David Gunter

About David Gunter

Motivated Quality Management Professional with extensive knowledge of technical manufacturing and sales. Strong organizational skills and broad international experience. ASQ Certified Manager of Quality with proven track record of improving processes and customer interface in key global regions. Achieves business objectives through direct and open dialogue, effective group interaction, and systematic approach to challenges. Expertise includes: • Quality Systems Management (Global ISO-9001 system) and Process Improvement • Quality Systems Effectiveness (Internal Audits, KPIs) • Measurement: Assessment and Metrics (Statistical Analysis and Process Capability) • Customer Relationship Management (Problem Resolution, Pricing, Specification Development, Surveys) • Employee Training and Development

Experience

1. Senior Director, Global Quality

   Polypore International

   Apr 2023 — Present · Owensboro, KY, US

   Responsible for developing, implementing, and driving continuous improvement activities ensuring that the organization\'s production operations, from raw materials to finished products, meet quality, integrity, and efficiency standards, as well as ensuring overall Quality and Customer satisfaction is on par with expectations. Leads organization’s world-wide quality function for Polypore including Daramic and Celgard product lines. Delivers quantitative results demonstrating the ability to positively motivate teammates at all levels in the organization creating a customer centric, continual improvement organization. Develops talent and bench depth in the function, and role models Polypore values day in and day out.

Education

• University of Kentucky

  MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  1981 — 1982

• University of Louisville

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry

  1977 — 1981