Open To Work
Stephen Kelly
Vancouver,Canada
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Summary
Results-driven leader with expertise in developing and implementing strategies that streamline and integrate business models across all aspects of supply chain operations. Focuses on process improvements in quality, yield, cycle time, and cost per unit while fostering collaboration among teams and stakeholders to achieve consensus.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Supply Chain Director
Paige Electric
Vancouver, Canada
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Managed all aspects of the global supply chain.
- Managed warehousing and logistics from suppliers to warehouses in LA, Nebraska, Florida, and Rotterdam, ensuring timely distribution to end customers globally.
- Transitioned domestic manufacturing to overseas, India, China, Korea, and Vietnam.
- Negotiated competitive pricing and sustainable procurement practices, optimizing cost-effectiveness and supplier alignment.
- Developed and managed vendor relationships to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Identified and evaluated vendors to meet procurement needs, enhancing supplier selection process.
Global Operations Director - Field Products
Honeywell Process Solutions
Vancouver, Canada
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Aggressively drove and oversaw total operational turnaround of flagship 165K ft. manufacturing facility in Juarez, Mexico.
- Managed $150M budget and 250 staff.
- Rescued transition of 2 manufacturing sites into 1 by upgrading talent, managing 'hidden factory' knowledge transfer, replacing plant manager, bringing in transitions team, implementing ERP training, and adjusting transfer timeline to ensure smooth integration.
- Improved delivery performance from 55% to 95% by introducing governance and review process, including weekly operations review of key metrics.
- Established education programs, awareness sessions, and best practice behaviours to eliminate health and safety issues.
Global Customer Solution Centers (CSC) Director
Honeywell Process Solutions
Vancouver, Canada
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Led set up and management of 9 CSCs around the world manufacturing Experion C300 process control equipment and integration, as well as performing factory acceptance testing (FAT) activities.
- Selected sites and hired key staff to lead 350 staff in China, South Korea, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, India, South Africa, Bulgaria, Finland, and the US.
- Transferred production from Phoenix factory to 9 locations, decreasing cycle time by strategically positioning production closer to client regions.
- Implemented global quality management system (QMS) at all locations, standardizing processes to achieve consistent quality and delivery metrics.
Global Operations Director - Pulp and Paper
Honeywell Process Solutions
Vancouver, Canada
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Directed Vancouver, Tianjin, Pune, and Waterford sites, including 400 staff and $140M budget.
- Replaced senior staff with in-house talent to enhance leadership capabilities.
- Merged 2 ERP systems into 1 and initiated transition to SAP, streamlining operations and enhancing overall efficiency.
- Executed Honeywell Operating System (HOS) at Vancouver site, attaining Silver level status, increasing productivity by 20%, and reducing staff by 10%.
Integration Director
Honeywell Security
Motherwell, UK
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed 1-year project to integrate acquired Gardiner Distribution Group with ADI EMEA, thus expanding ADI business to create $500M EMEA division.
- Consolidated 16 different ERP systems into 5 and led long-term move to SAP.
- Presented quarterly integration progress updates to CEO and senior leadership, ensuring alignment on project milestones.
- Directed 14 functional leaders across all business aspects in 22 countries, facilitating communication in 20 languages.
- Restructured operations in European countries through consolidation of warehouses and sales offices, successfully achieving synergy targets.
Managing Director (Interim)
Brand Rex Limited (Acquired by Honeywell)
Glenrothes, UK
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Led turnaround of $130M business post-acquisition, reversing $500K monthly losses.
- Increased sales by negotiating £6M Westinghouse contract.
- Consolidated LAN products from 2 Glenrothes sites into 1, resulting in headcount reduction of 90 and enabling sale of Glenrothes plant.
- Addressed critical HS&E issues in machine guarding and traffic management by optimizing truck delivery schedules and enhancing site signage.
- Introduced Six Sigma techniques and value stream mapping.
- Subcontracted loss-making CAT 5 Cable and leveraged internal capacity to manufacture high-margin CAT 6 cable, delivering cost savings.
- Resolved significant health, safety, and environment (HS&E) issues in machine guarding and traffic management by changing truck delivery schedules and improving signage around site.
- Subcontracted loss making CAT 5 Cable and leveraged internal capacity to manufacture high margin CAT 6 cable, delivering cost savings.
European Customer Service Director
Motorola
Bathgate, UK
Operations Manager
Compaq Computers Ltd
Erskine, UK
Engineering Manager
Hughes Aircraft Company
Glenrothes, UK
Education
E.I.T.B Industrial Training Certificate -
Engineering Industry Training Board
Kirkcaldy, Fife, ScotlandHigher National Certificate - Mechanical and Production Engineering
Fife College of Technology
Glenrothes, Fife, ScotlandDiploma - Industrial and Operations Management
Fife College of Technology
Glenrothes, Fife, ScotlandSkills
- Supply chain optimization
- Operations Management
- Process improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Business planning
- Transitions Management
- Business Integration
- Negotiation
- People management
Timeline
Global Supply Chain Director
Paige Electric
01.2016 - 01.2022
Global Operations Director - Field Products
Honeywell Process Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2016
Global Operations Director - Pulp and Paper
Honeywell Process Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2014
Global Customer Solution Centers (CSC) Director
Honeywell Process Solutions
01.2009 - 01.2015
Integration Director
Honeywell Security
01.2008 - 01.2009
Managing Director (Interim)
Brand Rex Limited (Acquired by Honeywell)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Engineering Manager
Hughes Aircraft Company
Operations Manager
Compaq Computers Ltd
European Customer Service Director
Motorola
E.I.T.B Industrial Training Certificate -
Engineering Industry Training Board
Higher National Certificate - Mechanical and Production Engineering
Fife College of Technology
Diploma - Industrial and Operations Management
Fife College of Technology