Kendrew is a highly skilled professional known for his systemic thinking, exceptional communication abilities, and effective management practices. With a keen business acumen and a positive approach to challenges and opportunities, he consistently demonstrates proactive decision-making. Kendrew is a dedicated practitioner of advanced manufacturing and management methodologies, employing strategic thinking, customer focus, and strong teamwork.His core competencies encompass:Industry Competitive and Strategic PlanningJoint Venture/Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and post-M&A managementManufacturing Operations in a multinational setting with multiple sitesMastery of Toyota Production System/Lean ManufacturingCertified Six Sigma Black BeltCertified CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)Certified CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)Certified DDPP (Certified Demand Driven Planner)Management FinanceProficiency in legal, labor, accounting, and taxation practicesSupply Chain Management/Sourcing/Cooperative Synergy SystemsAMS (Advanced Manufacturing Systems)/Industry 4.0/Manufacturing/AutomationSPC (Statistical Process Control)/DOE (Design of Experiments)/TQM (Total Quality Management)/Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)/VSM (Value Stream Mapping)Strategy Deployment Process/Balanced Scorecard/KPI (Key Performance Indicators)International trading and business practices/transaction models/Sales & MarketingLeadership and Team buildingProduct and Project ManagementCost and Value ManagementMechanical Processes: Forging, casting, injection molding, stamping, powder metallurgy, CNC machining, lathe operations, chemical processing, painting, anodizing, extrusion, etc.Electronic Processes: Battery technology, firmware/software development, surface-mount technology (SMT), in-circuit testing (ICT), etc.Multilingual proficiency with a global mindset and experience in multicultural environmentsAdvanced statistical data analysis for business and quality improvementISO 9001/TS16949 (Quality Management System Standards)Kendrew's diverse skill set and extensive expertise make him a valuable asset to any organization striving for excellence and innovation.
Listed skills include Manufacturing, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 37 others.