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Corbin Kearns

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Global Engineering Director - Clean Air at Johnson Matthey
📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Strategic manufacturing and engineering leader with expertise directing automated, multi-site operations across four continents. He excels in process optimization and integrating new technologies, holding an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Colleagues describe him as an exceptional and invaluable leader.

He is passionate about building high-performing, collaborative teams, thriving in high-stakes environments by leading diverse, cross-cultural groups across more than 11 countries to achieve measurable success and drive business objectives.

He commissioned and ran pioneering Autocatalyst manufacturing facilities from the ground up in both South Africa and the United Kingdom.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Global Engineering Director - Clean Air
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Global Operations
His career centers on directing complex, multi-site manufacturing operations across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, focusing on aligning global strategy with local execution.
Manufacturing Innovation
His experience involves integrating cutting-edge automation, cybersecurity, and new product introduction processes to fuel transformation and scalability in manufacturing.
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Career

Work history

7-2020
Global Engineering Director - Clean Air
Johnson Matthey
Vice President and Board Director Johnson Matthey Inc. (CONCURRENT ROLES)
Johnson Matthey
Board Director Johnson, Matthey Holdings US (CONCURRENT ROLES)
Johnson Matthey
Production Manager/ Engineer – Multiple Locations (South Africa/ UK)
Johnson Matthey
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Education
Master of Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business
National Higher Diploma in Chemical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
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