Rich Rendleman

About Rich Rendleman

Results-driven leader with extensive quality expertise that establishes a culture of trust through building relationships and creating a safe and growth-oriented environment. Emphasizes employee engagement and recognition to inspire team to effectively collaborate and perform at a high level.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Quality Assurance

   Kia Georgia, Inc.

   Jan 2020 — Present · GE

   Awarded JD Powers and Associates Awards for vehicles produced at facility.• Manage engineering team of 25 and support root cause investigations, data analysis, emissions testing, equipment calibration, and material testing.• Lead internal Cost Reduction CFT for the Quality Division by collaborating with the operational teams to coordinate cost reduction strategies, resulting in cost savings of more than $2.5M.• Empower employees showcasing relationship building and leadership development, resulting in promotions for 12 people. • Collaborate with Production and Suppliers for cost reduction of 14% over the past two years.• Execute the Quality Assurance group for 3 years with 0 OSHA recordable or lost time accidents.• Manage compliance activities with Kia North American Safety Office and NHTSA. • Monitor KPI’s and keep executive members informed of the results, actions, and improvements. • Selected to Lead ISO 90••••15 certification process with 5 years with no major non-conformance findings and implemented and facilitated internal ISO training rather than external training.• Spearhead emissions lab testing activities and submit monthly testing results to HQ and EPA/CARB. • Ensure that all vehicles meet country, regional, and state compliance requirements.• Successfully build teams that embrace and promote diversity. • Complete 12 trips to South Korea for new model or advanced training for job specific skills.• Reduced warranty cost by 5% through software updates and lowering part replacement need.

Education

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Skills

• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Kaizen
• 5 Why
• Vehicles
• 5s
• Iso 9000
• Supplier Quality
• Iso
• Team Building
• Iso 14001
• Quality Management
• Ts16949
• Product Quality
• Root Cause Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Poka Yoke
• Customer Satisfaction
• Parts
• Jit
• Automotive
• Six Sigma