Kevin Jin
About Kevin Jin
Kevin Jin serves as the Sr. Product Development & QA Director at Berry Global, Inc. in Suzhou, China, where he leads a regional product development team and focuses on creating new products for medical, hygiene, and industrial specialty materials.
Work at Berry Global
Kevin Jin has been serving as the Sr. Product Development & QA Director at Berry Global, Inc. since 2015. In this role, he leads a regional product development team based in Suzhou, China. His responsibilities include overseeing the development of new products, particularly in the medical, hygiene, and industrial specialty materials sectors. He focuses on optimizing project lead times to enhance efficiency and product delivery.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Jin earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Laser Application, Friction, and Lubricant from Tsinghua University, where he studied from 2003 to 2005. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering at the same institution from 1999 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in product development and quality assurance.
Background
Before joining Berry Global, Kevin Jin worked at AVINTIV as the Manager of the Product Development Team from 2010 to 2015. His career also includes a position at Johnson & Johnson, where he held roles as Cell Leader, Project Leader, and Manufacturing Engineer from 2006 to 2010. His diverse experience spans multiple countries, including China, Switzerland, and the USA.
Certifications
Kevin Jin is certified as an Innovation Professional, which underscores his commitment to advancing product development practices. He also holds a Green Belt Certificate in Six Sigma and lean manufacturing, indicating his proficiency in process improvement methodologies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Professional Focus
Kevin Jin specializes in the development of new products tailored for medical, hygiene, and industrial specialty materials. His work emphasizes the importance of optimizing project lead times, which is crucial for meeting market demands and ensuring timely product launches.