Objective: Pursuit of permanent position in Central Florida as Quality Professional (including Quality Manager / Director / Engineer / Six Sigma Black Belt) within the manufacturing sector. I am currently employed in my field.
Experience:
2010-Present / Schumacher Elevator Co. / Denver, IA
Quality Manager / Director
Lead Developer
* Creation of full ISO9001:2008 compliant quality program within a shop / field environment.
* Visual factory / Photo identification program.
* First article / PPAP introduction and training to suppliers.
* Other systems developed: Critical Items, Receiving Inspection, Quarantine, Formal Corrective Action Process, Calibration System, Supplier Development Program, Special Audits and Engineering Standard development. 5S / Kaizen programs.
Process Enhancement and Maintenance
* Liaison to engineering and field crews plus Management Representative.
* Lead coordinator of Class 1 / Division 1 explosion-proof elevator project.
* Coordinator of improvement projects through Management Product Design committee, Engineering meetings, field site projects and QMS Steering Committee meetings.
* Product testing involving paints, elevator components, sound suppression, and structural steel specifications.
Cost Savings / Cost Avoidance
* SWAP program facilitator (Solid Waste Alternatives Program) – Obtained grant for $20K cardboard baler.
* Structural and sheet metal recycle program coordinator. Process change added $10K to bottom line annually.
* Established & mentored parallel team projects through continuous improvement / safety incentive program.
* Improvements / Cost savings made in powder coat paint technology through gas modification in laser process.
2006-2010 / Wilbert Plastic Services / Winthrop, IA
Quality Manager
Lead Developer
* Originator of Warranty System Seminars for multiple John Deere facilities.
* Responsible for creation of Customer Perception tracking tools.
* 8D/Corrective Action program development.
Process Enhancement and Maintenance
* Auditor trainer in ISO9001 across multiple plants.
* Coordinator of 50 PPM program with Corporate Headquarters of Peterbilt Motors.
* Coordinator of ISO9001:2008 / TS16949:2009 Quality Management System.
* Facilitator of internal/external training resources for purposes of QMS / AIAG core tool development.
Cost Savings / Cost Avoidance
* Resident Six Sigma Black Belt responsible for Lean Manufacturing projects related to PACCAR product within an assembly line environment. Annual cost savings of $75K for first project.
* Dedicated to Financial Metric Management including customer RMA activity, Cost of Quality,
and warranty audits.
2000-2005 / Wilbert/Triangle Plastics, Inc. / Auburndale, FL
Quality Assurance Manager
Lead Developer
* Creation of plant-wide visual aid “Key Take Away” program as part of the visual factory.
* Director of workflow for Quality Coordinator, Supplier Manager and Quality Inspectors.
* CMM / Layout Technician and PPAP documentation coordinator.
Process Enhancement and Maintenance
* Laboratory test analyst for housing products. Test analyst including (but not limited to): tensile strength, impact, melt flow, FMVSS 302, UV inhibitor compounds, gloss, and color using established ASTM and other standards.
* Multiple lean projects in 5S and Kaizen with emphasis on reduction of process time, standardization through efficient workstation design resulting in travel time savings and ergonomic improvements.
Additional Skills
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