Chantelle Phillips

Full accountability for project portfolio management, overseeing multiple concurrent automotive and industrial programs. Lead commercial feasibility, costing models, RFQs, timing plans, and budget control for new and existing products. Drive global EMEA new part development, supporting localisation strategies and regional profitability objectives. Provide deep technical leadership across tooling concepts, material selection, CAD feasibility, and manufacturability studies. Interface directly with OEM customers, acting as the primary contact for project execution, escalation, and alignment. Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including Six Sigma projects, sustainability drives, and cultural transformation programs. Conduct process audits, gap analysis, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action implementation. Deliver automotive quality coaching aligned to VDA and customer-specific requirements.

Executive accountability for operational performance, profitability, and strategic execution across multiple business units. Defined regional strategy aligned to global objectives, with a strong focus on margin optimisation and growth. Managed OEM customer relationships, ensuring delivery excellence and long-term partnerships. Led financial governance, including budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, and executive dashboards. Drove business expansion across South Africa and broader African markets.

Delivered complex automotive NPD programs from concept, feasibility, and costing through SOP. Managed project budgets, CAPEX approvals, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. Led tooling approvals, commissioning, pilot builds, and production readiness reviews. Acted as key customer interface, resolving technical and commercial issues. Championed plant-wide Continuous Improvement Programmes (CIP) with measurable delivery targets.