Lean Six Sigma: KEMET Names Aldworth VP Quality to Lead Lean Six Sigma Initiative

GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM - News) announced today that Mr. Don Aldworth has been appointed Vice President of Quality, reporting directly to KEMET Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jeffrey A. Graves. In this new role, Mr. Aldworth will drive KEMET's Lean Six Sigma initiative for continuous improvement throughout the company on a global basis. Mr. Aldworth has been with KEMET 19 years, serving in a number of organizational leadership roles in the US and in Mexico, including most recently as Director of Quality. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.

"KEMET has differentiated itself as the market leader in providing quality, delivery and service to our global customers," said Dr. Graves. "Our Lean Six Sigma initiative will not only improve our manufacturing operations, but will be instrumental in defining new and more efficient ways to support our customers' needs globally. Results from this initiative will be lower operating costs for KEMET and our customers, shortened cycle times on new product introduction, and enhanced revenue growth through closer ties to our global customers." ...