Experienced in many aspects of business including managing teams, working with the supply chain, auditing processes for compliance & improvement, and Customer Relations. Over seventeen years in an automotive parts manufacturing, I have proven skills in root cause analysis, data review and reporting, corrective and preventative action, and quality systems. I have been involved in numerous internal and external projects, taking responsibility for Quality related sections from product development through to volume production.Key Skills- Management – 8+ years as QA Manager in Automotive Industry leading team of up to 15 members.- Leadership – setting clear goals for the team, evaluating progress and working with members when required. *Strong belief that a great team makes for great work!*- Quality Systems – practical experience with TS16949 (Automotive Systems), ISO9001 (Quality), ISO14001 (Environment) & ISO45001 (Safety) accredited systems and involvement in compliance audits.- Auditing on Management Systems and Manufacturing Processes.- Product introduction - part evaluation, equipment calibration, quality engineering & customer relations.- Written, communication and interpersonal skills – ensuring all company requirements are understood and achieved. Can complete presentations to small teams, Management groups and Customers.- Analytical – able to gather data, complete root cause analysis and develop action plans. Use of the Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle to verify the effectiveness.- Collaborative – get involved and help when the need arises or when an opportunity to improve presents itself. Open approach to problem solving and working in teams with members from all areas of the company.- Adaptable - my time in quality assurance has taught me to keep an open mind & be prepared to change direction if the evidence indicates it is required.When working with me, there is no such thing as a silly question.