Werner MANN - KORN CONSULT GROUP

Short Profile

Werner MANN is a skilled lathe operator and a trained mechanical engineer. During his 30 years of professional experience, he was able to demonstrate worldwide (China, India, Brazil, NAFTA) his skills as Quality and Project Manager in numerous automotive and non-automotive businesses. He accompanied the following companies among others: KWU (formerly a joint subsidiary of Siemens and AEG), DAG, PAG, BMW, VW Group, ThyssenKrupp, Continental, WABCO, BOSCH, and Vibracoustic He speaks German and English.

Achievements

Werner MANN worked as a QM-Manager in a Tier1 Supplier and as an Interim Manager. He directed multiple plants around Europe and several tasks force teams and led more than 100 audits in accordance with VDA 6.3 guidelines. Global Supplier Management with potential analysis of supplier evaluation and selection, as a Project Manager, he achieved a successful compliance with the schedules planned, quality objectives, and resources management. Furthermore, in addition to the installation and verification of Q-Gates and Q-Standards (MBST, Formel QK) of German OEMs and complaints handling by using 8D methods, he also acted as a Moderator and was responsible for the application of the FMEA processes. Besides, a strong „Hands-on“ mentality which is natural for him.

Core Competencies & Project Experience

Introduction and training of project management systems
Conducting internal and external audits
Preparation of works and/or areas for certification audits
Customer service and support during customer visits and customer audits
Development, introduction, and application of QVP/APQP methods
Process capabilities (SPC) and equipment capabilities (VDA 5, MSA)
Establishment of quality system according to ISO /TS16949
Implementation of TRL, 2TP, and Run@Rate
Coordination of start-up management –
Production Readiness Installation control loops in production areas
Maturity levels of assurance in product development projects
Sampling (PPAP/PPF)
Implementation of processes and operation analysis with definition of improvement programs, Continuous Improvement Process – Workshops (PDCA, control loops)