James Katzenmeyer

Accomplished, high-level quality professional with over thirty-five years of progressive experience in quality management and manufacturing leadership. Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to drive process improvement, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, developing and implementing quality systems, and fostering supplier and customer relationships. Effective communicator with strong leadership and training capabilities.

Director of Quality at Superior Forge and Steel (2020-10 – 2025-05)

Directed and managed all aspects of the quality system at the leading manufacturer of forged steel products.

• Directed and managed all aspects of the quality system at the leading manufacturer of forged steel products.
• Managed all quality and testing functions of the Air Force BLU-127 Massive Ordnance Penetrator program as well as the BLU-137 Air Force Ordnance program.
• Led quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance with industry and customer standards.
• Oversaw metallurgical testing, quality audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborated with production leadership to reduce scrap, improve yields, and implement root cause corrective actions.
• Developed and maintained ISO-compliant quality documentation and training.
• Provided direct oversight to the quality department and lab personnel, while working closely with suppliers and customers to address concerns and drive quality performance.

Quality Manager / Plant Manager at WHEMCO Ohio Foundries (2011-10 – 2020-10)

Led the Machining Division Quality Group and directed 120 employees as Plant Manager.

• Led the Machining Division Quality Group, improving efficiency and ensuring continuous improvement.
• Executed strategic quality initiatives, ensured compliance with quality standards, and optimized production procedures.
• Directed 120 employees as Plant Manager, coordinating manufacturing processes and meeting corporate goals.
• Performed functions of both Plant Manager and Quality Manager simultaneously for 3 years.

Quality Manager at Fort Wayne Foundry Corporation (2008-01 – 2009-06)

Quality Manager

Quality Manager at BHAR Incorporated (2005-11 – 2006-06)

Temporary job assignment.

Quality Manager at Vermont Castings, Majestic Products (2000-01 – 2004-06)

Quality Manager

Director of Quality at Pentacon Industrial Group, Inc. (1996-11 – 1999-12)

Director of Quality

Quality Assurance Manager at Omnisource Corporation (1995-06 – 1996-10)

Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Specialist at Zinc Corporation of America (1989-12 – 1995-06)

Quality Specialist

Quality Assurance Engineer at Tri-Tech Services, Inc. (1988-03 – 1989-11)

Quality Assurance Engineer

Bachelor of Science in Mineral Economics – Pennsylvania State University (1987)

Certificate in Quality Methods & Management – Pennsylvania State University (1993)