Kevin Kuhn

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President- Engineered Components Division (Flow Control Holdings) @ Flow Control Holdings, LLC
About Kevin Kuhn

An accomplished and highly effective Senior Management Professional with extensive leadership and management ability and a wealth of experience running large organizations with multi-national and multi-disciplined technical teams.Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and natural authority, this insightful and competent multi-tasker benefits from excellent manufacturing, finance and operational capabilities which have been proved in an international environment working with Executive teams, Boards and Private Equity investors.With an enviable record of defining and delivering innovative strategies that address the needs of all stakeholders, this inspirational and visionary individual will be an asset to the board or senior management team of any forward thinking organization.✔ People Management - Strong leadership, training and motivation of teams of multi-skilled employees✔ Quality Management - Diligent approach to quality standards using Kaizen, Lean & Six Sigma methods✔ Change Management - Successful integration of companies & organizations with minimal disruption✔ Profit Maximization - Decreases operating costs through continual process efficiency improvements✔ P & L Management - More than a decade of successfully demonstrating P & L management ability✔ Human Resources - Spearheaded programs for succession planning and leadership development✔ Cost Reduction - Extensive experience in managing lucrative low cost country product transitions✔ Manufacturing - Thorough knowledge of contemporary and traditional manufacturing techniques✔ Engineered Processes - Injection Molding, Die Casting, Welding, Cold Heading, Rotary Index Machining, Custom Assembly Automation, Cadmium, Nickel and other Plating processes

Kevin Kuhn's Current Company Details
Flow Control Holdings, LLC

Flow Control Holdings, Llc

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President- Engineered Components Division (Flow Control Holdings)
Kevin Kuhn Work Experience Details
  • Flow Control Holdings, Llc
    President
    Flow Control Holdings, Llc Mar 2024 - Present
    Cincinnati, Oh, Us
    https://www.flowcontrolholdings.com/
  • Allclear
    Vice President & General Manager (Vp/Gm) Engineered Products Division (P & L For 7 Companies)
    Allclear Sep 2020 - Mar 2024
    Miramar, Florida, Us
    AllClear is the military aftermarket industry’s leading provider of mission-ready solutions, providing excellence in sustainment for the U.S. militaries and its allies. Headquartered in El Segundo, California, AllClear’s sustainment solutions cover over 40 utilized military aircraft platforms, supported with distribution agreements from leading OEMs, in-house and managed repair solutions, engineered products and manufacturing capabilities. AllClear was formed in 2020 by bringing together two of the industry’s leading companies: Aero Precision and Kellstrom Defense. Combined, AllClear now represents more than 55 years of defense aerospace sustainment experience and expertise. AllClear is focused on the bigger mission mindset of keeping militaries mission-ready. AllClear locations include; Camarillo, CA; Chatsworth, CA; Chula Vista, CA; El Segundo, CA; Greenville, SC; Livermore, CA; Macon, GA; Miramar, FL; Seoul, S. Korea; South San Francisco, CA; Tokyo, JPN. To learn more visit www.GoAllClear.com.
  • Airborne Technologies, Inc
    Mentor For Sba Mentor Protege'S Program
    Airborne Technologies, Inc Jun 2021 - Feb 2024
    Us
    https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210810005111/en/Airborne-Technologies-and-VertiPrime-Establish-Joint-Venture-to-Support-the-US-Department-of-Defense
  • Next Level Partners®, Llc
    General Manager- Temporary Assignment (Turn Around)
    Next Level Partners®, Llc Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
    Naples, Fl, Us
  • Mw Industries, Inc.
    Senior Vice President At Mw Industries, Inc. (Aerospace & Technologies Group-P&L For 5 Companies)
    Mw Industries, Inc. Feb 2017 - Dec 2019
    Charlotte, North Carolina, Us
    MW Industries, Inc. (MWI) is comprised of 24 locations and is headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois. It is the largest and most diversified specialty spring/bellows and precision fastener manufacturer in the United States. Through decades of growth, innovation and dedication, MWI is a world-class supplier of highly engineered springs, specialty fasteners, machined parts and other precision components to more than 35,000 customers in over 35 countries. We provide solutions to a wide range of markets including: Aerospace, Agriculture/Construction, Automotive, Consumer Products & Tools, Energy/Gas/Oil, Heavy Truck, Industrial, Medical, Military, Motorsports/Recreation, Spring Energized Seals, Transit, and Valves.It has been our goal to deliver the highest quality, most technologically innovative, and durable products in the marketplace. MWI is committed to excellence in quality at each phase of the product life cycle — from design and engineering to manufacturing — and in every interaction with our customers.The MWI family of companies includes: Accurate Screw Machine, Atlantic Spring, Automatic Spring Coiling, BellowsTech, Capital Spring, Century Spring Corporation, Economy Spring, Engineered Spring Products, Helical Products, Hi-Performance Fastening Systems, Hyperco, Maryland Precision Spring, Matthew Warren Spring, Maudlin Products, Mohawk Spring, Pontotoc Spring, RAF Electronic Hardware, Rumco Fastener, Servometer, Springmasters, and USA Fasteners.Certifications and registrations include:AS9100; ISO-9001; ISO/TS16949; QS-9000; ITAR; DFARS; REACH; RoHS; Mil-I-45208A; Mil-Std-45662; API 14 A+D; ANSI/ASME SPPE-1; QSLM; JCP; FDA Registered Facility ; ISO 8 Class 100,000 Certified Cleanroom
  • California Polytechnic State University
    Lecturer
    California Polytechnic State University Sep 2013 - Feb 2017
    San Luis Obispo, Ca, Us
    :•delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials;•developing and implementing new methods of teaching•designing, preparing and developing teaching materials;•assessing students' coursework;•setting and grading/marking examinations;•supporting students through an advisory role (Coaching and Mentoring)
  • Westport International
    Managing Director
    Westport International Feb 2013 - Jan 2017
    Duncan, South Carolina, Us
    Working mainly in the Aerospace industry as an Executive Recruiter providing recruitment and talent management services for "C" suite positions including Director/VP, CEO, COO, CFO etc.► New Business Development: Securing new clients and filling their open positions
  • Vistage International
    Ceo Group Chair- Executive Leadership Coach/Consultant
    Vistage International Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
    San Diego, California, Us
    Coach CEOs, presidents, business owners, senior executives and their management teams to improve leadership performance and bottom-line results!I partner with Vistage International to lead Private CEO Advisory Groups which provide the following:*A confidential platform for CEO's to process pressing business issues with a very select group of non-competing, agenda-free impartial, peer CEO's. *A rigorous process in place to get to the very core of the issue (be it strategic, operational or leader driven)* CEO’s are fully accountable to their commitments
  • County Of San Luis Obispo
    Workforce Investment Board Member
    County Of San Luis Obispo Mar 2010 - Apr 2016
    San Luis Obispo, Ca, Us
  • City Of Paso Robles
    Airport Advisory Board
    City Of Paso Robles 2011 - 2013
  • Danaher Corporation
    President - Sunbank (Formerly Danaher, Meggitt, Esterline, Soriau, Now Eaton Aerospace)
    Danaher Corporation Nov 2008 - Nov 2012
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Leader of an Aerospace and Defense company known as Sunbank which designs, manufactures and delivers high quality electrical connectors, back-shells, conduits, and electric wire harnesses, with a machine shop of 120 machines and welding equipment including Mills, lathes, screw machines etc.Originally a “Turnaround” assignment providing cultural and leadership team change along with operational performance and fully implemented daily metrics. Directed the successful sale of Sunbank to Meggitt Plc including handling Due Diligence inquiries, and managing the E-room of documents used during the sale, then lead the integration of Sunbank into the Meggitt organization and managed the cultural change.Transferred product manufacture to Low Cost Regional locations including Tijuana, MX and Vietnam, implemented the “Danaher Business System” creating sustainability for continuous improvement with Lean activities and Kaizen events, and overhauled Sales and Marketing channels and repaired customer relationship issues.
  • Eaton
    Plant Manager/Gm/President
    Eaton Sep 2007 - Nov 2008
    Dublin, Ireland, Ie
    Replaced the two prior Presidents of Argo-Tech Corporation ($100 M +) and JC Carter following acquisition of these companies by Eaton; machine shop contained up to 30 mills and lathes, plus plating. Integrated the acquisition businesses into Eaton using Eaton Business System (EBS) generating significant synergy savings and cost reductions in excess of $1M per year; relocated Argo Tech and JC Carter businesses from southern California to another city and consolidated 17 small buildings into one large new buildingOutperformed operating profits and other profit plan expectations and maintained accountability for P&L for 2 diverse business divisions simultaneously; established Balanced Score Card (BSC) objectives to help manage business trends while maintaining balance within all stakeholders (shareholders, customers, employees, and communities); delivered business leadership to grow business 12%+ and establish strategic objectives for growth.Implemented Eaton Lean System (ELS) concepts and reduced manufacturing square footage requirements by 10% through value stream mapping and other 6 sigma tools; developed innovative business concepts to reduce gross inventory levels by $1.2M year; deployed the Business Operating Systems (BOS) to increase management visibility/communication and minimize any negative impacts by providing awareness more quickly; spearheaded Organizational Capability Assessments (OCA) for proper talent development, succession planning, and optimizing headcount requirements
  • Eaton
    Business Leader & Transition/Integration Project Manager
    Eaton Apr 2006 - Sep 2007
    Dublin, Ireland, Ie
    Replaced the previous President and managed the closure of the Phelps, NY Perkin Elmer plant ($35M) plus Glenolden plant (TOTAL: $90 M + ); full machine shop with 50 +mills/lathes and welding equipment; transferred product-manufacturing out of the U.S. to Tijuana, Mexico and Batam, Indonesia; utilized “Prolaunch” STP (Standard Transition Process) during plant start-up in Tijuana, MX for the former Perkin-Elmer solenoid product line to reduce ramp up time & re-qualification costs.Outsourced product repair capabilities to 3rd Party and consolidated the customer service operation; simultaneously addressed MLA and DSP-5 approvals from the U.S. State Department granting international sites the export privileges to manufacture the company’s products and technical data; managed teams for (HFC) Hidden Factory capture including thorough videotaping and documentation of manufacturing processes, special tooling, equipment, special process approvals, requalification, and customer approvals.Between April and September 2007 acted as Program Manager/Plant Manager for the operation in Tijuana, Mexico ($100+M); Built and developed a winning team and turned around poor performing trends and processes; created Line of Balance schedules to improve OTD from 37% to 70%+ within 6 months; personally negotiated customer agreements which lead to a $2M reduction of past due deliveries
  • Eaton
    Plant Manager
    Eaton Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
    Dublin, Ireland, Ie
    Responsible for the Aerospace Division, Sensing & Controls ($55M) in Glenolden, PA; increased Operating Margin to 23.9%+ by reducing operating expenses year over year (in 2005 increased Operating Margin to 27% by reducing operating expenses by 1.5M)Successfully passed EBE (Eaton Business Excellence) certification with 520 points; improved EE survey scores by 66% and 10% more in year 2 and Managerial effectiveness by 12%; reduced TCIR by 59%, and exceeded ELS objective score of 2.7 with 3.0.Implemented kitting outsourcing and other strategic projects; established succession planning processes and performance management of all employees; improved OTD from 60% to 86% in approx. 18 months along with other negative trends within the plant eventually consistently being in mid to high 90s%; reduced Customer Past due from $1.5M to $386K.
  • The Boeing Company
    Various Management Roles
    The Boeing Company Jun 1996 - Jan 2004
    Arlington, Va, Us
    Duty Officer C-17 Operations (Sept. 01 – Jan. 04)Successfully managed quality, production control, transportation, safety and health, fire, security, and all other support groups for the production operations of the C-17 transport aircraft; reduced, as part of a team, frontline operations cost by 27.8% for 2001 & 19% for 2002Manager of Production Operations (June 1998 – Sept. 2001)Spearheaded the implementation of Non-Standard workweeks within the Frontline operations – 4/40 and 3/36 shifts, and performed daily management and support of up to 150 union & salaried employees; planned, organized and documented progress in achieving quality, cost, and business objectives; won national award after applying Malcolm Baldridge Quality standards for product improvement; represented senior management at executive meetings and customer audits.Consultant & Manager (June 1996 – June 1998)Leadership Development Program⇨ Quality Assurance Manager – reduced quality issues through Lean and Six Sigma principles; Responsible for UAW inspectors and SCPEA engineers.⇨ Supplier Management/Procurement – negotiated with suppliers, updated/created proposals and contracts; spearheaded the conversion of standard POs to PO s with mandatory bar coding.⇨ International Marketing – Executed various international projects, executive briefings, and market research; designed and developed the International C-17 multi-role Suitcase model.⇨ Flight Ramp Liaison Engineer – Managed root cause analysis, corrective action plans and fostered customer relationships.⇨ Design Engineering Integration Manager – Project management, crisis management, and customer support; reduced engineering rewrites by gaining customer buy-in before orders were completed.⇨ Production Operations Manager – Supervised UAW employees flight controls, hydraulics and fuel teams; successfully improved the work performance from high 20s% to low 80s% using employee Involvement, cell tracking systems, and Lean Six Sigma concepts.
  • Merlin Express And Fairchild Aircraft Services
    Intern Mechanic & Maintenance Controller
    Merlin Express And Fairchild Aircraft Services Jan 1995 - Jun 1995
    Performed aircraft mechanic and maintenance control duties to reduce fleet downtime and revenue loss; managed the fleet maintenance to maximize customer utilization and satisfaction.
  • International Aeronautical Consultants
    Director Of Maintenance
    International Aeronautical Consultants Jan 1994 - Jan 1995
    Developed and coordinated flexible work shifts to increase aircraft availability and reduce downtime; successfully managed flight scheduling for time sensitive part replacements; evaluated and recommended purchase of new aircraft for our fleet; supervised and trained all maintenance technicians.

Kevin Kuhn Skills

Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Management Aerospace Manufacturing Leadership Program Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Value Stream Mapping Team Building Change Management Root Cause Analysis Engineering Operations Management Project Management Kaizen Training Leadership Development Performance Management Aircraft Executive Management Quality Assurance Supply Chain Business Process Improvement Global Operations Engineering Management Outsourcing Low Cost Country Sourcing Manufacturing Operations Management P&l Management Human Resources Supply Chain Management Global Business Development Maquiladora Team Management P&l Responsibility Budget Setting Performance Improvement Profit Maximization Profitable Growth Business Expansion Generating Revenue Budgetary Control Cost Reduction Strategies It Management

Kevin Kuhn Education Details

  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Aviation Technical Management
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Aviation Management
  • California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
    California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

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Kevin Kuhn attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

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