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NEP Electronics performs cable harness assembly, value added assembly , electro-mechanical assembly, and electronic component distributionResponsible for Quality Department, ISO Management Representative and Process Improvement. • Resurrected an ISO system which was not in use when I arrived. Implemented a strong corrective action process with 5 Why root cause analysis.• Worked with Purchasing to improve quality and delivery from our Suppliers. Issued corrective actions to… Show more NEP Electronics performs cable harness assembly, value added assembly , electro-mechanical assembly, and electronic component distributionResponsible for Quality Department, ISO Management Representative and Process Improvement. • Resurrected an ISO system which was not in use when I arrived. Implemented a strong corrective action process with 5 Why root cause analysis.• Worked with Purchasing to improve quality and delivery from our Suppliers. Issued corrective actions to our Suppliers to prevent problems from re-occurring. • Worked with the Management team to develop Key Performance Indicators. • Improved the data collection system, performed data analysis, and generated weekly and monthly reports. • Significantly decreased our customer return rate of cable harnesses. • Improved the inspection processes for the contract manufacturing business segment, greatly decreasing problems in the field.• Led a team to improve the Sales - Engineering – First Article – Sample / Prototype process and also a team to improve the On Time Delivery of our products. • Led the Management team through a strategic planning process and through the implementation phase. Selected by the Management team to lead the staff meetings.• Performed Management reviews, recommended and managed quality improvements. Show less

Led IL division, responsible and accountable for the overall operations of this facility including profitability, all production functions, maintenance, quality, shipping & receiving, sales, customer service, environmental health & safety, facilities and the management of 50 employees covering 3 shifts. • Turned around losing division to profitability 1st year, record sales and profits 4 years• Multi-plant responsibility for IL Chrome division and IL Thermal Spray division• Mix… Show more Led IL division, responsible and accountable for the overall operations of this facility including profitability, all production functions, maintenance, quality, shipping & receiving, sales, customer service, environmental health & safety, facilities and the management of 50 employees covering 3 shifts. • Turned around losing division to profitability 1st year, record sales and profits 4 years• Multi-plant responsibility for IL Chrome division and IL Thermal Spray division• Mix of job shop and production work, mostly job shop repair work• Implemented 5S and Lean resulting in lower rework, increased productivity, and increased morale• Hausner known in the industry as the premiere quality provider, 99.5% defect free shipments 2013• Increased revenue 93%, solid margins• Significantly increased overall capacity by capital additions and improving processes• Revamped safety program, won TMA Safety Award 2 of last 3 years• Developed plans, oversaw implementation and managed projects• In process of implementing ISO 9000 quality system, 1st year internal rework reduction of 31% Show less

Distributor of air purification systems for commercial and residential markets. Owned and operated a home-based dealership. Focus on commercial and residential sales.• Increased sales of air purification systems over 300% in 2001• Successful at trade show sales, resulting in company producing a training video of my sales • Determination of advertising • Recruiting, training and managing Sales Associates (48 Sales Associates recruited)• Market development to general… Show more Distributor of air purification systems for commercial and residential markets. Owned and operated a home-based dealership. Focus on commercial and residential sales.• Increased sales of air purification systems over 300% in 2001• Successful at trade show sales, resulting in company producing a training video of my sales • Determination of advertising • Recruiting, training and managing Sales Associates (48 Sales Associates recruited)• Market development to general public and commercial accounts Show less

Provider of test software and fixtures to test electronic printed circuit board assemblies on HP3065 ICT Testers. Known for high quality work.• Project management - Prioritized, scheduled and managed all projects• Improved on time delivery of projects• Produced cost quotations and set due dates for projects• Developed relationships with customers / potential customers• Implemented customer metrics• Promoted business to prospective customers

An electronic audio equipment manufacturer, the world leader in microphones. The Wheeling plant was the circuit board assembly and final assembly facility for Shure Brothers. • Responsible for ISO re-certification and audits.• Quality improvement of 1st pass yields from 84% to 95%. • Oversaw the quality program and many quality / process improvement teams.• Implemented design for test-ability guidelines which increased the test-ability of circuit boards.• Implemented… Show more An electronic audio equipment manufacturer, the world leader in microphones. The Wheeling plant was the circuit board assembly and final assembly facility for Shure Brothers. • Responsible for ISO re-certification and audits.• Quality improvement of 1st pass yields from 84% to 95%. • Oversaw the quality program and many quality / process improvement teams.• Implemented design for test-ability guidelines which increased the test-ability of circuit boards.• Implemented project management tools for test projects• Decreased the development time and improved on time delivery of test programs / fixtures.• Introduced reliability engineering concepts to design engineers. Show less

A 2nd tier automotive manufacturing company supplying wire harnesses for American made Honda and Nissan cars. A growing company with a 1996 revenue of $8.5 million and 65 employees. • Turned around the company's poor performance to customer expectations within the 1st 6 months.• Improved on time delivery from 60% to 99.99% in the 1st year.• Reduced PPM defects from 352 to 40 by making process improvements.• 35% increase in volume of cables shipped in 1996.