Poramit Puranakhom
Bang Khae,Thailand
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Manager
Filtrona
Hungary
01.2024 - Current
- Led quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Reduced customer complaints by 30% in 2024 compared to 2023 baseline through targeted quality improvement initiatives.
- Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) and implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring internal and external defects.
- Strengthened internal quality detection system, increasing internal complaint identification by 30% in 2025 vs. 2024 to prevent escape defects to customers.
- Acted as interim NPI leader (Jan 2024 – Aug 2025) in the absence of an NPI Manager, ensuring continuity of operations and project delivery.
- Implemented and improved NPI process flow, reducing lead time from 90 days to 30 days prior to handover to the new NPI Manager.
- Developed and built up Quality Team capability, coaching basic quality tools and statistical methods to enhance team competency.
- Established process control plans, enabling operators to consistently maintain product quality at shop floor level.
- Collaborated with customers and Key Account Managers to define and align Acceptance Quality Levels (AQL).
- Led quality transformation initiatives, transitioning from inspection-based quality control to audit-based quality systems.
- Improved shop floor quality ownership culture, implementing Quality Alerts and Quality Risk Assessment campaigns.
- Served as Quality Pillar Leader in Taskforce Transformation projects, driving overall performance improvement initiatives in Hungary & USA (Oct'25 - May'25)
Assistant Manager - QA / CI / NPI
Essentra
Thailand
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Acted as Department Lead for a 2-year period in the absence of a Manager, ensuring stable operations and continuous team performance.
- Developed and implemented NPI process flow aligned with global standards, improving product launch consistency and cross-functional coordination.
- Initiated and led annual Continuous Improvement (CI) campaign, driving CQI projects to strengthen quality culture and employee engagement.
- Established “Stop–Wait–Call” process to proactively address machine setup issues, reducing quality risks and preventing production losses.
- Led team in customer and ISO audits, ensuring compliance with quality standards and successful audit outcomes.
- Supported business in enhancing Quality Management System (QMS) at Hungary site (Jun 2023 – Dec 2023), contributing to system standardization and process improvement.
CI Department Head
Essentra Company
Thailand
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Drove cross-functional collaboration to deliver cost-saving initiatives, supporting achievement of company financial targets.
- Led the development of a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture by implementing Kaizen and Six Sigma methodologies across the organization.
- Standardized best practices across processes, improving operational consistency and efficiency.
- Implemented NPI system at factory level, later recognized by global leadership and adopted as a mandatory best practice across sites.
- Managed and monitored NPI and design processes, ensuring alignment with business requirements and quality standards.
- Led risk assessments (FMEA) and facilitated knowledge transfer for new product introductions with both local and global teams.
- Acted as PMO for new business opportunities and product innovation projects, ensuring structured execution and timely delivery.
- Managed end-to-end product lifecycle, from demand and capability assessment through to commercial product launch.
- Worked directly with General Manager (GM) to establish company-wide KPIs and develop a KPI dashboard for Monthly Business Reviews (MBR).
- Partnered with GM to define and deploy shop floor KPIs, improving performance visibility and workforce alignment.
Seiner Quality Assurance Engineer
Essentra Company
Thailand
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Monitored product quality performance and collaborated with production teams and suppliers to drive continuous quality improvement.
- Led quality improvement projects, guiding cross-functional teams to resolve issues and enhance product performance.
- Managed incoming raw material inspection, ensuring compliance with specifications and providing structured feedback to suppliers.
- Handled customer quality concerns, leading investigations using 8D methodology and delivering comprehensive 8D reports.
- Engaged directly with customers on-site to address quality issues and strengthen customer relationships.
- Participated in customer visits for new product trials, collecting feedback to support successful project development.
- Implemented new quality inspection instruments for both online and offline processes to improve detection capability.
- Established and managed pest control system to ensure compliance with hygiene and quality standards.
- Analyzed quality data and reviewed process capability, leading monthly quality meetings with production teams to drive improvements.
Process Engineer
Essentra Company
Thailand
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Led improvement projects to reduce waste, enhance productivity, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Managed new factory layout and material flow projects, optimizing efficiency and supporting operational scalability.
- Drove quality ownership within production teams, enabling them to lead 8D problem-solving and complete 8D reports independently of QA.
- Established internal production complaint system, improving issue tracking, accountability, and resolution speed.
- Sourced and developed local suppliers for spare parts, achieving cost savings and reducing dependency on external sources.
- Collaborated with QA team during customer visits to resolve quality issues and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with machine manufacturers to troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues, minimizing downtime.
Mechanical Engineer
Essentra Company
Thailand
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Developed preventive maintenance (PM) plans and managed maintenance teams to ensure timely execution and high equipment reliability.
- Led improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and maintenance duration, enhancing overall equipment efficiency.
- Managed international machine transfer project, relocating a high-speed production line from Greensboro (USA) to Thailand, including installation and commissioning.
- Led cost-saving projects within the Engineering Department, driving efficiency improvements and reducing operational expenses.
Education
Master Degree - Business Management
College of Management, Mahidol University
01-2018
Bachelor Degree - Aerospace Engineering
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
01-2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Power Point
- Minitab
- Power BI
- Solid Works
Languages : Thai & English
Speaking
Listening
Writing
(Proficient communication in international environment)
Training
- PMO
- KAIZEN
- Six sigma (Green Belt)
- SMED
- FMEA
- 8D Methodology
- SPC
- Basic Quality Tools
Timeline
QA Manager
Filtrona
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager - QA / CI / NPI
Essentra
01.2022 - 01.2024
CI Department Head
Essentra Company
10.2020 - 01.2022
Seiner Quality Assurance Engineer
Essentra Company
08.2018 - 10.2020
Process Engineer
Essentra Company
08.2016 - 08.2018
Mechanical Engineer
Essentra Company
06.2015 - 08.2016
Master Degree - Business Management
College of Management, Mahidol University
Bachelor Degree - Aerospace Engineering
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok