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Quality Management, 8D, PPAP, APQP, IATF, VDA 6.3, Auditor, ISO TS 16949, Supply Chain, FMEA

Zanzibar, Tanzania
Worldwide
Q-Ing
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Worldwide
Q-Ing

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CV - zoran Popov

About me

With my knowledge and experience, difficultproblems are solved quickly and effectively asa team with effective measures throughfocused action. Your Bonus: Simultaneous training of the teamat the plant through "learning by doing".

Advanced Product Quality PlanningAutomotive IndustryCustomer Relationship ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementConsultingCost ReductionCrisis ManagementCustomer SatisfactionFinancesFailure Mode Effects AnalysisInternational Automotive Task ForceISO/TS 16949Project ManagementOperational ExcellenceProduction Part Approval ProcessQuality ManagementRapid ResponseSupply Chain ManagementStandards-CompliantTax EfficiencyRisk ReductionVDA 6.3Logistics OperationsProject Delivery
With over two decades of experience in quality management and operational excellence, I specialize in solving complex problems quickly and effectively. My approach combines deep industry knowledge with focused, pragmatic action. Every project is executed with measurable results, ensuring that challenges are not only resolved but transformed into sustainable improvements.

Your Bonus: Alongside project execution, your team receives simultaneous training directly at the plant through a “learning by doing” approach. This ensures that improvements are embedded into daily operations, empowering employees to maintain and expand results long after the project ends.

Background & Expertise
Founder of QM-Service Automotive (2004)
Consultant for leading OEMs such as Daimler AG, Porsche, BMW, and Smart
Trusted partner for global Tier-1 suppliers including Continental, Magna, Webasto, JCI, Mahle, Valeo, Grammer, Woco, Hella, Brose, Faurecia, Lear, Dräxlmaier, and many more
Industry Focus
Automotive (interior, exterior, logistics, supply chain)
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Production Approval Process (PAP)
Project Management & Plant Relocation
Supplier Upgrading & Development
Crisis Management & Rapid Response
Process Optimization & Cost Reduction
Shop Floor Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Customer Benefits After Successful Completion
Rapid Problem Resolution: Complex issues are addressed with proven methodologies, minimizing downtime and restoring stability.

Sustainable Improvements: Solutions are not temporary fixes but long-term enhancements that strengthen competitiveness.

Team Empowerment: Employees gain practical skills during the project, ensuring knowledge transfer and independence.

Cost Efficiency: Optimized processes reduce waste, improve productivity, and deliver measurable financial benefits.

Risk Mitigation: Crisis situations are stabilized quickly, protecting customer relationships and safeguarding production.

Global Standards Compliance: Projects align with international automotive quality standards, ensuring supplier readiness and OEM satisfaction.

Operational Resilience: Plants and supply chains emerge stronger, more flexible, and better prepared for future challenges.

Philosophy
I believe in combining consulting with hands-on execution. My role is not only to advise but to stand side by side with your team on the shop floor, ensuring that strategies are implemented effectively. By integrating training into every project, your workforce becomes the driver of continuous improvement, reducing dependency on external support.

Languages

GermanNative speakerEnglishGoodSpanishGoodHungarianGood

Project history

Global Quality Management Cosulting & Task Force

QM-S

Automotive & Vehicle Manufacturing

>10.000 team member

Founder QM-Service automotive

Consultant of Daimler AG, Porsche,
BMW, Smart and numerous global
players in the supply industry such as
Continental, Magna, Webasto, JCI,
Mahle, Valeo, Grammer, Woco, Hella,
Brose, Faurecia, Lear, Dräxlmaier, +++    

 

 


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