Kevin Matthews
About Kevin Matthews
Kevin Matthews is an Engineering Standards Development – Process Owner at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, specializing in waste reduction and cost efficiency. He has over ten years of experience in business improvement, having worked in various consulting roles across Europe.
Current Role at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Kevin Matthews serves as the Engineering Standards Development – Process Owner at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing engineering standards that enhance operational efficiency. His responsibilities include identifying waste and implementing methods for cost reduction and improved material flow. His experience in this position builds on his prior role as a Management Consultant at the same company, where he worked from 2020 to 2021.
Previous Experience in Consulting
Prior to his current role, Kevin Matthews held various consulting positions, including a Consultant role at Biazet SA in Poland from 2010 for 11 months and at Gemba Consulting EU from 2009 to 2010. He also worked as a Lean Manufacturing Consultant at Philips Consumer Lifestyle from 2010 to 2012. His consulting experience spans multiple countries and focuses on lean manufacturing principles, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing costs.
Lean Manufacturing Expertise
Kevin Matthews specializes in lean manufacturing strategies, with a focus on enhancing operator safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. He has implemented lean strategies that resulted in significant savings, including over £500K through more than 50 Kaizen events during his tenure at Dechra Pharmaceuticals. He has also conducted facility-wide training on various lean tools, such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and 5S.
Education and Professional Development
Kevin Matthews achieved a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from the Training Academy, completing his studies from 2009 to 2010. His educational background includes attending Deeside High School from 1976 to 1981. This formal education, combined with extensive professional experience, has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in engineering standards and lean manufacturing.
Career Timeline and Achievements
Kevin Matthews has over ten years of experience in senior positions focused on business improvement within fast-paced, blue-chip companies. His career includes roles at SF Management Systems as a Lean Specialist from 2019 to 2020 and at Valcon in Sweden from 2018 to 2019. He has facilitated monthly Quality Control Circle meetings to enhance kaizen knowledge among team members, demonstrating his commitment to continuous improvement.