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Zoran Popov
Founder & Automotive Consultant
Experience
Jan 2004 - Present
22 years 2 monthsFounder & Automotive Consultant
QM-Service Automotive
- Consulted for Daimler AG, Porsche, BMW, Smart and global supply industry players including VW, Continental, Magna, Webasto, JCI, Mahle, Valeo, Grammer, Woco, Hella, Brose, Faurecia, Lear and Dräxlmaier
- Achieved ISO TS 16949 certification within 12 months instead of two years
- Implemented and trained QM department; managed production and plant operations
- Executed Poland relocation of Tier 1 VW Passat sealing systems production (360 workplaces)
- Led Slovenia Porsche AG OEM headlights project: supplier development, Q-gates implementation, boundary samples definition, intensive operator trainings, productivity increase, cost reduction, shopfloor Pareto error evaluations, corrective actions and ensured IATF 16949 & VDA 6.3 certifications and delivery quantities
Jan 1989 - Dec 1989
1 yearMexico
Quality & Project Manager
Metzeler Lindau / Grammer Tier 1
- Implemented automotive standards AIAG, IATF, VDA 6.3 and certifications; conducted local and international audits
- Managed quality and project activities; temporary plant and shopfloor production management
- Introduced and implemented ISO TS 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards; trained teams according to VDA 6.3 and AIAG
- Prepared for customer audits and managed production
Hungary
On-siteQuality Engineer
BMW OEM
- Panoramic roof hazard 0-series secured on site within a relatively short time
- Managed task force team with supplier development
- Ensured 0-series delivery in ordered quantity and quality
Summary
As interim quality manager, I quickly solve problems to ensure that your high-quality products arrive at the customer in the ordered quantity at the agreed quality. In parallel with practical training of colleagues in the plant through "learning by doing".
Skills
- Personal Leadership Style: Courteous, Communicative, Goal-oriented, Motivating, Obliging
- Competencies: Ownership, Communication, Organisation, Creativity
- Tools & Methods: Six Sigma, Spc, 8d, Fmea, Vda 6.3 Audits, Msa, Doe, Ishikawa, 5w, Turtle, Pep, Apqp, Ppap, Caq, Tqm, Statistics, Pareto, Qvp, Kaizen, Jit, Jis, Formel Q, Pdca, Special Terms, Poka Yoke
- Industry Focus: Automotive, Interior, Exterior, Logistics, Supply Chain
- Methods & Topics: Apqp, Ppap, Pep, Project Management, Improving The Structural And Process Organization, Increase Productivity & Cost Reduction, Shop Floor, Production Management, Plant Management, Supplier Development
Languages
German
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedSerbian
AdvancedSpanish
ElementaryHungarian
ElementaryCertifications & licenses
ISO TS 16949
IATF 16949
VDA 6.3
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Where is Zoran based?
Zoran is based in Frankfurt, Germany.
What languages does Zoran speak?
Zoran speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Serbian (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), Hungarian (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Zoran have?
Zoran has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Zoran has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 11 years and 6 months. Note that Zoran may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Zoran be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Zoran would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Automotive Consultant, Quality & Project Manager, Quality Engineer.
What is Zoran's latest experience?
Zoran's most recent position is Founder & Automotive Consultant at QM-Service Automotive.
What companies has Zoran worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Zoran has worked for QM-Service Automotive.
Which industries is Zoran most experienced in?
Zoran is most experienced in industries like Automotive.
Which business areas is Zoran most experienced in?
Zoran is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Operations. Zoran also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing.
Which industries has Zoran worked in recently?
Zoran has recently worked in industries like Automotive.
Which business areas has Zoran worked in recently?
Zoran has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).
Does Zoran have any certificates?
Zoran has 3 certificates. These include: ISO TS 16949, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3.
What is the availability of Zoran?
Zoran is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Zoran?
Zoran's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
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