Scott Dowie
Cannock,Staffordshire
Summary
External Quality Supervisor with 23 years experience in quality inspection/rework within the automotive
industry. Attentive, productive and comfortable working in high pressure, fast-paced environments. Experienced
in dealing with supplier issues at the OEM site and at the suppliers premises in the UK and abroad. Highly
flexible and keen to learn new things and progress.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
External Supervisor
G&P Quality Management
Birmingham
2002.09 - 2026.07
- Inspect outbound shipments to plant and conduct random sampling to ensure product quality.
- Supervising and mentoring teams of inspectors across various G&P locations.
- Ensuring smooth running of site I'm placed within.
- Update KPI's and implement corrective actions if targets are not achieved.
- Conduct level 1 & 2 audits.
- Liaise with STA engineers on product quality and requirements.
- Implementing robust inspection/firewall processes by creating in-depth work instructions and implement standardised working practices.
- Provide training to Quality Inspectors.
- Develop teams skills using in-depth training matrix.
- Create and maintain Risk Assessments for each job and ensure H&S requirements are adhered to.
- Conduct Daily and weekly 5s audits.
- Able to conduct workers appraisals.
- Create controlled documentation and maintaining paperwork systems.
- Maintain spotless and tidy working areas to create risk-free and productive environments.
- 6 years working internally at JLR Solihull.
Production Operative
Makita Manufacturing
Telford
1996.01 - 1999.01
- Manufacturing and testing of power tools.
- Working in fast pace environment.
- Disassembled and repaired any faulty power tools.
Technician
Lubrication Services
Rugeley
10 1999 - 5 2002
- Manufacturing and testing of oils and greases.
- Learnt all aspects of warehousing.
- Coordinated closely with wider team members for successful completion of tasks within deadlines.
Education
BTEC National Diploma - Travel & Tourism
Stafford College
Stafford1995
GCSE -
Kingsmead High School
Hednesford1993
Skills
Good attention to detail
Highly motivated
Punctual
Excellent communications skills
PC literate
Reliable
Methodical and organised
Interpersonal
Accomplishments
- IAO Level 2 in IT User Skills (ITQ)
- NCFE Lean Organisation Management Techniques Level 2
- NVQ Level 2 Team Leading .
Certification
I'm an avid Manchester City supporter and follow them home, away and abroad as much as I can. I also enjoy watching films and attending music concerts. Travelling is also a passion of mine.
Additional Information
I'm always willing to try and learn new things and put my best into it.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
External Supervisor
G&P Quality Management
2002.09 - 2026.07
Production Operative
Makita Manufacturing
1996.01 - 1999.01
BTEC National Diploma - Travel & Tourism
Stafford College
Technician
Lubrication Services
10 1999 - 5 2002
GCSE -
Kingsmead High School