Passionate and Visionary Global Quality Leader with over 25 years of hands-on experience in multi-plant, multi-cultural manufacturing plants, 800+ global suppliers, and team coaching & development. Championing a culture of zero defects manufacturing and continuous improvement, I possess a proven ability to create and implement global strategies from the ground up, driving innovative breakthrough improvements and fostering a culture of excellence. Throughout my career, I have led numerous initiatives to enhance KPI management, develop business and quality strategy programs, and implement global launch systems, resulting in significant cost of quality reduction and heightened satisfaction among business partners. I thrive in multinational matrix organizations, effectively managing cross-functional teams to standardize and optimize business processes, elevating supply chain operations, and consistently exceeding customer quality goals. As a critical thinker and proactive coach, I am known for my sharp troubleshooting skills and passion for delivering results by improving processes and transforming people. With demonstrated expertise in Manufacturing, Total Quality Management, Process and Product Quality improvements, Quality Systems (ISO/IATF 16949 & ISO 9001), Supply Chain management, Projects management, Lean/6 Sigma & Operations excellence, I seek to understand customer requirements and translate them into actionable strategies that provide real value. My success lies in listening, learning, and engaging with others, leading large-scale organizational change to maximize value, increase productivity, and quality. I embrace new possibilities and thrive in dynamic environments that focus on global growth, change, and challenges, all while maintaining a pragmatic approach. Known for inspiring others and practicing people-centered management, I have a track record of achieving performance goals and developing high-performing teams. I am dedicated to driving operational excellence and am eager to make a transformative impact as Global Product Quality Director, contributing to the organization's continued success on a global scale. Skills: Global manufacturing and Quality Strategy, Digital Transformation, Automation & Error-proofing, Process Excellence, Emotional intelligence, Lean & Six Sigma, Organizational Excellence, Coaching & Team development, Zero Defects Mentality, Industry 4.0 & data analytics.