Precision Textiles Welcomes Bill Learn as Director of Quality Control
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- Published: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 17:11
Precision Textiles, a leading provider of nonwovens and laminate solutions for various industries including bedding, home furnishings, healthcare, and automotive, has appointed bedding industry expert Bill Learn as their new Director of Quality Control.
Bringing a wealth of experience from his tenure as the former Director of Quality Control at the Global Textile Alliance and as a former New Product Development Manager at Tempur Sealy, Learn is set to lead quality processes across all product lines and facilities at Precision Textiles. His role will entail close collaboration with suppliers to maintain stringent standards for purchased components and raw materials. Moreover, Learn will ensure that both internal and external requirements are met, driving enhancements in manufacturing operations to bolster quality, efficiency, and cost reduction. As part of his responsibilities, he will mentor the quality team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Keith Martin, the Vice President of Precision Textiles, expressed enthusiasm about Learn's appointment, citing his extensive background in the bedding industry and proven expertise in quality control. Martin emphasized the pivotal role Learn will play in advancing quality initiatives and streamlining processes to uphold the highest standards in the industry, benefiting both Precision Textiles and its customers.
As a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Learn brings a strategic approach to driving customer satisfaction and bottom-line results by minimizing waste and variation. He will leverage Six Sigma tools to address challenges and implement improvements as necessary. Additionally, Learn will collaborate closely with manufacturing, sales, and product development teams to maintain consistency in internal product specifications across the company's manufacturing facilities, ensuring customers receive consistent, high-quality products.
Expressing his excitement about joining Precision Textiles, Learn highlighted his eagerness to collaborate with suppliers to refine raw material requirements and work with product development and manufacturing teams to advance sustainable practices and achieve overall business objectives.
Learn holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University and pursued his MBA at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors and volunteers as an Eagle Scout mentor. With his extensive expertise and strategic vision, Learn is poised to drive quality excellence and operational efficiency at Precision Textiles.