Tom Quick, Operations Excellence Expert
About Tom Quick, Operations Excellence Expert
Tom Quick is an Operations Excellence Expert currently serving as the Director of Lean & Materials at J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. He has extensive experience in quality management and operational efficiency, with a background in various leadership roles across multiple industries.
Work at JB Poindexter & Co
Tom Quick serves as the Director of Lean & Materials at J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on implementing Lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and streamline materials management. His expertise in advanced quality methods, including Lean Six Sigma, plays a crucial role in improving processes and reducing costs within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Tom Quick holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science in Industrial Administration (MBA) from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in operational excellence and management. He specializes in advanced quality methods, operational efficiencies, and asset utilization, particularly through Total Productive Manufacturing and autonomous maintenance.
Background
Tom Quick has a diverse professional background with over three decades of experience in various leadership roles. He began his career at Anheuser-Busch, where he worked as a Manager in Operations Engineering for ten years. He then transitioned to Spectrum Brands as VP of Quality and Program Management, followed by a role at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company as VP of Global Quality. He also served as a Principal Consultant at Kienbaum Management Consultants and as a Senior Manager at EY before joining J.B. Poindexter & Co.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Tom Quick has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing organizational performance. He has successfully reduced quality and logistics risks in supplier bases globally, particularly in China and Europe. His focus on creating fast and flexible systems for new product development is evident in his application of design thinking and design for six sigma methodologies. Additionally, he has a strong track record in raising organizational performance through management control systems and innovative training.