Nigel (Brendan) M.
Automotive Consulting, Auditing & VDA-QMC Trainer
Experience
Mar 2017 - Present
8 years 10 monthsPietermaritzburg, South Africa
Automotive Consulting, Auditing & VDA-QMC Trainer
Michaels Consulting
- Automotive consulting, auditing & VDA-QMC training and development
- Customer implementation and maintenance in the following ISO management systems:
- IATF 16949 - 2016
- ISO 14001 - 2015
- ISO 45001 - 2018
- ISO 9001 - 2015
- VDA 6.3 2023 process auditing
- Training IATF 16949 2016 1st & 2nd party auditing
- Supplier auditing for sustainability performance & development in the wind industry
Feb 2017 - Mar 2017
2 monthsPietermaritzburg, South Africa
RemoteSHEQ Regional Manager
Ramsay Engineering
- Managed five remote sites within Southern Africa ensuring development, implementation, maintenance, and conformance of system certification with IATF 16949-2016, ISO 9001-2015, ISO 14001-2015 & ISO 45001-2018
- Engaged with original equipment manufacturing customers and external certification bodies to fulfill standard requirements
- Developed and managed the implementation and review of the quality, health and safety and environmental management systems
- Served as the company's management representative overseeing compliance with quality, health and safety, and environmental management systems
- Formulated, monitored, and managed the company’s quality, safety, health and environmental objectives in accordance with organizational policies for IATF 16949 2016, ISO 14001-2015 & ISO 45001-2018
- Promoted awareness of organizational system policies and customer requirements throughout the company
- Implemented, planned, and scheduled internal audits for systems, product, and process for IATF 16949 2016, ISO 14001-2015 & ISO 45001-2018
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
5 yearsPietermaritzburg, South Africa
SHEQ Director
Ramsay Engineering
- Aligned the organization’s strategic direction with established management system requirements
- Aligned organizational strategic objectives to reduce occupational health and safety risks, minimize environmental impact, and achieve ongoing customer satisfaction
- Served as the company's management representative responsible for overseeing compliance with quality, health, and safety, and environmental management systems
- Coordinated with original equipment manufacturer customers to implement preventive actions and mitigate nonconformities
- Provided training and mentorship to the quality team, aligning their skills and competencies with strategic organizational needs
Jan 2007 - May 2012
5 years 5 monthsPietermaritzburg, South Africa
Quality Director
Ramsay Engineering
- Implemented solutions aligned with strategic needs and quality policy to ensure company products met customer quality requirements
- Managed quality and supply chain processes relating to manufacture and supply of metal pressed parts, plastic molded parts, coated products, and welded parts for the automotive industry
- Developed and executed quality control checkpoints and inspections to ensure compliance with customer quality requirements
- Optimized supply chain operations by evaluating and selecting reliable suppliers and establishing strong partnerships
- Provided training and mentorship to the quality team, aligning their skills and competencies with strategic organizational needs
- Coordinated preventive actions to mitigate nonconformities related to products and processes with original equipment manufacturers
- Reported on overall business strategy for monthly executive committee
Jan 1996 - Dec 2007
12 yearsPietermaritzburg, South Africa
Quality Assurance Manager
Ramsay Engineering
- Maintained supplier development and quality assurance for the organization
- Managed key performance indicators and reported on quality service delivery requirements for metal stamping, injection molding, coating, and welding
- Initiated corrective and preventative actions for quality concerns internally, with suppliers, and customers
- Conducted problem solving using the 8D format prescribed by customers
Summary
An accomplished automotive and wind industry consultant with expertise in supplier development, auditing, and training within the automotive and renewable energy sectors. Demonstrated success in providing comprehensive assistance to clients in metal pressing, welding, injection molding, coating, and supplier development for the wind and automotive industries. Proven track record in developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems in accordance with ISO and IATF 16949 standards. Skilled in driving supplier development performance and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Experienced trainer in a “classroom style”, public, inhouse and via Microsoft team’s online platform for external training providers' qualifying international delegates in the following
- IATF 16949 2016
- ISO 9001 2015
- ISO 14001 - 2015
- ISO 45001 - 2018
- VDA 6.3 Process Auditing
- IATF 16949 1st/2nd Party Trainer (VDA-QMC)
- Supplier development for the wind industry.
- Supplier development for the automotive industry
- Core Tools
Experienced consultant in supplier development and training in the automotive & wind manufacturing industry.
Languages
English
NativeEducation
Oct 1999 - May 2003
Production Management Institute of South Africa
B.Sc. Honors · Industrial Technology and Management · Durban, South Africa
May 1996 - May 1999
Production Management Institute of South Africa
Diploma Production Management · Production Management · Durban, South Africa
Certifications & licenses
ISO 9001:2015 CQI And IRCA Certified Lead Auditor
BSI Training Academy
QMS - 2015 - Associate Auditor
CQI
IATF 16949 1st & 2nd Party Auditor
ENCONA Academy
VDA QMC Process Auditor
ENCONA Academy
IATF 16949:2016 Auditor Training Courses
SGS United Kingdom Ltd
VDA Automotive Core Tools
VDA -QMC
ISO 9001:2015 Registered Lead Auditor
RISK ZA
SAMTRAC (Safety Management Training NQF5)
NOSA
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