EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Accomplished, versatile, results-oriented Management/Engineering professional with proven track record. Progressive experience in the Research, Design, Development, and Manufacturing of Automotive, Military & Aviation Systems. Proven track record of achievement in managing complex technical projects, employee relations, and motivating others to ensure streamlined operations, maximized productivity, and increased efficiency. Recognized for attention to detail, adherence to standards, and expert technical background. Twenty plus years experience in the Management and Supervision of Automotive, Military & Aviation ATE systems. Possess excellent interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills. Analytical and working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles, 5S and Kaizen principles. Champion of change leadership, Cross Functional Teams, problem solving, and performance driven improvements as well as monitoring manufacturing metrics. Computer savvy – proficient in all areas of MS Office, SAP, ProSic and Supply On Tools. Strong understanding of quality systems, processes and Customer Focus.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Navistar Diesel of Ala, Huntsville, Dec 2010 – April 2013
Quality Resource Leader
Responsible for managing salaried and hourly associates across all shifts in a facility with $800M annual sales.
• Led plant quality planning activities for Navistar Vee and Inline Diesel Engines.
• Implemented quality system, process, and error proofing audits in accordance with customer specific and ISO/TS16949 requirements. Led plant efforts during annual ISO/TS-16949 recertification audit.
• Managed plant quality database for V8 & Inline 6 engines. Initiated quality improvement meetings to develop corrective actions for pass through and/or recurring issues.
• Launched new Inline Diesel engine and reduced PPM by 83% within 10 months from launch through error proofing and process improvements.
Continental Corporation, Huntsville, AL 2006 – 2010
Supplier Quality Manager
Oversee functional responsibility for the defined parts, services, and commodities, of multiple suppliers at a world-class manufacturer of high volume electronic components and systems to the automotive industry.
Certified (CSSGB) 6 Sigma Green Belt & Yellow Belt
Lowered Supplier PPM by 41% within six months by collaborating with suppliers and SQM Team to implement effective programs and monitor progress.
Achieved zero tolerance for defects via execution of consequent supplier management activities.
Developed and implemented supplier quality assurance measures along the complete process chain in the make market phase for all supplied goods/services to continually observe the quality performance of the suppliers.
Siemens VDO Automotive Huntsville, Al 4/04 – 6/06
Manufacturing Manager
Direct supervision of multiple departments of UAW (100-150) hourly employees. Coordinated all activities relative to productivity and quality objectives. Awarded “Department of Year” 3 consecutive years in a row.
Coached teams to win “Department of Month” 8 out of 12 months.
Awarded “6 Sigma Quality Award” for PPM level.
Daimler-Chrysler – Huntsville, Al 9/96 – 4/04
Manufacturing Supervisor
Direct supervision of multiple departments of UAW hourly employees.
Pentastar Electronics - Huntsville, Al 1/92 - 9/96
Product Engineer
Provided technical support to Manufacturing and Production engineering for weapon and aviation systems. Reviewed contractors design, manufacturing and producibility programs. Analyzed operation processes, evaluated tooling plans, and production adherence to manufacturing compliance systems. Developed or implemented production processing techniques in a manufacturing environment. .
AmTec Corporation, Huntsville, Al 9/82 - 10/91
Project Engineer Army Test & Evaluation Center
Managed the Design, Development, and Fabrication of Army Weapon, Missile and Aviation Systems.
Developed requirements and managed projects for new production startup. Conducted Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs) and Critical Design Review...
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