Kevin Harris

• Leading CI projects in Quality gate installation, visual management and data capture. .
• Operate production machinery carefully to achieve job specifications.
• Make sure work work area is kept to correct 5s standards.
• Work on any CI opportunities.
• Work with team to reach productivity and performance targets.

My current role is WCM Coordinator, duties include –

• Develop and deliver training packages on TWI, 5s, and scrap reduction for lead hands and operators, resulting in improved production efficiency and reduced waste.
• Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) projects, such as paint scrap reduction, space reduction, contact damage reduction, and labor utilization, resulting in significant cost savings and increased productivity.
• Collaborate with all areas of business to prepare audit packs for MAFACT audits, resulting in improved audit results and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct MAFACT audits both internally and externally at other Magna sites.
• Visit Suppliers to conduct Run@Rates and Launch readiness audits.
• Worked on team verifying and entering Business Improvement Metrics (BIMs)
• Conduct Gemba walks to identify opportunities for improvement and promote culture of continuous improvement.
• Reintroduced employee suggestion scheme, resulting in significant increase in employee engagement and stream of innovative ideas.
• Conduct inductions and site walks for new starters, ensuring smooth onboarding experience and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Updating PFMEA and FMEA control plans

As Bentley group leader duties included -

• Leading cross-functional team that successfully delivered Bentley GT continental and Flying spur projects, from initial concept in cardboard city to peak volume of 54 car sets per day after SOP.
• Responsible for ensuring smooth operation of assembly line and leading team of production operatives and lead hands to hit KPIs.
• Ensured strict adherence to Health and Safety rules, resulting in safe working environment with no accidents or injuries.
• Optimized line balancing to maximize productivity and minimize waste, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
• Built cohesive and motivated team by providing coaching, communication, and training opportunities, resulting in high employee engagement and low turnover rates.
• Delivered KPIs, including on-time-in-full delivery, quality, headcount, and safety, meeting or exceeding targets consistently.
• Conducted regular audits and followed up with action plans to improve processes, such as layered process audits (LPAs), 5S, and housekeeping, resulting in improved quality and efficiency.
• Developed lead hands to build strong and competent team that could take ownership of their work and drive continuous improvement.
• Conducted staff appraisals and provided coaching to team members to improve their skills and performance, resulting in highly motivated and skilled workforce.
• Led continuous improvement (CI) activities to identify and eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve processes, resulting in increased productivity and profitability.

Assembly lead working in cross functional team to set up Magna satellite cell on Vauxhall site at Ellesmere Port. Set up two production lines for Astra front and rear bumpers that went from hand building to 45 cars p/h.Duties included -

• Assisted in developing service cell and marketplace on site, creating additional revenue streams.
• Ensured strict adherence to Health and Safety rules, resulting in safe working environment with no accidents or injuries.
• Optimized line balancing to maximize productivity and minimize waste, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
• Built cohesive and motivated team by providing coaching, strong communication, and training opportunities, resulting in high employee engagement and low turnover rates.
• Delivered KPIs, including on-time-in-full delivery, quality, headcount, and safety, meeting or exceeding targets consistently.

Worked as Cell Leader overseeing production of various automotive components for Jaguar Land Rover including Evoque Spoilers, Discovery Bumpers, and F-type Bumpers, ensuring strict adherence to production schedules and quality standards, resulting in high customer satisfaction and increased profitability.