Chris Collins

About Chris Collins

My broad experience leading global operations includes extensive aerospace experience from development through the procurement, manufacture, delivery, and support of complex products serving commercial, business jet, and government customers. I have achieved business objectives throughout my career through strategic planning, developing, and executing business and operating plans. I advocate for the practical application of Lean and Six Sigma disciplines, building and inspiring highly effective teams. KEY COMPETENCIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Delivers Results: Long track record of profitability improvement in turnaround situations. Partnered with a wide range of management teams to develop innovative strategies leading to fundamental strategic and operational performance improvements. Experience leading businesses globally, as well as broad range of functions including, manufacturing operations, supply chain, quality, finance, and staff functions. Strategic Problem Solver: Systems and processes thinker adept at synthesizing complex information to understand the levers that have the most potential for improvement. Facts-based thinker, who utilizes data and rigorous analysis to set direction and drive decision making. Strong People Leader: Leads an organization from the front, developing high-performing teams at all levels of an organization. Reads people to understand what they are good at and get them into the right roles. Develops a culture of excellence through innovation and continuous improvement.

Experience

1. Vice President of Operations

   Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.

   Nov 2020 — Present

Education

• Wichita State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration

• Benedictine College

  Political Science & Economics

• Wichita State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Economics & Entrepreneurship

Skills

• Product Development
• Supply Management
• Systems Engineering
• Green Belt
• Materials Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• Earned Value Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Manufacturing
• Process Engineering
• Toyota Production System
• Iso
• Business Process Improvement
• Tqm
• Kaizen
• Inventory Management
• 5s
• Value Stream Mapping
• Composites
• Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Spc
• Aviation
• Change Management
• Engineering Management
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Aircraft
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Avionics
• Leadership
• Quality Management
• Procurement
• Mrp