Corbin Kearns
Global Manufacturing Operations Executive | Vice President | Board Memberships | Startups & Scale-Ups | Interim Management
- Role
- Global Engineering Director - Clean Air at Johnson Matthey
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Corbin Kearns
Strategic Manufacturing Operations and Engineering Leader with a passion for building high-performing, collaborative teams that drive regional and global success. With extensive experience directing highly automated, multi-site manufacturing operations across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, this leader excels at aligning complex operations with business objectives. Expertise encompasses cross-functional leadership, global plant startups, process optimization, and integrating cutting-edge technologies to fuel transformation and scalability.A proven team builder, this professional thrives in high-stakes environments, leading diverse, cross-cultural teams across 11+ countries to achieve measurable outcomes, including enhanced safety, cost reductions, operational efficiency, working capital optimization, and successful capital project delivery. An adept communicator, fostering strong relationships and cultivating cohesive teams that innovate and exceed expectations.Connect to explore how this leader can drive operational excellence and empower teams to deliver lasting impact.CORE COMPETENCIES• Global Operations Leadership spanning Manufacturing; Supply Chain; Quality; Environmental, Health and Safety; Procurement; Engineering; Maintenance; Automations; Project Management; HR; Finance; NPI• US Business Entity Vice President Officer and Board Director Member • Budgeting, Cost Control, Capital and Working Capital Management• Plant Start-ups, Scale-ups, Optimization & Transformations• Building and developing high-performance teams and site cultures• Strategic Planning & Execution | OKR setting and tracking• Lean Manufacturing, CI, MES, Industry 4.0, and Sustainability• Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Production and EH & S systems and industry standards• Cross-Functional Team Leadership, including coaching and talent development• Process Improvement and Global and Regional standardization • Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance
Experience
Global Engineering Director - Clean Air
Jul 2020 — Present · Various Locations, US
Education
London Business School
Johnson Matthey Senior Leadership Program
University of Pittsburgh - Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration
University of Johannesburg
National Higher Diploma in Chemical Engineering
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