Kevin R.

Walsh
4852 Willow Ridge Drive kwdd144c@westpost.net
Liberty Township, Ohio 45011 Linkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrwalsh78
Home: (513) 737-9443 Cell: (513) 300-1247
Summary
Senior level executive with diverse international experience applying a strong b
ackground in Toyota Production System (TPS) and Lean Manufacturing Principles in
a fast-paced, world class manufacturing environment. Significant successes ove
r the past 20 years by utilizing these skills to reduce the overall organization
al costs and improve the bottom line results.
* Toyota Production System (TPS) * World Class Methodologies
* Lean Manufacturing Principles * Strategic Planning/Process Streamlining
* TS 16949 & ISO 9001 & 14001 Certifications * Profit/Loss Responsibility
* Supply Chain * Team Building/Restructuring
* JIT Production & Inventory Control * International Product Transfer
Professional Experience
Tyrolit LLC: Cincinnati, Ohio Dec. 2005 - Sep. 2010
Tyrolit is a $700 million dollar International Manufacturer of grinding wheel pr
oducts. A Company within the Swarovski Crystal Organization.
Vice President of Operations - North America
* Maintained full responsibility for managing all North America manufacturing fa
cilities in addition to bringing technology from Europe to the U.S. Market.
* Improved customer deliveries by 50% by significantly reducing press changeover
time allowing an increase in press output. Streamlined press scheduling process
using SMED principles.
* Reduced scrap costs by over $800,000, annually by reducing & or elimination of
high scrap bonds.
* Appointed by the Tyrolit Board to serve on the Due Diligence Team for major U.
S. acquisition.
* Sales of $45 million, 7 direct reports and 200 employees.
Behr Dayton Thermal Products: Dayton, Ohio Jan 04 - Dec 05
A $5 billion dollar International Tier One supplier of Automotive Engine Cooling
Products. Behr GmbH & Co. Stuttgart, Germany.
Production Manager - Radiator & Condenser Manufacturing
* Maintained full responsibility for the management of the Radiator, Condenser &
Final Assembly processes.
* Reduced scrap by 10% by establishing a robust & scheduled cleaning process of
oven pallets.
* Improved radiator throughput by reducing false leaks by improving the material
s used on the sealing surfaces.
* Division sales of $680 million, 6 direct reports and 110 employees.

Valeo Climate Control Division: Cincinnati, Ohio Jul 99 - Dec 03

A $10 billion dollar International Tier 1 Supplier of Automotive Climate Control
led Products.
Headquartered in Paris, France
Business Unit Manager - HVAC Assembly Area
* Maintained full responsibility for the management of the HVAC Assembly Line pr
ocesses.
* World Class implementation of 5's, Assembly Line Balancing, Visual Controls &
VPS.
* Seamless integration of 7 Assembly line processes from Decatur, Ill. plant.
* Successful implementation of ISO 14001 & TS 16949 in 2002.
* Division sales of $180 million dollars, 7 direct reports and 165 employees.
Denso Manufacturing Michigan Inc: Battle Creek, MI Aug 89 - Jul 99
A $32 billion dollar International Tier 1 Supplier of Automotive Systems and Com
ponents.
Headquarted in Kariya City, Japan
Assistant Manager - Radiator & Heater Core Manufacturing
* Maintained full responsibility for the management of the Radiator & Heater Cor
e manufacturing processes.
* World Class implementation of 5's, Visual Control & Toyota Production Systems.
* Cost savings project in crimp area saved $250K annually by determining "hang t
ime" & temperature parameters for the P-tank packing process.
* Two award winning QC Circle presentations - One presented to Honda the other t
o Denso, Japan.
* Division sales of $800 million, 9 direct reports and 405 employees.
Daniel Radiator Corporation: Atlanta, GA & Cleveland, OH 1974 - 1989
Aftermarket Manufacturer of Automotive, Truck & Industrial Heat Transfer Product
s
Division Manager
* Maintained full responsibility for the manufacturing of Heat Exchange manufact
uring processes.
* Three time nominee for Company Founder's award
* Division sales of $12 million, 6 direct reports and 100 employees

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
BSBA: Business Administration Kennedy-Western University
ASBA: Business Administration John Carroll University
Center for Creative Leadership Leadership Training