Tammy Lafferty
About Tammy Lafferty
Tammy Lafferty is the Lead Technical Specialist Quality Management at Thyssenkrupp in Calvert, Alabama, with a background in process management and quality improvement.
Current Role at ThyssenKrupp
Tammy Lafferty holds the position of Lead Technical Specialist Quality Management at ThyssenKrupp. In this role, she oversees a range of quality-focused processes in Calvert, Alabama. Additionally, she serves as the HSM Specialist Quality in Central Quality at ThyssenKrupp Steel USA. Her responsibilities include managing the Corrective Action Process, conducting Corrective Action Reviews, and training staff on Root Cause Analysis.
Previous Experience at Alcoa
Before joining ThyssenKrupp, Tammy Lafferty spent two decades at Alcoa Warrick Operations from 1990 to 2010. During her tenure, she held positions such as Process Manager and Process Improvement Project Manager. Her experience at Alcoa provided her with a strong foundation in quality management and process improvement.
Education and Qualifications
Tammy Lafferty earned a BS in Business Quality Management from Southwestern College, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She also completed a Nursing program at Owensboro Community and Technical College, obtaining an LPN degree from 1994 to 1996. Additionally, she holds a Six Sigma Green Belt, underlining her expertise in quality management.
Quality Management Initiatives at ThyssenKrupp
At ThyssenKrupp Steel USA, Tammy Lafferty has led several quality management initiatives. She has improved quality processes for monitoring quality systems, developed mill and laboratory control plans, and enhanced PFMEAs. She coordinates document and record reviews with technical staff and serves as a Plant ISO 9001:2008 and TS16949 auditor. She also leads the plant Change Control Management team.
Professional Skills and Responsibilities
Tammy Lafferty's professional skills include leading the PPAP and MSA processes, and working on the development of the APQP process at ThyssenKrupp Steel USA. She is responsible for facilitating process improvements, conducting training on Root Cause Analysis, and overseeing Corrective Action Reviews. Her role involves both strategic oversight and hands-on management of quality control initiatives.