizen, and Error proofing systems, into process redesign for
production supply chain. Developed and implemented a CPI reducing PPM by
90% (1000 PPM to 100 PPM) and improved process cycle time by 4 days.
. Mentored site quality managers and engineers for redesign of Customer
Value Stream (including aspects of both Lean and 6 Sigma). As a direct
result, awarded "Bronze Medal" as most improved supplier (awarded for the
company and individually) from their major customer, Whirlpool.
. In association with Hyperion (a joint venture between JCI and Saturn)
redesigned efforts of the Supply Chain Value Streams utilized in
component production at the Frankfort, KY facility. Included all aspects
of Lean to achieve 4-hour total lead-time.
EDUCATION
SPALDING UNIVERSITY, Louisville, KY
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, 1989 AOC: Organizational Development
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Nashville, TN
Associate of Science Degree - Business
Communication & Information Systems, 1979
*PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATIONS
ASQ Certified Quality Technician (T-760) 8/79 Certified Trainer
for General Motor Error Proofing
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (E-8000); 12/80 I.Q.A. Registered
Lead Assessor A008684
ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (R-1664); 04/83 ASQ Certified Quality
Auditor (11922); 06/95
R.A.B. Cert. Systems Lead Auditor Q04082 IRCA Certified
Auditor (cert# 01186490) 09/04
Shingijutsu Trained Lean Sensei Certified Six Sigma Master
Black Belt
Member of the Arts and Sciences Advisory Council for Spalding University
Member and Seminar Presenter for the Office of Economic Development
Industry Council on Competitiveness (ISO Implementation)
*Not all certifications are current