Trudy Kendrick

Trudy Kendrick, CMQ/OE, CQE, is a seasoned professional in quality management and operational excellence with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple companies. Currently serving as the Manager of Operational Excellence and Training at Textron since January 2023, Trudy previously held the position of Group Quality Compliance Manager at Meggitt, overseeing 11 sites on the West Coast and implementing strategic improvements in quality system management. Trudy's career includes significant roles at Meggitt PLC, Chemring Ordnance, and Zanini of Tennessee, where responsibilities ranged from managing quality engineers and compliance audits to executing quality engineering initiatives and lean manufacturing practices. Trudy holds a degree in Engineering Technology with a focus on Systems Engineering from Middle Tennessee State University.