Zoran Popov - Founder & Automotive Consultant

Q: Where is Zoran based?

Zoran is based in Frankfurt, Germany .

Q: What languages does Zoran speak?

Zoran speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Serbian (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), Hungarian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Zoran have?

Zoran has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Zoran has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 12 years and 7 months . Note that Zoran may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Zoran's latest experience?

Zoran's most recent position is Founder & Automotive Consultant at QM-Service Automotive .

Q: What companies has Zoran worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Zoran has worked for QM-Service Automotive .

Q: Which industries is Zoran most experienced in?

Zoran is most experienced in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Zoran most experienced in?

Zoran is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance , and Operations . Zoran also has some experience in Production .

Q: Which industries has Zoran worked in recently?

Zoran has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Zoran worked in recently?

Zoran has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Quality Assurance .

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Frankfurt, Germany

Experience

Jan 2004 - Present

22 years 3 months

Founder & Automotive Consultant

QM-Service Automotive

Consulted for Daimler AG, Porsche, BMW, Smart and global supply industry players including VW, Continental, Magna, Webasto, JCI, Mahle, Valeo, Grammer, Woco, Hella, Brose, Faurecia, Lear and Dräxlmaier
Achieved ISO TS 16949 certification within 12 months instead of two years
Implemented and trained QM department; managed production and plant operations
Executed Poland relocation of Tier 1 VW Passat sealing systems production (360 workplaces)
Led Slovenia Porsche AG OEM headlights project: supplier development, Q-gates implementation, boundary samples definition, intensive operator trainings, productivity increase, cost reduction, shopfloor Pareto error evaluations, corrective actions and ensured IATF 16949 & VDA 6.3 certifications and delivery quantities

Jan 1989 - Dec 1989

1 year

Mexico

Quality & Project Manager

Metzeler Lindau / Grammer Tier 1

Implemented automotive standards AIAG, IATF, VDA 6.3 and certifications; conducted local and international audits
Managed quality and project activities; temporary plant and shopfloor production management
Introduced and implemented ISO TS 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards; trained teams according to VDA 6.3 and AIAG
Prepared for customer audits and managed production

Hungary

On-site

Quality Engineer

BMW OEM

Panoramic roof hazard 0-series secured on site within a relatively short time
Managed task force team with supplier development
Ensured 0-series delivery in ordered quantity and quality

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive.

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Production.

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Operations

Production

Summary

As interim quality manager, I quickly solve problems to ensure that your high-quality products arrive at the customer in the ordered quantity at the agreed quality. In parallel with practical training of colleagues in the plant through "learning by doing".

Skills

Personal Leadership Style: Courteous, Communicative, Goal-oriented, Motivating, Obliging
Competencies: Ownership, Communication, Organisation, Creativity
Tools & Methods: Six Sigma, Spc, 8d, Fmea, Vda 6.3 Audits, Msa, Doe, Ishikawa, 5w, Turtle, Pep, Apqp, Ppap, Caq, Tqm, Statistics, Pareto, Qvp, Kaizen, Jit, Jis, Formel Q, Pdca, Special Terms, Poka Yoke
Industry Focus: Automotive, Interior, Exterior, Logistics, Supply Chain
Methods & Topics: Apqp, Ppap, Pep, Project Management, Improving The Structural And Process Organization, Increase Productivity & Cost Reduction, Shop Floor, Production Management, Plant Management, Supplier Development

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Serbian

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Hungarian

Elementary

Certifications & licenses

ISO TS 16949

IATF 16949

VDA 6.3

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3

Experience in Automotive 23 y

Avg length 7 y 8 m

Longest experience 22 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Mexico, Hungary)

Primary country Mexico

Expertise

Recent roles Founder & Automotive Consultant, Quality & Project Manager

Main industries Automotive

Main business areas Project Management, Quality Assurance, Operations

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

March 2025

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Where is Zoran based?

Zoran is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

What languages does Zoran speak?

Zoran speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Serbian (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), Hungarian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Zoran have?

Zoran has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Zoran has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 12 years and 7 months. Note that Zoran may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Zoran be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Zoran would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Automotive Consultant, Quality & Project Manager, Quality Engineer.

What is Zoran's latest experience?

Zoran's most recent position is Founder & Automotive Consultant at QM-Service Automotive.

What companies has Zoran worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Zoran has worked for QM-Service Automotive.

Which industries is Zoran most experienced in?

Zoran is most experienced in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas is Zoran most experienced in?

Zoran is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Operations. Zoran also has some experience in Production.

Which industries has Zoran worked in recently?

Zoran has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Zoran worked in recently?

Zoran has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Does Zoran have any certificates?

Zoran has 3 certificates. These include: ISO TS 16949, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3.

What is the availability of Zoran?

Zoran is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Zoran?

Zoran's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.