Dawne Kelly

Dawne Kelly is a highly experienced quality control professional with a robust background in the automotive and chemical industries. Currently serving as a Quality Control Manager at PPG since October 2023, Dawne previously held various leadership roles at Kia Georgia, Inc. from July 2011 to October 2023, including Assistant Manager II, where responsibilities encompassed inventory and budget management for a team of engineering specialists. Prior positions at Kia included Paint Quality Assistant Manager, overseeing quality audits in the Paint Shop, and Quality Control Paint Specialist, focusing on new color launches and process audits. Dawne began the career at BASF as a Color Room Operator and Quality Control Technician, analyzing color and reviewing pigment for production use. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Environmental Studies from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.