SUMMARY:

• To whom it may concernWith over 30 years’ experience in plastic injection and aluminumcasting facilities I have had the opportunity to work in various areas.
• Quality product manufacturing
• Human Resource
• Continuous improvement
• Problem solving
• Project management
• Budgeting
• Customer relations
• Also while being well versed in TQM my knowledge extends to ISO 14000, QS - 9000, SPC, APQP and Control Plan development among others.
• Over the years I have had many opportunities to participate in a variety of process and plant layout improvements.
• My educational successes with these experiences as an individual have proven to me the many benefits of working with others in a team environment.
• In my opinion this combination has proven itself out to be an asset in achieving current goals as well as it may be to you in the near future.
• I understand that through continuous hard work and educational development one can achieve a success even from the most challenging of positions.
• After you have examined the resume for other details to my credentials, I would be happy to answer any questions.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Confidential, Albany, IN

Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities also included metal testing Blue print reading and calibration of various measurement devices to ensure product meets customer requirements
• Supervision / hiring of sub-ornate quality employees on all shifts.
• Work with Design Engineers on product development Confidential R&R and work with employees to eliminate waste and improve output of production
• Taught advanced principles of total preventative system maintenance to painters and technicians so as to work and communicate as one team reducing errors and downtime.

Confidential, Berne, IN

North American Senior Lab Technician

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the study of the client specifications and/or the requested tests. Create internal testing plans Delegate / Participate in testing and give instruction when needed for Lab Technicians and to collaborate with the rest of the team members in the preparation and development of the tests and analysisif necessary and assemble the test benches to carry out tests, analyze the results and make conclusions and analysis reports.
• Provided data for Supplier Performance Measurement System (SPMS) and perform material properties verification testing. Also assisted in pre-production line process set-up includingPPAP, APQP, FMEA Performed BQA and internal/external 8D Audits for closure
• Daily/weekly functional checks of all mistake-proof that is in place and assist in identification of unstable processes for all necessary conformance testing as outlined by the control plan, laboratory test methods.
• Assured that corrective action is started whenever an out of specification condition is encountered. Performed finial product visual audit to control plans and work instructions. Assisted the Manufacturing and Engineering Departments with the submission of samples including initial samples to insure that all customer requirements have been met. This included confirmation of dimensional layouts, inclusion of all certifications and all ancillary paperwork. Assisted Manufacturing and Engineering in conducting Design of Experiments, capability studies and other feasibility studies as assigned.
• Assisted Manufacturing and Engineering with new or changing program launches as assigned. Included advanced quality planning activities, PPAP, FEMA on new or changing programs or launches. Training and development of assembly production teams to customer quality requirements for the first multi-version program launch. Assisted in the management of the quality/ systems and providing feedback to production enabling them to maintain from launch a 0 PPM defect to customer.
• Write technical work instructions of standard work for the floor and demonstrate progress towards other departmental objectives to the Quality Manager.
• Worked closely with department managers, area supervisors and employees to create presentations to top management
• Facilitator responsible for budgeting, coordinating between personnel and other departments, project planning and on time implementation of continuous improvement goals.
• Responsible for the training and acquiring buy-in from personnel, for continuous improvement goals, projects and implementation.
• Responsible for the investigation analysis, tooling setup, waste reduction, Total Productive Maintenance, 5S, QCPC, Mistake Proofing Process Management and Certification programs and also the coordination of other projects for continuous improvement.
• Maintained compliance of QS-9000, ISO Standards, Environmental Health, Safety Policies (EH&S), 5S, Write technical work instructions of standard work for the floor and demonstrate progress towards other departmental objectives to the Quality Manager.

Confidential

Project Leader/Advisor

Responsibilities:

• Setup team structure, taught or trained to various points ofKaizen, worked with mitigate individual disagreements as necessary while guiding teams toward the project objective.
• Performed emergency repairs and adjustments while the line is running in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintained equipment to ensure maximum reliability.
• Other assigned duties as determined by the Maintenance Manager.
• Taught advanced principles of total preventative system maintenance to painters and technicians so as to work and communicate as one team reducing errors and downtime.
• Evaluate the implications of business decisions that may impact safety, health, and/or the environment.
• Identify and evaluate ethical dilemmas and apply ethical decision-making techniques to resolve them.
• Propose strategies for the efficient integration and alignment of the different areas of the company, from the shopfloor to finance and marketing.
• Evaluate the current state of operations in a company in order to initiate and maintain a process of continuous improvement for the organization.
• Communicate effectively in both a written and verbal format