HNC qualified Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years’ experience as a Quality and Operations Manager with an extensive Lean manufacturing background in precision engineering and metallurgy. Passionate about CI, experienced in Lean 6 sigma, problem solving, PPAP, APQP. Natural leader & decision maker, with a pragmatic, collaborative approach.
Why are they a good candidate?
- Extensive working knowledge of ISO9001, QS9000, ISO TS16949, AS9100
- Experienced Manufacturing Operations and QHSE Manager
- CI Specialist (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Manufacturing, Quality & Safety)
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
- Vast experience in hot metal processes, melting, casting and heat treatment
- Developing and managing company strategy, objectives and KPIs
- Lead Auditor of Quality Management systems
- Enterprise Value stream mapping
3 greatest professional achievements:
- Being one of the first UK Quality Managers to achieve the highest Automotive Quality standard Q1
- Driving a Lean 6 Sigma project to reduce product cost by 50%
- Introduced a new product range from design through to standard product, including product validation, manufacturing process development, outsourcing components, training staff, through to compiling, publishing, and presenting the technical and marketing literature
3 most important things about next move:
- The role should be expansive and challenging
- Senior management must be enthusiastic about CI and change
- The company must be passionate about Quality