Dwayne Elkins

Background

About Dwayne Elkins

Highly motivated and energetic Quality Professional • Thorough experience in Supply Chain Management and Development, Inspection Management, Quality Engineering Management, and NPI • Strong ability to lead, implement, educate, and drive strategy changes • Customer Focused Leadership style instills Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost as vital to success • Skilled at developing and building robust Quality Assurance organizations • Expertise in start-up operations, double digit growth, and re-engineering processes • Global experience with proven track record of successful plant and production line launches • Experience in Aerospace, PCBA, Automotive, Commercial, and Industrial arenas allows for me to take best practices and apply across industry lines • ISO 9001/TS 16949/AS 9100 implementation and auditing experience • ISO / Risk Management • ISO 13485:2016 / Medical Device / IQ OQ PQ Specialties: • System Implementation • Multi-Site Operations / Op Ex • Continuous Improvement - Lean/Six Sigma • Strategic Leadership (Provide Leadership and the Vision) • Birth to death Quality Management • Successful in both High Mix/Low Volume & Low Mix / High Volume • New Product Development • Organizational development, alignment for success • Strong business acumen Notable Competencies: • Proven critical thinking, problem solving, and root cause analysis • Astute planning and organizing skills • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and lead at all levels • Proven ability to work within and at the head of teams • Proven conflict management skills • Strong ability to think and work under pressure • Strong decision maker, not afraid to make a decision