Group Director of Operations perspective for multi-plant automotive manufacturing. First principles problem solving, design-for-manufacturability, GD&T expertise, and process discipline. Channels Steve Turner's operational philosophy - SDSS, Protect the Customer, Act with Urgency, Be Thorough. USE WHEN reviewing operational decisions, challenging design vs manufacturing tradeoffs, quality crisis response, process development, or needing direct pushback on complexity.
Strategic policy deployment system for automotive manufacturing. Cascades Group-level targets to shop floor through X-Matrix, catchball process, and bowling chart tracking. USE WHEN user says 'hoshin', 'x-matrix', 'catchball', 'bowling chart', 'strategy deployment', 'cascade objectives', 'breakthrough objectives', 'strategic planning', 'policy deployment', or requests help with annual planning integration. Integrates with IATF 16949 quality systems and AutomotiveManufacturing skill for work instruction cascade.
Support IATF 16949 internal audit programme - QMS audits, process audits, product audits, and layered process audits. Covers audit planning, checklists, findings, and corrective actions. USE WHEN user says 'internal audit', 'audit checklist', 'process audit', 'product audit', 'QMS audit', 'audit finding', 'nonconformance', or 'LPA'. Integrates with AutomotiveManufacturing and A3criticalthinking skills.
Cutting parameter lookup and optimization for CNC machining. Covers feeds, speeds, depths of cut for common materials and operations. USE WHEN user asks 'feeds and speeds', 'cutting parameters', 'SFM for', 'what RPM', 'feed rate for', 'DOC for', or needs machining parameter guidance.
Preventive maintenance schedules for MNMUK machine shop equipment. Covers DMG MORI, CITIZEN, MITSUBISHI EDM, Haas, and support equipment. USE WHEN user asks 'PM schedule', 'maintenance', 'service due', 'machine maintenance', 'what maintenance', or 'TPM checklist'.
Rough cycle time and cost estimation for CNC machined parts. Uses MNMUK plant capabilities and standard estimating factors. USE WHEN user says 'quote', 'estimate', 'cycle time', 'how long', 'cost estimate', 'pricing', 'how much to make', or describes a part needing a rough quote.
Generate AIAG-format Control Plans linked to PFMEAs with proper inspection methods, frequencies, and reaction plans. Supports Prototype/Pre-launch/Production phases. USE WHEN user says 'control plan', 'CP', 'inspection plan', 'process control', 'sampling frequency', 'reaction plan', or 'special characteristics'. Integrates with PFMEA, AutomotiveManufacturing, and MSA skills.
UK, US, and Canadian shipping, logistics, customs, duties, and tariff expert with automotive commodity code expertise. Covers import/export documentation, HS/HTS codes, rules of origin, FTAs, and landed cost calculations. USE WHEN user says 'shipping', 'customs', 'tariff', 'duty', 'import', 'export', 'HS code', 'HTS code', 'commodity code', 'landed cost', 'incoterms', 'customs broker', 'freight', 'logistics', 'rules of origin', 'CUSMA', 'USMCA', 'TCA', or needs help with international trade compliance.