Kendall R. Blackston, Jr. Email & Phone Number

Grapevine, Texas, United States

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

Provide technical guidance to meet the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and KPI targets including finishing yield/spoilage and labor productivity. Lead and execute vision for major facility transformations and capital expenditure projects to meet productivity savings according to corporate growth strategy. Develop plant roadmap to implement responsive systems regarding process performance. Lead cross-functional groups to address challenges through data driven tactics. Source materials to restructure BOMs and reduce operating costs. Partner with corporate engineering on NPD including introduction of new products, manufacturing feasibility studies and validation of quality standards.

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

Facilitated modifications to manufacturing processes required to fabricate acrylic water technology products (thermoforming, fiberglass-resin application, CNC processing and assembly). Led development of current and future state value stream maps modeling critical information flows and value-added manufacturing processes to support economic performance goals. Executed capital investment projects related to manufacturing process improvements and facility footprint optimization. Established OEE and TPM protocols to mitigate risks of underperforming manufacturing assets. Executed project management and cost deployment strategies for safety, quality, delivery, productivity and morale business pillars (MONOZUKURI). Provided consultation for scheduling and procurement tactics to mitigate risks with global supply chain disruptions.

Newport News, Virginia

Recommended lean deployment strategies for multiple business units targeting safety, quality, cost and schedule performance. Designed sequence of operations and work flow to improve efficiencies in collaboration between skilled labor departments. Identified potential risks and improvement opportunities in manufacturing with significant impacts to cost and schedule performance. Led development of project charters, A3s and PDCA cycles for continuous improvement efforts throughout value stream AOR. Facilitated SIPOC and/or value stream mapping workshops for deck plate process improvement.

Newport News, Virginia

Led cross-functional work-stream teams of consultants and production leaders through value stream transformation efforts supporting material management and schedule adherence (over 5 million in booked savings in 2019). Conducted periodic studies pertaining to cost control to support Naval program production goals. Developed and implemented plans for facility modifications and equipment layouts to minimize transportation and motion waste in manufacturing processes. Briefed senior management periodically on work-stream achievements, mitigated risks and leadership support required for recommended actions. Supported cross-functional rapid improvement workshops or Kaizen events to lean supply chain, planning, and manufacturing business practices.

Owings Mills, Maryland, United States

Partnered with accountholders to define customer-driven solutions to resolve financial delinquencies. Managed financial account records and requests using business intelligence tools. Served as Team Ambassador to support management team in disseminating new compliance policies and procedures. Collaborated with leadership to develop incentivized programs to improve team member productivity. Developed new training materials to enhance collections knowledge and work flows during new team member orientation.