Kevin Thornberry

Kevin Thornberry is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in engineering and production systems, currently serving as Executive Director of Engineering for the Merck Production System (MPS) and Materials Management Architecture since June 2018. Previously, Kevin held significant roles within the Kentucky Air National Guard, including A5 Directorate at Joint Force Headquarters and Deputy Support Group Commander, focusing on logistics and personnel readiness. Kevin's prior experience at Merck includes Director and Associate Director positions, where successful implementation of Lean principles led to substantial operational improvements across multiple production facilities. With a strong foundation in logistics from Toyota Production System Support Center and Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing, along with educational credentials including an MBA from Xavier University and advanced military studies from Air University, Kevin is recognized for expertise in strategy, operations planning, and process optimization.