Years of professional experience
Anthony Calvert
Regional Supplier Quality & Development Manager
Uitenhage
Summary
Current role as Regional Supplier Quality & Development Manager for Forvia (Faurecia Clean Mobility and Faurecia Interior systems).
Having more than 25 years extensive experience in various automotive manufacturing functions (Engineering, Project management, Process Engineering & Development and Quality Management).
Responsibilities include the management and development of all local suppliers for both FIS and FCM groups, actively participate in the improvement activities of the suppliers including international suppliers that supply components into South African market.
As a Certified Greenbelt Six Sigma practitioner, with various successful greenbelt projects completed.
The passion for training, mentoring, and coaching is ideal for a team player. I plan and execute well and coordinate multiple activities and am ready and able to tackle this position head on.
Organized, analytical, logical and dynamic individual. Goal orientated, driven, self-motivated and work well under pressure.
Time management skills helps with multi-tasking, and prioritized workload using common sense and years of experience in the industry.
Overview
28
28
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional Supplier Quality & Development
Forvia (Faurecia)
08.2019 - Current
- Supplier Quality development -Coaching/Training of 12 local suppliers and more then 80 international suppliers.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring my 5 junior associates.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Participated in 2 team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in teams, providing support and guidance to peers and junior associates .
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing 3 projects from start to finish.
Quality & Manufacturing Engineer
Tenneco Clean Air Port Elizabeth
03.2007 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Internal Auditing (Process and Validation Audits).
- Pro-actively encourage waste removal and cost reduction ideas that support improvement
- Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding all requirements, Liaise intercompany representatives to improve Quality performance, Continuously strive for new Technology.
- Manage and analyze customer complaints and compile G8D with manufacturing teams, G8D Review and validation with customer.
- Support CI department with six sigma cost improvement projects.
- Conducting cost analysis for improvement justification, Use APQP and QMS system tools for improvements and changes to processes.
- Develop MS-Projects timing plan for all improvement projects, Facilitate P.F.M.E.A
- Review and improvements to customer requirements.
- Develop process flow charts for all improved processes, Develop tooling/equipment/facilities list for improved processes, Assist with tooling trials and develop new improved process operations, Facilitate generation of new or changes work instructions to improve performance.
- Training, development, mentoring, coaching, motivating of subordinates and associates to ensure customer satisfaction and best quality performance
Process/ Product Engineer & R&D Team Leader
Eissmann Group Automotive
04.2001 - 02.2007
- MBSA Door panel sewing, assembly and fitment Project transfer from Germany to S.A in 2003
- Assessed potential risks associated with design changes, making informed decisions that balanced innovation with practicality.
- Improved product quality performance by implementing multiple rigorous testing procedures and feedback loops.
- Championed at least 2 continuous improvement initiatives with engineering team, driving ongoing enhancements to both processes and products.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers.
Engineering Technician
Lear Corporation
09.1996 - 04.2001
- FMEA, Work / Operator instructions, Quality control plans, Time studies, Engineering change requests, Template development, Template control.
- Assisted in training new team members on company procedures, policies, and technical skills necessary for their roles in Sewing Department and Technicians.
- Enhanced accuracy of technical documentation by reviewing and updating schematics, diagrams, and manuals regularly.
- Played instrumental role in reducing project costs by effectively managing resources such as materials inventory management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bethelsdorp Senior Secondary
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.1986 - 12.1991
Mechanical Engineering -
Port Elizabeth College
Port Elizabeth, South AfricaSome College (No Degree) -
Port Elizabeth College
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.1992 - 01.1995
Advance Project Management -
Damelin Education Centre
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.2006 - 08.2006
Production And Operations Management -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.2015 - 12.2015
Project Management & M S Projects -
NMMU
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.2015 - 08.2015
AutoCAD - 31 August 2006 -
NMMU
Port Elizabeth, South AfricaMiddle Management - Management Science
RMI
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 10.2005 - 02.2006
Skills
Team building
undefinedAccomplishments
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
- TMS Leadership Course
- Auditing
- IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Standard – RT&A
- ISO 9001:2015 SGS Academy
- VDA 6.3 Auditor training – Encona Academy
- Core tools – Encona Academy
- Leadership Training seminar – Tenneco Internal
- Lean Methodology – Tenneco Internal
Timeline
Regional Supplier Quality & Development
Forvia (Faurecia)
08.2019 - Current
Production And Operations Management -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.2015 - 12.2015
Project Management & M S Projects -
NMMU
01.2015 - 08.2015
Quality & Manufacturing Engineer
Tenneco Clean Air Port Elizabeth
03.2007 - 07.2019
Advance Project Management -
Damelin Education Centre
01.2006 - 08.2006
Middle Management - Management Science
RMI
10.2005 - 02.2006
Process/ Product Engineer & R&D Team Leader
Eissmann Group Automotive
04.2001 - 02.2007
Engineering Technician
Lear Corporation
09.1996 - 04.2001
Some College (No Degree) -
Port Elizabeth College
01.1992 - 01.1995
High School Diploma -
Bethelsdorp Senior Secondary
01.1986 - 12.1991
Mechanical Engineering -
Port Elizabeth College
AutoCAD - 31 August 2006 -
NMMU
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