Darrell Spencer, C.P.M. MBA
About Darrell Spencer, C.P.M. MBA
Darrell Spencer, C.P.M. MBA, serves as the Sr. Manager of Supplier Development & Quality at Karma Automotive LLC, where he has worked since 2017. He possesses over 30 years of experience in quality assurance within the manufacturing sector and holds a comprehensive educational background in business and procurement.
Work at Karma Automotive
Darrell Spencer serves as the Senior Manager of Supplier Development and Quality at Karma Automotive LLC. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's focus on quality assurance and supplier management. His role involves utilizing root cause corrective actions, supplier PPAP preparation, and supplier PPM improvement to ensure ongoing quality assurance within the organization. Spencer's extensive background in supplier development and quality management supports the company's commitment to excellence in the automotive industry.
Education and Expertise
Darrell Spencer holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from Bowling Green State University, where he studied Procurement from 1978 to 1983. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lake Erie College, studying Business Administration and Management from 1982 to 1983. Spencer is a certified ISO 9000 lead auditor and has been a certified TS 16949 lead auditor for eight years. He is also a lifetime certified purchasing manager and a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Background
Spencer has over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, focusing on quality assurance within product design and global supply chain management. He has over 15 years of experience in global supplier quality management and more than 10 years in procurement, including five years as a senior commodity manager. His career includes significant roles at Tenneco, where he worked as a Senior Commodity Manager, Supplier Development Manager, and Global Manager of Supplier Development New Technology.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Darrell Spencer has demonstrated a progressive record of success in supplier product launch, design validation, and verification using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and new technology implementation processes. He has led corporate initiatives in 'Minority Business Enterprise' and supplier diversity management for five years. Spencer's focus on building relationships and promoting synergies across functions and business lines has been instrumental in driving quality assurance in his roles.