Ken West
About Ken West
Ken West is a Quality Manager at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2014 in the Louisville, Kentucky area. He has extensive experience in quality management, having held leadership roles at various organizations and successfully implemented quality improvement initiatives.
Work at Faurecia
Ken West has served as the Quality Manager at Faurecia since 2014, contributing to quality management in the Louisville, Kentucky Area for a decade. His role involves overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Under his management, Faurecia has focused on enhancing supplier performance and maintaining high-quality standards.
Previous Experience in Quality Management
Before joining Faurecia, Ken West held the position of Director of Quality at Exemplis Corporation from 2011 to 2013. He also worked as a Quality Manager at Johnson Controls from 2013 to 2014 and previously from 1992 to 2007, accumulating extensive experience in quality management. His tenure at Magna as Supplier Quality Manager from 2008 to 2011 further solidified his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Ken West earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration and Management from Davenport University, completing his studies from 2000 to 2004. His educational background supports his extensive career in quality management, equipping him with the necessary skills to implement quality systems and improve organizational performance.
Quality Management Achievements
Throughout his career, Ken West has successfully upgraded manufacturing facilities from QS-9000 to ISO/TS-16949 QMS Systems. He has implemented Supplier Quality Manuals and Supplier Scoring Systems, enhancing supplier performance. His use of APQP tools in new product launches and CAPA tools such as 8-D and Six Sigma/DMAIC has improved problem-solving capabilities across various organizations.
Recognition in Quality Excellence
Ken West has led Quality Teams that achieved the Johnson Controls Continuous Gold Award for World Class Quality Achievement. His leadership has also resulted in receiving prestigious customer awards, including the Chrysler Pentastar and DaimlerChrysler Gold Awards, which recognize excellence in quality management.