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Tracy Apfel

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Summary

  • Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Quality Management and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.


Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Novares (previously MPC, Inc.)
07.1980 - 04.2025
  • Have worked in quality for most of the time.
  • Have knowledge in statistics (X/R, I/M charts, capability studies).
  • Worked in several automotive customer websites, using their systems (customer claims, Q1 MSA, MMOG, contacts, etc.)
  • Worked with various customers during visits. (Ford, Stellantis US, John Deere, Modine, GM, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, as examples)
  • Perform internal audits of processes used by all levels of company.
  • Write procedures and work instructions to standards mandated by customer base.
  • Complete customer surveys.
  • Complete audit reports and work with team members to determine root causes and action plans for non-conformances found.
  • Train personnel in standards, root cause analysis methodologies and operator processes.
  • Have helped create a document and have responsible for document control.
  • Determined and managed KPT’s (metrics) related to the internal audit process. For 2024. Helped the Novares group decrease the overall number of audit non-conformances by 33% both internal and external, decreased the number majors overall by 39%, minors by 19% and repeat issues by about 30%. 2025 was looking like another improvement year.

Education

High School -

Big Foot High School
Walworth, WI
06-1980

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Calm under pressure
  • Active listening
  • Problem resolution
  • Organization and time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

  • Considered a Lead Auditor for ISO9001. IATF16949, ISO14001 and ISO45001 international standards also experienced in the Core Tools (APQP, Control Plan, FMEA. MSA and SPC).
  • Achieved lowering of audit non-conformances (both internal, external and repeat) about 33% in 2024 through effectively working with teams through better problem solving methodologies.
  • Created spreadsheets for scheduling and monitoring the results of audits, and establish KPI's for management review.

Certification

  • IATF16949:2016/ISO9001:2015 (2017)
  • ISO14001:2015
  • ISO45001:2018
  • Was certified in previous ISO/IEC17025 standard. Competent with the latest version
  • Introductory and Advanced Excel
  • Competent in Microsoft Works
  • Can use micrometer, caliper, depth mic and various other gages.
  • Can use, read and understand blueprints.

Timeline

Novares (previously MPC, Inc.)
07.1980 - 04.2025

High School -

Big Foot High School

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