Wayne Van Der Merwe

Lead global cross-functional teams spanning Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality and Purchasing. Responsible for the development, documentation and execution of the program schedule to ensure scope, quality, timing and cost targets are met. Planning and execution of all activities according to the milestones set by the customer. Review of program expenses on a monthly basis i.e. tooling, engineering costs, unit purchase prices and capex expenses vs margin road-map.

Control of various projects, Support of Cost Calculations, Negotiation of part prices, improvement and investment planning, First point of contact for customers and suppliers

Management of various product programs from start-up to start of production, Contact for suppliers and customers regarding technical changes and quality (logistics, production, quality and processes) , Creation of a production plan that enables the identification of possible risks as well as the determination of tool requirements, Ensuring a trusting relationship with customers and suppliers (analysis and smooth implementation of the desired requirements)