Corporate Quality Manager - Systems

• Sep 2017 - Present

Corporate Quality Manager

• Jul 2015 - Sep 2017

Technical Manager

• Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

Supplier Quality Engineer

• Jul 2008 - Apr 2015

I was responsible for Development of assigned GM suppliers Interior & safety in Czech rep, Poland and Germany. Following APQP process at supplier through to successful PPAP and Launch Perform Supplier Audits (system, process, new supplier assessments) Perform Potential Supplier Assessments Support GM plants in case of Supplier Quality Issues As a Regional CT Champion Garnish Trim participate on assessment and selection during new sourcing’s (new business award) Show less

Quality Manager

• Jul 2004 - Jul 2008

My responsibilities: Day to day running of Quality Assurance Department employing 24 people including internal testing laboratory . Active member of the plant management, production and operation committees. Overall responsibilities for customer liaison. Responsible for document control of quality and process manuals. Responsible for coordination of last level of documents with Head Office. Responsible for achieving and maintaining high quality standards throughout site. Responsible for ongoing improvements on site. Responsible for quality improvement investment planning. Planning and overseeing all Internal Audits Full responsibility of all quality areas including costs, incoming materials, and produce testing. Responsibility for maintenance of control devices and registers. Responsible for maintaining quality accreditation. Show less

Quality Manager

• Nov 2001 - Jul 2004

Responsibilities: Day to day running of Quality Assurance Department employing 5 people. Active member of the plant management, production and operation committees. Overall responsibilities for customer liaison. Responsible for document control of quality and process manuals. Responsible for coordination of last level of documents with Head Office. Responsible for achieving and maintaining high quality standards throughout site. Responsible for ongoing improvements on site. Responsible for quality improvement investment planning. Planning and overseeing all Internal Audits Full responsibility of all quality areas including costs, incoming materials, and produce testing. Full responsibility for maintenance of control devices and registers. Responsible for maintaining quality accreditation. Responsible for implementation of EMS (ISO 14001) Show less

Senior Laboratory Technician

• Aug 1996 - Jul 2000

Responsibilities: Reporting to Technical Manager Day to Day running of Works Chemical Laboratory within NATA (National Australian Testing Authority) requirements. Development of new Colours / Shades. Development of new fabric finishes. Evaluation of new Dyestuffs, Auxiliaries and Chemicals. Fabric performance testing Research into Bleaching, Dyeing and Finishing technology Maintenance of Laboratory records /Calibrations All purchasing relevant to Laboratory Handling of Customer complaints (validity research) Show less