Philip Kinney

Background

About Philip Kinney

Proven cross-functional leader with 20 years global experience in automotive and heavy-duty industries for both original equipment and aftermarket. Previously responsible for managing Asia Pacific team of 27 program managers handling more than 200 programs. Additional experience in China working as an engineering team leader and program manager. Trained six sigma black belt with experience in application of engineering problem solving in research and development, product design and testing, customer collaboration, APQP, and program management. Adept at leading using organizational and communication skills while working in a team environment (particularly multi-cultural) or individually towards corporate goals, developing customer rapport, escalation of critical issues with diplomacy and tact, and application of existing solutions as well as seeking novel solutions to maintain and increase customer satisfaction. A continuous learner adept at applying cultural, soft and hard skills in pursuit of targeted business objectives. Often the champion of existing systems and procedures while coaching on their application and identifying opportunities for improvement.