Ken Robinette
About Ken Robinette
Ken Robinette serves as the General Manager at Scapa Healthcare, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in operational excellence, having held leadership roles at Cardinal Health and other organizations over a career spanning more than two decades.
Work at Scapa Healthcare
Ken Robinette has served as the General Manager at Scapa Healthcare since 2020. In this role, he has implemented Toyota Production System principles to enhance operational effectiveness and patient safety. His focus includes applying Kaizen and One Piece Flow methodologies to improve transactional processes and reduce cycle times. His leadership contributes to the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare solutions.
Previous Experience at Cardinal Health
Ken Robinette held multiple positions at Cardinal Health, including Vice President of Operational Excellence from 2012 to 2019 and Vice President of National Accounts for 11 months in 2012. His tenure at Cardinal Health spanned over seven years, during which he focused on operational improvements and strategic account management. His experience in this organization laid the groundwork for his later roles in operational leadership.
Education and Expertise
Ken Robinette earned an MBA in Operations from the Illinois Institute of Technology, studying from 1993 to 1997. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Kent State University, completed between 1985 and 1990. His educational background supports his expertise in Value Stream Analytics, logistics optimization, and methodologies such as Hoshin Kanri and Policy Deployment.
Background in Operations Management
Ken Robinette has over two decades of experience in operations management across various industries. He has worked in roles such as Tooling Manager at Metalstamp Inc, Sub Plant Manager at Danaher, and Area Operations Leader at GE. His experience includes significant roles in Six Sigma and operational excellence, contributing to his proficiency in improving processes and operational efficiency.
Achievements in Process Improvement
Throughout his career, Ken Robinette has focused on process improvement and operational efficiency. He applies methodologies such as Kaizen and the Toyota Production System to enhance productivity and safety. His expertise in optimizing the Order to Cash and Procure to Pay processes demonstrates his commitment to improving organizational performance.