Kerry Latham
About Kerry Latham
Kerry Latham is a Quality Assurance Analyst II at Tennant Company, where he has worked since 2009, following a 12-year tenure as Consolidation Lead and a 7-year role as Material Controller. He focuses on quality analysis, continuous improvement, and training across functional areas to ensure alignment with quality standards.
Current Role as Quality Assurance Analyst II
Kerry Latham currently serves as a Quality Assurance Analyst II at Tennant Company, a position held since 2009. In this role, Latham conducts and presents analysis on a wide range of quality issues, focusing on identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Latham is responsible for compiling and analyzing quality reports from various sources, providing comprehensive insights that inform decision-making. Additionally, Latham trains functional areas on quality issues and updates, ensuring alignment across all departments with the latest quality standards.
Previous Experience at Tennant Company
Prior to the current role, Kerry Latham worked at Tennant Company in several capacities. From 1990 to 2002, Latham served as Consolidation Lead for 12 years, where responsibilities included overseeing consolidation processes. Following this role, Latham worked as a Material Controller from 2002 to 2009 for 7 years, managing material flow and inventory control. This extensive experience at Tennant Company has contributed to a deep understanding of quality assurance and operational processes.
Education and Professional Development
Kerry Latham studied at Normandale Community College from 2002 to 2005, where Latham focused on professional development through APICS certification programs. These certifications enhance knowledge in supply chain and operations management, which are critical in quality assurance roles. Latham also completed secondary education at West High School in Minneapolis from 1974 to 1977.
Collaboration and Communication Skills
In the role of Quality Assurance Analyst II, Kerry Latham collaborates with global personnel to determine and report results. This collaboration enhances international communication and contributes to the establishment of quality standards across different regions. Latham's ability to work effectively with diverse teams is essential for driving quality improvements and ensuring compliance with global standards.