Passionate executive with over 25 years of experience across all facets of Operations including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, and Plant Management in highly regulated industries. I help companies develop and implement a quality vision aligned with business strategy and have reduced cost of quality by 52% and defects by 79%. Experience building high performing cross-functional teams with a zero-defect philosophy and problem-solving culture. Results driven Continuous Improvement Champion with proven track record of year-on-year improvements in terms of safety, quality, service, and cost. • Strong Leadership skills and strategic mindset in global matrix-style organizations with a focus on talent development.• Six Sigma Blackbelt & Champion with Lean Manufacturing experience including VSM, SMED, Standard Work, Pull, 5S, and TPM.• Expertise in Quality Tool Deployment including DFMEA, DOE, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, 8D, PPAP, and APQP. • Track record implementing and maintaining Integrated Management Systems including AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO14001, ISO22000, ISO45001, and NADCAP (National Aerospace & Defense Contractors Accreditation Program).• Experience working in highly regulated industries and markets including: Chemical, CPG, Aerospace, Space, Defense, Pharmaceutical, Semicondutor, and Automotive industries.