Keith Robinson
About Keith Robinson
Keith Robinson is the Sr. Director of Global Operational Excellence at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in manufacturing and operational leadership roles at companies such as Toyota and CBS Technologies.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Keith Robinson holds the position of Sr. Director Global Operational Excellence in the Global Manufacturing Division at Bristol Myers Squibb in the United States. His role involves overseeing and enhancing operational efficiency across global manufacturing processes. Keith's strategic initiatives aim to streamline operations and drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Keith Robinson served as the Global Director of Operational Excellence in the Global Manufacturing Operations Division from 2018 to 2021 in New Brunswick, NJ. Prior to that, he worked as the Global Strategy Lead for the Global Procurement Department from 2017 to 2018 in the same location. His tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb has equipped him with extensive experience in strategy development and operational excellence.
Experience at Toyota Motor Manufacturing
Keith Robinson's career includes significant roles at Toyota Motor Manufacturing. He worked as Sr. Manager of the OMDD Department, focusing on Lean Manufacturing and the Toyota Production System (TPS), from 2010 to 2011. Before that, he served as Sr. Manager of Quality Assurance from 2007 to 2010 and as Manager of Quality Inspection from 2003 to 2007 at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana. His contributions were instrumental in improving operational efficiency and launching new product lines.
Educational Background
Keith Robinson has a strong educational foundation in management and engineering. He earned a Master of Science in Management Science from the University of Dayton, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, he holds a BS in Manufacturing Engineering from Central State University, obtained from 1987 to 1993. Furthermore, he completed an Executive Development program at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, which he attended for 11 months in 2001.
Notable Contributions and Recognition
Keith Robinson's professional achievements include implementing Lean Manufacturing principles at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. At Bristol-Myers Squibb, he led a cross-functional team to improve global supply chain processes, achieving a 15% reduction in lead times. He also developed a comprehensive quality systems strategy that was recognized as an industry best practice. Keith received the 'Excellence in Operational Leadership' award at Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2020 for his outstanding contributions.