Ken Young
About Ken Young
Ken Young serves as the Corporate Quality Manager at ABC Technologies, where he has worked since 2019, focusing on continuous improvement and quality management. He has a background in Quality Engineering and Integrated Resource Management, with extensive experience in quality assurance and lean methodologies.
Work at ABC Technologies
Ken Young has been employed at ABC Technologies since 2017, where he currently holds the position of Corporate Quality Manager. In this role, he has contributed to various cross-functional teams aimed at driving continuous improvement initiatives across multiple departments. His responsibilities include implementing lean manufacturing techniques to enhance production efficiency and conducting training sessions for staff and suppliers on quality management systems and lean methodologies. Ken played a key role in achieving ISO certification for the company's manufacturing processes and developed a comprehensive quality improvement program that significantly reduced defects in supplier facilities.
Education and Expertise
Ken Young studied at Durham College from 1999 to 2003, where he focused on Quality Engineering and earned a Technologist designation. Prior to that, he attended Sir Sandford Fleming College from 1992 to 1995, studying Integrated Resource Management and also achieving a Technologist designation. His educational background provides a strong foundation in quality management principles and practices, which he applies in his current role and previous positions.
Background
Before joining ABC Technologies, Ken Young held several positions in the quality management field. He worked at Process Development Corporation as General Manager from 2008 to 2015 and as Operations Manager from 2003 to 2008. He also served as Supplier Quality Manager at Magna International for one year in 2015. His extensive experience in quality management and operations has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead quality initiatives effectively.
Achievements
During his career, Ken Young has made significant contributions to quality management practices. At ABC Technologies, he developed a comprehensive quality improvement program that led to a notable reduction in defects in supplier facilities. His efforts in implementing lean manufacturing techniques have enhanced production efficiency. Additionally, he played a crucial role in achieving ISO certification for the company's manufacturing processes, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.