Rick Hindi
About Rick Hindi
Rick Hindi serves as the Director of Corporate Quality at Trex Company, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in quality management across various industries, including automotive and polymers, and has held several leadership roles in quality assurance and operational excellence.
Work at Trex Company
Rick Hindi has served as the Director of Corporate Quality at Trex Company since 2020. In this role, he oversees quality management systems and initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and operational efficiency. His leadership focuses on continuous improvement and ensuring that the company's products meet stringent quality standards. Trex Company, known for its composite decking and outdoor products, benefits from Hindi's extensive experience in quality management within the manufacturing sector.
Previous Experience in Quality Management
Prior to his current role, Rick Hindi held several key positions in quality management across various organizations. He worked as the Director of Global Quality at Core Molding Technologies from 2019 to 2021, and as the Global Quality Director at Airtex/ASC Performance Pumps from 2017 to 2019. His extensive background includes a long tenure at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where he served in various quality roles for 21 years, contributing to product quality and operational excellence in the automotive sector.
Educational Background
Rick Hindi studied at the University of Akron, where he earned a Master's degree in Polymer Engineering from 1999 to 2001. He also completed a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the same institution from 1994 to 1996. His educational foundation in engineering has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for managing quality systems in the automotive and manufacturing industries.
Expertise in Quality Systems and Methodologies
Rick Hindi possesses extensive expertise in managing quality systems at both regional and global levels, particularly in the automotive, rubber, and polymers industries. He holds a Six Sigma Black Belt and is proficient in various lean methodologies, including Just-In-Time (JIT), KANBAN, and 5S. His skills extend to business process re-engineering and supplier collaboration, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.
Achievements in Continuous Improvement
Throughout his career, Rick Hindi has led continuous improvement initiatives on a global scale, focusing on operational excellence and plant optimization. He has worked on zero loss analysis projects aimed at improving efficiency and productivity. His experience includes managing tier 1 OEM quality and account management for major automotive manufacturers, demonstrating his capability in driving quality improvements across complex supply chains.