Quality & Operations Leader (ISO/Lean Six Sigma)

Valerie R. Ashmore

Tignall, GA 706-***-**** *********@*****.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/valerie-ashmore-684356115 QUALITY & OPERATIONS LEADER

Results-driven manufacturing leader with 18+ years of progressive experience in automotive and appliance production environments. Proven record of leading high-performing teams, reducing defects, improving KPIs (NRFT, Cost, Delivery), and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. Lean Six Sigma–trained with strong expertise in root cause analysis, ISO standards, and workforce planning.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Quality Management Systems (QMS) • ISO 9001 Compliance • Lean Six Sigma Production Supervision • KPI Performance Management Root Cause & Corrective Action (CAPA)

BOM & Engineering Drawing Interpretation

CMM & Precision Measurement Systems

Workday Workforce Management • Team Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production Supervisor

Electrolux Home Products 2022–2026

• Led 56-member production team in high-volume manufacturing environment

• Managed labor planning and approvals using Workday

• Monitored and improved KPIs (NRFT, Cost, Delivery)

• Presented quarterly PDCA improvement reports to leadership

• Partnered cross-functionally to resolve quality and productivity gaps Quality Technician / Auditor

Electrolux Home Products 2020–2022

• Audited builds against BOM and engineering specifications

• Performed statistical and frost testing on production units

• Initiated line stops and corrective actions for nonconformance

• Reduced NRFT through floor-level quality enforcement Quality Lab Inspector (Group Lead)

Hitachi Automotive 2016–2020

• Supervised lab inspection operations and delegated workflow

• Operated CMM, MicroVu, tensile testers, micrometers, and calipers

• Ensured adherence to control plans and quality standards Additional experience: Honeywell Transportation Systems, Tenneco Automotive, Paper Pak Industries EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice (Magna Cum Laude) Associate Degree, Criminal Justice

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