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Frank Turner

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Achievement-oriented VP of Quality with expertise in manufacturing excellence.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a leadership role in quality management where I can drive operational excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

I am an achievement-oriented professional with extensive experience in quality management, new product development, and project management within the manufacturing and supply chain sectors. My career has been marked by a proven track record of managing complex projects while leading high-performing teams to support organizational success. I thrive in fast-paced environments, driving positive change by identifying opportunities, building partnerships, and implementing best practices.

As the Director of Quality at Associated Materials Innovations, I played a key role in overseeing quality and product engineering teams, successfully transitioning operations to achieve a divisional growth goal of 200%. My leadership in redesigning flagship products led to a significant reduction in claims rates and a remarkable increase in sales. I am passionate about applying New Product Development best practices to enhance efficiency and drive substantial cost savings.

Throughout my career, I have consistently improved quality management systems and operational efficiencies across various organizations. My experience includes developing quality management systems compliant with industry standards, leading cross-functional teams, and mentoring future leaders. I am committed to delivering excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director of Quality, Vinyl and Metals Division

Associated Materials Innovations

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Oversaw Vinyl, Metals, and Composite quality and product engineering teams, transitioning North American operations into a single organization. Led projects that achieved 83% year-over-year growth and eliminated nearly $2.5 million annually in invisible waste.

Quality Management New Product Development Project Management Six Sigma Data Analysis Team Leadership Supply Chain Management Process Improvement

Division Quality Systems Manager, Airfoils Division

Precision Castparts Corp.

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Developed and deployed AS13100 quality management system across the entire division, auditing facilities and managing gap closures. Developed and implemented divisional APQP procedures and training modules.

Quality Management Systems AS13100 Auditing Gap Analysis Training Development APQP QMS Revision Compliance Standardization

Division Quality Manager, Wheel and Brake Division

Parker Hannifin Aerospace

Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Managed general aviation and DOD quality management system requirements, deploying an aggressive KPI reduction plan to achieve Zero Defect. Improved leading quality indicators by 20% within six months and reduced Annual PPM by 67% within three months.

Quality Management KPIs Zero Defect Process Improvement Root Cause Analysis

Quality Manager

Plasman Manufacturing

Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Led Quality, Operations, and New Model Development/engineering teams, improving IATF audit findings from 16 majors to 3 minors. Directed continuous improvement efforts resulting in over $1 million in savings from four projects.

Quality Management IATF Continuous Improvement New Model Development Operations Leadership Cross Functional Team Leadership Scrap Reduction On Time Delivery

Team Manager, North American New Model/Supplier Quality

Honda Development and Manufacturing of America

Jun 2014 - Present (11 years 1 month)

Managed and approved over $2 billion of tooling and 250 supplier relationships, ensuring the highest quality within the automotive industry. Led 28 NPD engineers and served as the final stage gate approver for all supplier new model development projects.

New Model Development Supply Chain Management Tooling Crisis Management Process Standardization Mentoring Cross Functional Collaboration

Technical Leader/Quality Engineering Coordinator, N.A New Model Development

Honda Development and Manufacturing of America

Jun 2008 - Present (17 years 1 month)

Led new model development engineering team supporting North American Centralized New Model developments for 13 platforms. Coordinated cross-functional design/drawing reviews with suppliers and plant engineering to ensure design for manufacturability.

New Model Development Manufacturing Crisis Management Onboarding Problem Solving

Supplier Quality Engineer, PowerSports/Automotive

Honda Development and Manufacturing of America

Jun 2000 - Present (25 years 1 month)

Managed supplier quality improvement projects to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost targets. Provided engineering and technical support for the Powersports division.

Supply Chain Management Quality Improvement Technical Support Reporting Systems Liaison Problem Solving Manufacturing Support

Manufacturing Team Leader, East Liberty, OHFrame Assembly

Honda Development and Manufacturing of America

Mar 1996 - Present (29 years 4 months)

Developed SQDC targets and deployed actions to ensure all KPIs were met within the East Liberty frame plant. Played a key manufacturing leadership role.

Manufacturing Leadership KPIs Production Planning Team Leadership Process Improvement Quality Control Operations Management Performance Tracking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Mathematics. This program provided a strong foundation in analytical and problem-solving skills.