Stephen McKeague

About Stephen McKeague

A results oriented operations professional with 35 years’ experience in multiple leadership positions in Europe, Asia and North America. A strong commitment to organizational excellence consistently delivering successful, program start-ups, cost reductions, rate increases, utilization of footprint and optimization of inventory. Equally comfortable in professional or large unionized environments. Extensive experience in building high performance teams and in team transformations. Consistent record of managing positive internal and external relationships including extended periods in Japan and China. High competency in manufacturing / industrial engineering and in metallic assembly, conventional and advanced composites, robotics and tooling.

Experience

1. General Manager

   Bombardier

   Jun 2023 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Responsible for the manufacture of Bombardier Business Aircraft program Global 7500 / smooth flex wing and flying controls on the sq/ft Red Oak site. Operating at executive level providing Leadership and Direction of Manufacturing, Quality, Tooling and Facilities strategies that support the internal and external regulatory requirements, and the overall business plan for the organization.

Education

• Belfast Institute of Further and Higher Education

  Higher National Certificate, Manufacturing and Production

  1993 — 1995

• Ulster University

  Master of Science ( MSc. ) / Post Graduate Diploma, Manufacturing Management

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Business Transformation
• Aviation
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Leadership
• Manufacturing
• People Development
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• IT Strategy
• Process Improvement
• Aircraft
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Crm
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Operations Management
• Team Building
• Management