I have 25 years of progressive experience within the field of Quality Management, Plant Management as well as Engineering, Production and Cost Control for tier 1 and tier 2 automotive parts suppliers; a total of twenty five years of automotive experience with verifiable strengths in designing, implementing, improving processes, as well as creating quality management systems in support of companies goals, objectives and KPI management. To include continuous and continual improvement activities. I am currently certified as an ISO-9001/IATF16949 Lead Auditor and have successfully implemented ISO-9001/IATF16949. Excellent interpersonal skills; collaborate with customers and suppliers to identify and remedy quality issues. Well versed in all aspects of quality and production, including Project Management, Advanced Product Quality Planning, FMEA, Control Plans, Training, Scrap Reduction, SPC and Plant Calibrations; Trained in Root Cause Failure analysis. A strong manager that is versatile and able train and motivate associates to achieve a high-level performance.