Quality ManagerManaged customer, supplier & internal manufacturing quality responsibilities. Reduced tracked vendor related defects to 0.26% (2634 PPM). Drove 20% improvement in first time correct throughput by developing a systemic failure data capture, root cause & permanent corrective action application. Managed & sustained 100% ULTM (Underwriter Laboratories) certification. Managed dedicated quality testing tool procurement & reduced calibration certification costs by 20%. Member of… Show more Quality ManagerManaged customer, supplier & internal manufacturing quality responsibilities. Reduced tracked vendor related defects to 0.26% (2634 PPM). Drove 20% improvement in first time correct throughput by developing a systemic failure data capture, root cause & permanent corrective action application. Managed & sustained 100% ULTM (Underwriter Laboratories) certification. Managed dedicated quality testing tool procurement & reduced calibration certification costs by 20%. Member of MedLineTM product line success launch team.Safety ManagerManaged Franklin manufacturing facility EH&S. Developed & implemented safety standards & guideline manual for IPEG Franklin manufacturing facility and Conair brand Service Group. Achieved 100% lifting device certifications, powered industrial equipment training & implemented OSHA compliance documentation. Achieved a 587 day accident free record by leading monthly safety audit teams & review/action meetings. Performed equipment & product safety audits to achieve 100% certification. IPEG is a family of leading brands serving the global plastics-processing, waste-recycling, and industrial heat-transfer markets. It is headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA and employs over 700 people worldwide. With the objective to create a competitive advantage for its brands and drive better solutions for their customers, IPEG provides its brands with best-in-class business and manufacturing support around the world. Show less

Managed both internal and external technical resources for Servo Blade Pitch Control systems. Supported company organizational growth with creation of engineering project document control processes, all IS resources and communications systems. Member of ISO 9001:2000 registration team. Member of prototype SPS launch team.

Jeep Wrangler Seating Line Industrial, Process, Electrical, IT and Failure Mode Effects Analysis engineering responsibilities. Achieved a 30% workforce reduction with creation of improved process layout, sub-assembly design and implementation. Actively engaging and driving Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma and MODAPTS activities.

Managed all corporate driven plant based builds, meetings/reviews, prototype part revisions and achieved a, zero defects, 100% of the time for thirty days (0-100-30) for all of the following platform launches to shipping to Daimler Chrysler Toledo North Assembly Facility. Platforms

Created standardized schedule for all purchased and baled suppliers in order to meet pre-production launch builds and quality driven activities to exceed customer expectations. Active engagement with Daimler Chrysler Jeep Truck Engineering group with frequent travel to customer locations to support new product production launches.Platforms

Reduced days on hand inventory to 34% by combining shipping routes, improving pack densities, established a KANBAN usages for all component level parts and dynamic FIFO system for warehoused components.

Supported production facility IT systems and production floor communications as well performed the role of Production Operations Supervisor for half of the production floor staff on second shift.

Supported both the Johns Creek (General Motors Seat Line) and Greenpointe (General Motors & BMW Overhead Consol) facilities IT systems and production floor communications systems.

Created standardized schedule for all purchased and baled suppliers in order to meet pre-production launch builds and quality driven activities to exceed customer expectations. Active engagement with Daimler Chrysler Jeep Truck Engineering group with frequent travel to customer locations to support new product production launches.Platforms: 2006 Jeep Liberty, 2007 Dodge Nitro, 2008 Jeep Liberty, 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 2006 Jeep Wrangler

Supported production facility IT systems and production floor communications as well performed the role of Production Operations Supervisor for half of the production floor staff on second shift.

Performed general bartending tasks and skills for a small restaurant bar and grill.

Technical and Graphics designer/creative engineer for new product line/information database creation specialist.Graphical layout and typesetting design.

Performed general and finish carpentry tasks for the restoration of historical and residential homes.

Performed general labor construction tasks in the creation of new homes.