Ali Chaari

Head of Quality Management

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Michelbach an der Bilz, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Present
2 years 4 months
Basel, Switzerland

Head of Quality Management

Ronda AG

  • Direct reporting to executive management with responsibility for the company's entire quality management
  • Advisory role as sparring partner for executive management on all quality-related decisions
  • Preparation and planning of ISO 9001 certification
  • Development and implementation of a KPI dashboard for quality activities for strategic control
  • Development and implementation of the strategic direction for the quality department
  • Optimization and further development of the IQSoft quality management software to improve operational quality performance
  • Successful promotion of a sustainable quality structure through regular workshops and training
  • Analytical problem-solving for quality and process challenges with a pragmatic approach (MSA/SPC)
  • Conducting and organizing internal and external audits
  • Strategic supplier management
  • Digitalization of the sampling process to increase efficiency
Jul 2022 - Sep 2023
1 year 3 months
Kassel, Germany

Interim Manager

Sigma Consulting Germany

  • Strategic optimization of the procurement process with direct reporting to department management
  • Development and implementation of a KPI dashboard for the purchasing process
  • Systematic tracking of 8D reports with suppliers
  • Setup and management of a supplier quality department within purchasing
Mar 2022 - Apr 2022
2 months

Interim Quality Manager

Sigma Consulting Germany

  • Process audits at various suppliers in Spain, Finland and Egypt
  • Development and tracking of action plans with suppliers
Nov 2021 - Feb 2022
4 months
Barneveld, Netherlands

Interim Quality Manager

Sigma Consulting Germany

  • Creation and implementation of a structured 8D process
  • Implementation of PPAP/APQP processes
  • Analytical problem-solving for critical customer issues
  • Training and coaching the quality team for skill development
Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
9 months
Hangenbieten, France

Project Quality Manager

Sigma Consulting Germany

  • Strategic management of supplier complaints and 8D analyses
  • Management of critical and urgent issues with suppliers to ensure continuous production supply
  • Responsibility for PPAP/APQP processes
  • Analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting
Dec 2019 - Oct 2020
11 months
Aurich, Germany

Project Manager

Sigma Consulting Germany

  • Management of multiple projects for wind energy plants

  • Comprehensive planning of all activities with the project team and cross-department coordination

  • Development of a structured project organization (OBS, WBS)

  • Milestone planning with cross-functional teams

  • Preparation of project-related specifications for internal and external tenders

  • Resource planning

  • Budget planning

  • Conflict resolution and escalation management with recommendations to the Project Steering Committee

  • Regular reporting to the project sponsor with transparent presentation of risks and measures

  • Adherence to strategic and operational planning

  • Ensuring compliance with specified processes, guidelines and regulations

  • Ensuring safety aspects

  • Successful planning and implementation of milestones from the concept phase to the development phase

Aug 2018 - Nov 2019
1 year 4 months

Project Quality Manager

Plan Q Engineering GmbH

  • Responsibility as quality and safety manager for export projects in Senegal and Algeria

  • Strategic management of quality and safety issues with the customer

  • Planning and execution of train customer reception at the end customer in Dakar and Algiers

  • Diagnosis and analysis of delivery performance of several suppliers

  • Proposing an action plan to improve the delivery situation

  • Development and implementation of a comprehensive action plan to improve the current state by implementing monitoring processes and improvement measures

  • Conducting process audits at suppliers

  • Management of open PPAP actions with 7 suppliers

  • Strategic management of top issues with suppliers

  • Analytical problem solving and troubleshooting

  • Successful process audits at 4 suppliers in Germany and France for Bombardier

  • 100% closure of open PPAP actions with 7 suppliers for Bombardier

  • Significant quality performance improvement to zero defects before shipment for Faiveley Transport

  • Successful first-time train reception with the customer in Dakar for Alstom Transport

Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
4 months
Kölleda, Germany

Supplier Quality Manager

Hays Deutschland

  • Management of supplier complaints, 8D analyses
  • Management of critical and urgent issues with suppliers to ensure continuous supply to the production line
Feb 2017 - Mar 2018
1 year 2 months
Böblingen, Germany

Supplier Quality Manager

Plan_Q Engineering GmbH

  • Supplier quality management, supplier audits, supplier evaluation, supplier development

  • Task force and crisis management with suppliers

  • Management of project quality and procurement milestone plans

  • Development of quality standards and defect books (critical criteria)

  • Successful audit and development of 9 suppliers in Germany, England, Sweden, the Netherlands and Turkey

  • 100% reduction of error rate

Apr 2016 - Jan 2017
10 months
Filderstadt, Germany

Supplier Quality Manager

Brunel GmbH

  • Supplier quality management, supplier audits, supplier evaluation, supplier development in the automotive premium sector

  • Successful audits and development of 7 suppliers in Germany, England and the USA

May 2015 - Mar 2016
11 months
Langenfeld, Germany

Project Manager

Redi-Group GmbH

  • Strategic analysis of the delivery situation and development of an action plan to improve delivery capability for DB/Bochumer Verein Verkehrstechnik
  • Process optimization and preparation for ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949 certification at NBHX Trim GmbH (interior parts for BMW, Audi, VW, Daimler)
  • Project management for the relocation of tools for WABCO from Turkey to Germany
Sep 2011 - Apr 2015
3 years 8 months
Paris, France

Product Development Manager

Plan-Q Engineering GmbH

  • Strategic, cross-functional project management of purchased products from the quote phase to series launch

  • Responsible for APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)

  • Management of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)

  • Conducting supplier process audits

  • Strategic top issues management with suppliers

  • Negotiation of quality contracts with suppliers

  • Responsible for project purchasing milestone plans

  • Planning and execution of initial sample inspections with customers (DB, SNCF)

  • Management of REX (Return of Experience)

  • Performing risk analyses (SWOT/FMEA/FTA/RAMS)

  • International assignments at suppliers in Germany, France, Spain, Denmark, China, Hungary

  • Successful PPAP Go On Time with DB/SNCF/NETINERA/PKP/SBB

  • Development of quality standards and defect books (critical criteria)

  • Successful audits and development of 13 suppliers and sub-suppliers worldwide

Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
2 years 8 months
Salzgitter, Germany

Product Development Manager

Plus Consulting

  • Strategic, cross-functional project management from the quote phase to series launch

  • Responsible for PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)

  • Planning and execution of initial sample inspections with customers (DB, Interfleet, Hamburger Hochbahn)

  • Conducting supplier process audits

  • Managing complaint processing and top issue management with suppliers

  • Negotiation of quality agreements

  • Crisis management and implementation of quality walls

  • REX management (Return of Experience)

  • Successful PPAP Go On Time with DB/Hamburger Hochbahn/Interfleet (SKANE)

  • Development of quality standards and defect books (critical criteria)

  • Significant defect reduction from 40 to 0 errors per part

  • Successful resolution of crisis situations between suppliers and customers through negotiation of quality points and CONQ (Costs of Non Quality)

  • Successful audits and development of 17 suppliers and sub-suppliers worldwide

Jul 2007 - Dec 2008
1 year 6 months
Tunis, Tunisia

Supplier Quality Engineer

Fuba Printed Circuits Tunisie

  • Development and implementation of procedures for supplier audits

  • Design and implementation of supplier evaluation and development

  • Systematic complaint handling

  • Supplier development process

Sep 2002 - Jun 2007
4 years 10 months
Tunis, Tunisia

Quality Management Representative and Interim Production Manager

Phönix Mecano Tunisie

  • Introduction and implementation of ISO 9001 version 2000, reorganization and process definition of all company areas

  • Introduction and implementation of tools from ISO/TS 16949 such as FMEA, measurement system and machine capability analyses

  • Optimization of material flow: layout optimization and improvement of production processes

  • Introduction of quality circles for handling the 8D report system

  • Implementation of problem diagnosis methods as a tool for problem solving (QRQC, Ishikawa, 5 Whys)

  • Implementation of quality tools such as PDCA, 5S

  • Internal auditor and conducting staff training

  • Leading 15 employees in the quality team with a team-oriented leadership style

  • Leading 150 employees in production with successful enforcement of quality requirements

  • Successful ISO 9001 version 2000 certification

  • Error rate reduction by 100%

Summary

Experienced quality manager with over 20 years of international management and leadership experience, especially in the automotive and rail industries. Successful in setting strategic direction for quality areas, in proactively implementing quality management measures, and in implementing and advancing quality management systems. Proven leadership skills in leading and developing international teams, as well as serving as a sparring partner for top management. Strong analytical abilities and a strategic mindset with a clear focus on continuous improvement and quality excellence. Direct reporting line to executive management with solid experience in the automotive sector, mechanical and plant engineering, and other manufacturing industries. Extensive knowledge of relevant quality standards and processes.

Skills

  • Mechanical Processes: Fiberglass, Bonding, Painting, Welding, Passivation, Wiring, Crimping, Torque
  • Electronic Pcb Processes: Smd Assembly And Soldering, Reflow Soldering, Smt Solder Paste Printing
  • Quality And Project Management: Iso 9001, Iso/ts 16949, Iso/ts 22163, Pdca, Ishikawa/5m, Qrqc, Fmea, Spc, Msa, Ppap, Apqp, 8d Report, Vda, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Pmp
  • It Skills: Sap Ppm, Sap, Ms Project, Microsoft Office, Customer Portals, Ms Sharepoint, Quality Management Software (Iqsoft)

Languages

Arabic
Native
German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
...and 1 more

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

IIM (International Institute for Management, CNAM Paris)

Master in Management, Organizational Consulting and Change Management in Transformation Processes · Management: organizational consulting and change management in transformation processes · Paris, France

Oct 2004 - Jun 2006

CNAM, National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts in Paris through Institut Fidunion

DESTO (Diploma of Higher Studies in Organization Techniques, French State Diploma in Corporate Organization) · Organization techniques, corporate organization and project management · Tunis, Tunisia

Oct 1998 - Jun 2001

ENIS (National Engineering School in Sfax)

Diploma in Electrical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Sfax, Tunisia

Certifications & licenses

PMP Training (Project Management Professional)

DGQ (German Society for Quality) Internal Auditor IRIS/ISO TS 22163 and ISO 9001:2015

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

TQM (Total Quality Management, Heilbronn Germany)

ISO 9001 Version 2000

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