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Senior Director Quality
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SIG SAUER, Inc.
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Senior Director Quality
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Hartwell, Georgia, United States
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Clive Smith is listed as Senior Director Quality at SIG SAUER, Inc., based in Hartwell, Georgia, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Clive Smith.
Clive Smith previously worked as Independent Business Consultant | Contractor at Cjs Quality And Operations Services and Global Quality & Sustainability Director at Neapco. Clive Smith holds Maib, International Business from University Of Central Lancashire.
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About Clive Smith
✦DRIVING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR TOP-QUALITY PRODUCTS AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION✦ I am a Global Manufacturing Executive with a passion for excellence in operations, quality management systems, and product development in the manufacturing and automotive industries. Throughout my career, I’ve been sought out based on my success in leading strategic change with a relentless drive for success and a commitment to transforming and reinvigorating underperforming businesses into top-performing powerhouses. I have extensive experience mastering turnarounds, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, while being equipped with analytical prowess to quickly identify sustainable solutions to problems others might not see and design rigorous, innovative process improvements that deliver results. I’m respected for being a versatile servant leader who is laser-focused on driving budget-beating revenue, customer satisfaction, company growth, and increasing profitability.As a cross-functional leader, I’ve cultivated and have been a sought-after executive for multisite leadership and the ability to optimize efficiency and productivity across every aspect of the product life cycle. Specialties include: Multisite Leadership | Turnarounds | Cost Savings | Startups | Strategic Planning | Quality Management | Performance Management | International Business | Agile Methodologies | Product Development | Sales (B2B) | Manufacturing Engineering | Continuous Improvement | Team Development | Lean Six Sigma | 5S Methodology | P&L | Finance | Budgeting | Process Improvement | IATF:16949 implementation
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7 roles · 17 years
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Independent Business Consultant | Contractor
Current
Cjs Quality And Operations Services
Specializes in VDA 6.3 Process Audits as a trainer and examiner for ENCONA and VDA QMC (German Association of the Automotive Industry).
2016 - Present
~10 yrs 6 mos
Senior Director Quality
Current
May 2024 - Present
Global Quality & Sustainability Director
Spearheaded all aspects of quality and sustainability at the strategic level. Led the successful global transition to IATF:16949 and developed global warranty and APQP processes to drive YOY metrics improvements.
2017 - Jun 2024
Plant Manager
Led all aspects of operations for the largest sales plant in the country with full P&L responsibility. Secured a new contract for over $100M, brought the plant back to beating budget, and achieved positive EBITDA growth of over $1M per month. Led a plant recovery and stabilization to beating budget forecasts for a $250M sales plant. Implemented structure and drove KPI performance, exceeding budget. Increased OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) to >94% on constraint processes. Decreased scrap by 70%.
2014 - 2016
~2 yrs
Regional Quality Director - Americas
Headed operations in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Canada, and the USA, for multiple Tier 1 launches, reporting to The Global Quality and Manufacturing Director and The Regional President. Assumed dual responsibility as Plant Director in Georgia, beginning in 2013 at the request of the CEO.✔ Directed all aspects of Quality and Environmental Management for North and South American Operations and was Director for GM, Chrysler, Mercedes, and Toyota. Provided 40 hours of development and training in Six Sigma for 28 people. Led process improvement opportunities yielding $2M per year in savings. Led global program implementation for a zero-defects launch.
2012 - 2014
~2 yrs
Quality Director - North America
Responsible for all aspects of Quality and Environmental Management for North America. Reported to The President of North American Operations, with matrixed accountability to The Global Quality and Manufacturing Director and Regional Director.
2010 - 2012
~2 yrs
3 education records
Clive Smith education
Maib, International Business
University Of Central Lancashire
Bachelor’S Degree, Business Studies
University Of Central Lancashire
Welding Engineering, Structural Engineering
Preston College
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Clive Smith works for SIG SAUER, Inc..
What is Clive Smith's role at SIG SAUER, Inc.?
Clive Smith is listed as Senior Director Quality at SIG SAUER, Inc..
Where is Clive Smith based?
Clive Smith is based in Hartwell, Georgia, United States while working with SIG SAUER, Inc..
What companies has Clive Smith worked for?
Clive Smith has worked for Sig Sauer, Inc., Cjs Quality And Operations Services, Neapco, Ti Automotive, and Bosal.
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Clive Smith holds Maib, International Business from University Of Central Lancashire.
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