Management of the company's IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 QMS systems. I also manage our compliance to the ISO 14001 environmental standard and the company's safety and health program.I perform quality engineering tasks such as statistical analysis, designed experiments, training, and counsel to Stueken employees in a range of subjects such as process and machine capability, measurement systems analysis, root cause analysis, 8D reporting, 5-Why tools and understanding GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles. In general, I handle multiple tasks simultaneously without affecting the performance or output of project(s). Self-motivated, multi-tasking manager with many years of experience in dealing with with customers in face-to-face meetings, managing customer complaints, internal auditing, vendor auditing/management, quality systems and related issues such as training, motivation, and obtaining buy-in from others to take a long-term strategic view of organizational goals and objectives. The strongest of my skills is selecting and managing people, guiding them, and helping them to grow to reach their full potential. The quality team I have developed at Stüken over the course of 17+ years is the finest I've ever had the pleasure to manage.I genuinely enjoy working at Stüken. The company is family-owned and family-oriented. Making trips to the parent plant in Germany and working on improving my German language skills are big positives.In addition to years in the automotive industry, I also have experience in injection molding, teaching color theory and measurement, graphic arts, and flexographic printing during my 40-year career in manufacturing.

Quality manager for Sonoco Molded Plastics in Union, SC.

Managed the Quality Assurance department for the Graphic Arts department.