Chuck Boots is a highly experienced manufacturing and quality professional with over 30 years in the industry, including a decade at Siemens with several roles including his current role of an Industry Strategy Lead with a focus on Manufacturing and Quality. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served as an Aviation Fire Control Technician before earning his bachelor's degree in business management. His expertise spans automotive, aerospace, and oil & gas industries, specializing in assembly, extrusion, and metal forming. Chuck is a certified Apollo Root Cause lead with advanced training in Shainin Red X and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. He has a strong track record of driving process improvements and operational excellence in Naval air depots and shipyards. Known for his strategic problem-solving skills, he excels in quality system performance management, supplier development, and manufacturing process control. His technical proficiency includes automotive assembly, machine shop skills, and ERP systems like SAP, Teamcenter, and Maximo. Chuck is also skilled in documentation system design, configuration control, and measurement process management. With excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities, he is adept at customer relationship management, employee supervision, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about continuous improvement, he remains committed to enhancing manufacturing quality and efficiency.