Kevin Devoy, ASQ CSSGB

Enigma
DISC Type : cdi

Interim Director of Contiuous Improvement Waukesha Bearings Corporation/Cook Compression at Waukesha Bearings Corporation / Cook Compression

Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

Overview

Kevin Devoy is the CI Leader for Waukesha Bearings Antigo facility and the Interim Director of Continuous Improvement for both Waukesha Bearings and Cook Compression. Described as intelligent and driven, he is an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt with a Bachelor of Science from Mid-Continent University, specializing in process and culture change.

His dual role as a facility leader and an interim director for two separate business units highlights his significant responsibilities and the trust placed in his expertise.

Personality Overview

Friendly Yet Blunt

Persuasive & Assertive

Challenger

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing

Topics They Care About

Process Optimization
His entire career, including roles as a Continuous Improvement Leader and manager of manufacturing and process engineering, revolves around improving operational efficiency.
Six Sigma Methodology
He holds a certification as an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, indicating formal expertise in this data-driven improvement framework.
Change Management
A recommendation highlights that he is "not afraid of conflict that comes with changing a process or culture in a facility, " pointing to an interest in this area.

Media Appearances

Kevin has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2017
Interim Director of Contiuous Improvement Waukesha Bearings Corporation/Cook Compression at Waukesha Bearings Corporation / Cook Compression
10-2014
Continuous Improvement Leader at Waukesha Bearings Corporation
2-2013 - 10-2014
Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Veyance Technologies, Inc.
8-2011 - 1-2013
Process Engineering Manager at Veyance Technologies, Inc.
8-2010 - 8-2011
Uniformity Manager QM at Continental

Education

2009 - 2010
Bachelor of Science from Mid-Continent University
Education details unavailable from Rend Lake College

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Exp : 35 Location : Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Interim Director of Contiuous Improvement Waukesha Bearings Corporation/Cook Compression at Waukesha Bearings Corporation / Cook Compression
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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Leverage 'negging', or the art of asking negative questions like "you must not be convinced yet..."
  • Help them realize that any personal risk in making this decision is far less compared to what the results could mean for them
  • Use a combination of data as well as stories for your pitch, a ppt might not be necessary

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid making offhand commitments, understand the root of their concerns first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kevin is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kevin move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Kevin

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