KERRY MCPHERSON
Kingsport,Tennessee
Summary
Accomplished Program Manager provides in-depth understanding of developing and implementing organizational strategies. Well-versed in spearheading new initiatives to support functional operations and [Type] project completion. Excellent aptitude for financial management, budgeting, procurement and contracting. Proficient in managing logistics analysis, including inventory and supply chain performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
01.2019 - Current
- Led industrialization efforts to develop and maintain the strategic vision of the product portfolio supporting a sustained growth plan for North American Steering sites.
- Led high-performance matrix teams consisting of application, product, quality and manufacturing engineers.
- Coordinated efforts of a 20-member cross-functional team accountable for steering gear sub-assembly system development, engineering documentation, and launch support for all-new steering systems of passenger car program.
- Managed new Tier II product launches for Maserati, Hyundai, Fiat-Chrysler, and eGO representing $50M in sales.
ZF, TRW Automotive
Rogersville, TN
05.2016 - Current
Operations Excellence Manager
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Drove an organizational strategy focused toward a “true north” mission using strategic deployment and lean transformation.
- Implemented a plant-wide digital OEE measurement system that led to a headcount reduction of 11% and productivity increase of 19%.
- Implemented the site’s first plant wide visual management system including a daily shop floor performance management process.
- Doubled the annual cost reduction gains by leading multiple cross functional teams to identify and implement $2M in savings.
- Raised ZF global production scorecard by 15% leading to plant's first passing score in five-year assessment history.
- IATF 16949 internal auditor, VDA 6.3 lead auditor.
Operational Excellence Manager
KOMATSU
Duffield, VA
06.2010 - 05.2016
- Led the development of the vision, mission and strategic deployment of a plantwide lean transformation.
- Designed and executed all site improvements and capital investments in a custom OEM and rebuild site for underground mining equipment.
- Implemented, standardized, and led transformational deployment in brownfield sites in Bluefield, Lebanon, KY, WV, Ontario, CA.
- Designed the strategy, developed the program, and implemented the process replace a failed transformation introducing policy demployment, visual management, standard work, daily management and strategic deployment.
- Implemented continuous improvements resulting in 2.5 M safety working hours; 13% increase in productivity; 15% increase in on time delivery; 25% decrease in cycle time; 25% increase in inventory turns.
- Led organizational development and training activities resulting in 2,500 hrs.
- Of classroom training and 9,000 hrs.
- Of employee kaizen participation.
Supplier Development Engineer
TRW AUTOMOTIVE
Lafayette, IN
03.2010 - 06.2010
- Conducted over 30 successful new product launch and quality systems assessments at forging, plastics, and steel suppliers across the Eastern and Midwestern regions of the United States.
Field Consultant
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE UT Center for Industrial Services
06.2009 - 12.2009
- (pro bono while full time student, Recommended a $850,000 savings implementing a warehouse outsourcing solution for Johns Manville in Etowah, TN.
- Reduced UT Facilities Services Department open work order status by 25% by introducing project management methods.
TRW AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA STEERING
09.1998 - 12.2008
Program Manager
Rogersville, TN
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed full program development and launch in a matrixed organization of a portfolio of product lines that met or exceeded targets for cost, delivery, and timing.
- Acted as business excellence lead for all global PMO requirements.
Supply Chain Project Launch Manager
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Reduced annual operating costs by $5M executing best cost sourcing initiatives for supply chain projects in North America, Europe, Asia, and India.
Corporate Six Sigma Training Coordinator
Six Sigma Green Belt
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Managed a six-month campaign that resulted in, training for 2,000+ North American employees.
- Corporate Lean Promotion Office for Transactional Processes.
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Implemented $1M in annual cost savings (inventory, logistics, and purchasing) conducting transactional workshops across 25 North American sites.
Continuous Improvement Engineer
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Facilitated, trained, or participated in more than 100 kaizen events across value steams of four sites.
Sr. Manager
Washington, MI
01.2008
- Developed global policies, designed and executed training, and drove operational excellence within a global PMO establishing a corporate project management strategy for 13 global operating group creating project governance standards, requirements, best practices and frameworks.
- Improved the success of new product launch phase gate milestone on time achievement globally by 75%.
- Subject matter expert who authored global talent management standards for talent acquisition strategies, competency models, performance management, leadership profiling, and career pathing in addition to WBS, communications planning and other key topical areas.
Project Manager
01.2004
- Implemented over $20M in cost reductions and P&L savings by coordinating product redesign VAVE and best cost supply chain sourcing initiatives.
Education
Lean Line Design Trainer (LEI) -
2008
<ul><li>Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (TRW), 2008</li><li>Project Risk Mgt (George Washington University)</li></ul> -
PMI
2008
Project Mgt Professional (PMP), 2005 - Shingujitsu Lean Sensei Mentoring -
Project Mg (Western Carolina University)
2003
Master of Business Administration M.B.A -
King University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
B.S.I.E -
University of Tennessee
Skills
- Team management
- Product development
- Program leadership
- Performance monitoring
- Capital improvement planning
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Operational improvement
- Team building
- Problem resolution
- Relationship development
Timeline
Program Manager
01.2019 - Current
ZF, TRW Automotive
05.2016 - Current
Operations Excellence Manager
05.2016 - 12.2018
Operational Excellence Manager
KOMATSU
06.2010 - 05.2016
Supplier Development Engineer
TRW AUTOMOTIVE
03.2010 - 06.2010
Field Consultant
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE UT Center for Industrial Services
06.2009 - 12.2009
Sr. Manager
01.2008
Program Manager
01.2006 - 01.2008
Supply Chain Project Launch Manager
01.2004 - 01.2006
Project Manager
01.2004
Corporate Six Sigma Training Coordinator
Six Sigma Green Belt
01.2002 - 01.2003
01.2000 - 01.2002
TRW AUTOMOTIVE NORTH AMERICA STEERING
09.1998 - 12.2008
Continuous Improvement Engineer
01.1998 - 01.2000
Lean Line Design Trainer (LEI) -
<ul><li>Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (TRW), 2008</li><li>Project Risk Mgt (George Washington University)</li></ul> -
PMI
Project Mgt Professional (PMP), 2005 - Shingujitsu Lean Sensei Mentoring -
Project Mg (Western Carolina University)
Master of Business Administration M.B.A -
King University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
B.S.I.E -
University of Tennessee