Ken Chan
About Ken Chan
Ken Chan is the General Manager at Bodycote, where he focuses on employee training and development, streamlining production, and enhancing safety culture. He holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.S. in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis.
Work at Bodycote
Ken Chan has served as General Manager at Bodycote since 2015. In this role, he focuses on strengthening the organization's foundation through employee training and development. He implements Kaizen events to optimize production processes by relocating machinery and workstations, which streamlines operations and reduces waste. Chan collaborates with vendors and equipment manufacturers to eliminate constraints that hinder growth. His leadership emphasizes a safety culture, aiming for zero incidents by encouraging employee participation in safety discussions.
Education and Expertise
Ken Chan holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, which he completed from 1997 to 2002. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the same institution, studying from 1997 to 2001. His expertise includes heat treatment, brazing, and metal joining services, particularly for the aerospace, defense, and energy sectors. Chan develops operating cost models for equipment, ensuring alignment between sales and operational costs.
Background
Before joining Bodycote, Ken Chan worked as Operations Manager at Frontier Aluminum Corporation from 2010 to 2014 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. He also gained experience as a Technician at MEMC Electronic Materials from 1999 to 2001. His diverse background in operations and technical roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of production processes and equipment management.
Achievements
In his current role, Ken Chan leads initiatives to define measurable key performance indicators (KPIs) related to labor, equipment, and production throughput. He analyzes data to implement changes that enhance workflow and increase output. Chan's collaborative approach with customers on product and fixture designs aims to achieve higher throughput while maintaining consistent quality.