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Cleveland, OH, US

-Quality systems and program leader for 7 powder coating manufacturing facilities throughout North America.-Continually drive Proactive Quality Culture through actions, such as development of audit programs, monitor and respond to Critical To Quality parameters, sharing best practices, as well as personnel development. -Focus on enhancing customer.

Cleveland, OH, US

-ISO9001: Quality Systems Manager, Lead Auditor (TPECS). -Primary Contact for external customer issues/concerns. Reduced customer complaints by 70% from 2016 - 2020.-Continually evaluate processes through manufacturing facility, including receiving, shipping, production, and quality testing to reduce / eliminate potential sources of error. -Mentor and.

Waalwijk, NL

• ISO 9001 Quality Systems Manager – Perform Root Cause analysis, evaluate production process issues, Warehouse Shipping/Receiving processes, Customer Service processes, and customer complaints to develop corrective /.
• Track Key Performance Indicators to evaluate effectiveness of corrective/preventative actions.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor: develop audit plans (scope), perform audits, and issue reports highlighting commendations as well as non-conformances. Point contact for customer, supplier, and vendor audits.
• Primary contact for customers to discuss problems and work with cross-functional teams to ensure actions are implemented to eliminate issue from recurring.
• Manage all aspects of the 24/7 operating Quality Control Laboratory, including budgetary requirements, personnel training, work flow, testing methodology, and operation efficiency

• Manage the Customer Service Laboratory Analytical Services, including, but not limited to: personnel, departmental budgets, daily work load scheduling.
• Utilized Trend Data Analysis and developed audit system of our primary toll-manufacturer to improve quality and consistency of final products. Reduced product component variability by 50% through analytical method.
• Primary contact for domestic and international warranty claims for treated wood products. Determined root cause of failed product in field and developed remediation plans when needed.
• Enforce Safety, Health, and Environmental regulations for the Viance Technology Center.
• Radiation Safety Officer for Viance, LLC.

• Direct analytical testing and review results on current customers’ wood treating products.
• Produce solutions to customers' process problems and convey information to Senior Management and the Technical Services Department for implementation.
• Develop and implement analytical methods at our customers’ facilities to improve their process and control costs.

• Supervise daily operation of the six divisions of the Quality Control Laboratory, including Customer Service, Environmental, Industrial, Wood Preservation, Raw Material Evaluation, and Product Development.
• Maintain required certifications for the NCDENR for site storm water discharge.
• Successfully brought multiple profitable products to market through Product Development.
• Develop and maintain Quality System for North American production facilities as well as various domestic toll-manufacturing facilities.
• Developed product adjustment program to reduce in-process batch adjustments and improve laboratory / production efficiency.
• Perform internal quality audits to ensure standards required by individual customers were exceeded.

B.S, Biology

Bachelor Of Science, Biology