1. DAVID RUSSELL BIRD
4602 Hartwell Drive Douglasville. GA. 30135 (770) 852 1151 drbird1@aol.com
HUMAN SERVICES
My objective is to seek a challenging position in the automotive quality industry that will allow me
to further utilize and expand my abilities and knowledge, while providing long–term potential for
personal and professional growth.
SKILLS
Effective written and oral communication
Self-motivator; self-starter
Works well in a team environment
Follows process and procedures
Ability to comprehend very quickly and easily
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Novem Car Interior Design Inc. Atlanta GA. September 2004 - present.
Jan 2014 – Present
Head of Atlanta/Technical Services/Quality Manager dealing with BMW, Mercedes, GM, Nissan, Ford,
Chrysler, Faurecia USA, Faurecia Mexico, Inteva, Mollertech, JCI, Fischer, Nifco, IACNA, Dreaxelmaier,
Autoliv, Calsonic-Kanse1 and Summit Polymers.
Key results
• Transfer of production to new manufacturing facility in Mexico.
• Work with quality and technical issues with our two manufacturing facilities in Honduras and
Mexico
• Customer support for both manufacturing facilities.
• Head of the logistics, production and quality departments.
March 2007 – Jan 2014
Operations/Quality Manager dealing with BMW, Mercedes, GM, Nissan, Ford, Faurecia USA, Faurecia
Mexico, Inteva, Mollertech, JCI, Fischer, Nifco, IACNA, Dreaxelmaier, Autoliv, Calsonic-Kanse1 and Summit
Polymers.
Key results
• Customer PPM reduction from 2000+ to below 300 average over all programs.
• Obtain TS 16949 certification.
• Maintain manning levels below budgeted level.
• Completed ramp up and SOP on time and in budget for Mercedes (BR166) program.
• Completed ramp up and SOP on time and in budget for BMW (F15/16) program
• Built good working relationships with suppliers and customer to work as a team.
• Trained customer on the characteristics of the product that we supply.
• Reduced scrap and rework at Honduras facility by 7%.
September 2004 - March 2007.
Program Manager for Mercedes (164/251)
• Established new location in Atlanta and ramp up of facility.
• Launched 164/251
Production Manager
• Managed transfer of milling operation on E85 from Detroit to Atlanta.
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• BMW E70/71, established, implemented and ran the production process in Atlanta.
• Managed transfer of production on E70/71 from Atlanta to Honduras.
Novem Car Interior Design Inc. Detroit MI. March 2000 - September 2004
July 2002 - September 2004
Quality Manager, dealing with product shipped from sister companies in Honduras and Germany. Main
customers GM, Nissan, BMW (E85)
• Worked with the customer to understand the characteristics of the product
March 2000 - July 2002
Program Manager for Nissan (IWZW) and GM (GMT 270/272) projects
• Requested by Novem Headquarters to transfer to USA to manage the above mentioned programs.
• Part of a team to increase Novem’s market segment in the USA.
Novem car interior design Inc. Coventry UK. June 1998 - March 2000
Industrial Engineer. Main customer Rover, Land Rover.
Rolls Royce/Bentley Motor cars. Crewe UK. September 1979 - June 1998
August 1993 -June 1998
Industrial Engineer.
• Team leader for the introduction of new processes and the re-modified woodshop facility.
• Managed budget of approximately $1.6 million for capital expenditure and general overhead
consumption.
June 1987 – August 1993
Team leader.
September 1979 - June 1987
Wood worker.
September 1979 - September 1983
Coach builder apprenticeship.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Manchester Metropolitan University
BA Business Management 1997 - 1999
Higher National Diploma. 1994 – 1996
NEBSM Certificate.
Craft apprenticeship NVQ level 3
1974-1979
Verdin Comprehensive School. Winsford UK
5 O’ Levels and 4 CSE’s
