Daudi Eck Email & Phone Number

Edgerton, Kansas, United States

 Achieved SQF certification within 12 months of joining the organization, with audit results improving every year. Partnered with state and local resources/agencies to identify, address, and improve organizational safety programs – resulting is a 92% decrease in OSHA recordables for 2022 compared to 2021, with a 58% decrease overall. Workers’ comp insurance payouts have decreased 65% (year over year) since 2021. Mentored department supervisor(s), preparing them to seek and obtain a leadership/management role outside the organization. Developed a safety accident/incident reporting tool standardizing the reporting, follow up and close out of safety opportunities. Partnered with a 3rd party ergonomics vendor to create physical demand reports allowing us to create a stretching program and pre - employment screening/physical demand test program, resulting in a total recordable incident rate (TRIR) 66% under the industry average, as of 2023.  Empowering/coaching team members to continue expanding their knowledge/learning opportunities through trainings, certifications, degrees, etc..... Put into service an on call first aid medic provider to assist in providing high level medical attention to team members when they are injured (on – site) to get them back to recovery faster by seeing a trained medical professional.

Davenport, Iowa Area

Department head (45 direct reports) in a union facility.Promoted into this role with the expectation of increasing performance while developing and sustaining team engagement. During my time in this role the department OEE ranking within the division has increased more than 120%.

Clinton, Iowa

Directed quality operations of a 220, union and non - union, team members.Recruited with the expectation that this role be central to the success and implementation of systems and cultural development that would transformation a focus plant (divisional poorest performing) into one of the divisions, now, highest performing facilities.Selected and performed as a member of a divisional improvement team, tasked by divisional management to identify, document, and distribute best practices found throughout the division.

Lynchburg, Virginia Area

Lead quality control for all production operations and direct 400 employees to follow corporate and regulatory processes, procedures, and best practices. Measure and analyze defect data to identify trends, interpret data, and implement process improvements that resulted in numerous successful projects.Key Achievements Provided effective human resource management and motivated staff to achieve world-class quality control standards.Produced record-breaking customer service levels and achieved high client retention rates by building effective relationships and devising plans that were instrumental in reducing product deficiency levels 13% from 2015 to 2016.Established short and long-term goals and conducted strategic planning that motivated personnel to increase quality control and minimize No Charge Replacements of product lines. Recognized for creating a measurement tool that defined corporate assembly expectations, increased product quality, minimized manufacturing defects, and reduced customer complaints.Improved customer relations and achieved low return rates by training and developing staff to deliver proper product education to client base.Instructed employees to provide effective root cause analysis, which identified key issues. Findings were used for successful product development initiatives.Selected to lead a corporate-wide quality assurance ISO-9000 implementation project. Key roles included workload planning and staff training.“Daudi excels in customer service. He succeeded in resolving an extremely difficult and complex situation with our number one customer to the extent that now all of the service calls are tame. Daudi is respected as the ‘go to’ person for resolving sales and customer service issues. . . . Daudi communicates very well with his peers, team, and senior management. His bi-weekly quality newsletter is instructive and well-read. . . . His leadership inspires and challenges the team.” ~ Excerpt from 2016 Performance Review

Greenwood, Ar

Directed quality control operations for the national manufacturer that produced products for the oil and gas industry.Managed and trained quality inspectors to provide accurate inspections and analysis of the GD&T system.Key AchievementsConducted quarterly audits, revamped, and implemented the AS91000 Rev C Quality Management System which increased quality standards, testing procedures, and material certification document management operations.Wrote the curriculum and instructed certified training programs, which enabled 50 employees to gain Certified Quality Auditor designations.Reduced injuries 50% in 2013 and achieved a zero accident/injury rate in 2014 by developing and directing the auditing system and company safety program. Exceeded quality control operations by improving On-time Delivery rates 11%, obtaining a 99.08% product acceptance ratio, and contributing to a low PPM defective rate.Developed a CMM Programmer into a Quality Manager role.

Topeka, Kansas Area

Recruited to establish, direct, and implement a company quality assurance and safety program for the global corporation that manufacturers components for the railroad industry. Developed, implemented, and led an ISO 9001 Quality Management System compliance project for the $60 million railroad crossing enclosure manufacturer.Key AchievementsConducted COQ data analysis and generated a Work Stoppage Report that measured production failures and provided process improvements, which increased revenues and product quality rates.Devised and facilitated quality and safety training programs for management and staff that reduced annual customer complaints by 45%, minimized product waste, and improved the safety record 56% within a four-year period. Appointed by upper management to conduct national quality control and safety presentations that strengthened corporate relations with key client base. Managed a project that led to the development of an innovative production tool that increased corporate safety standards.Created core curriculum and instructed a course that dramatically reduced manufacturing errors.Recruited, managed, and developed a Quality Safety Engineer into a rewarding safety management role.“You have been a great asset to the company, and both you and the company have come a long way since 2008 in terms of quality, safety, and personal growth. You are a trusted manager and I know that you will provide a valuable service to your new employer. We wish you and your family much success as you move forward in this journey called life. And if you ever need anything, please let us know. Thank you, again for all of your help and support during your years of service with PTMW.” ~ Ed Carpenter, Vice President, PTMW, Inc.

Carthage, Mo

• Led quality assurance operations for the #1 global bedding manufacturer that produced mattress innerspring support systems for international clients. • Conducted daily inspections of three production facilities and 150 employees to identify and correct all manufacturing/product issues.• Evaluated and handled customer returns and complaints. • Ensured high production standards and quality innerspring steel coils by utilizing ISO 9000 procedures and quality management practices throughout all phases of development.• Improved QA standards by generating quality key indicator reports, first piece approvals, and product specification revisions.• Performed capability studies, conducted Statistical Process Control (SPC) analysis, and created reports, which increased compliance and manufacturing operations. • Provided cross training and increased quality control by developing procedures, inspection criteria, and a company manual. • Appointed member of the Gage Implementation Team. Key accomplishments included the creation of new forms that outlined effective production processes.

• Conducted planning and directed a Weapons Company Squad during Operation Iraqi Freedom.• Managed military radio activities and secured cables, handsets, equipment, and frequencies to communicate with personnel during all phases of warfare.• Completed monthly performance evaluations of junior Marines.• Held a secret security clearance.• Recipient of four promotions and served as a Squad/Section/Fire Team Leader, Radio Chief, and a Vehicle Commander.• Directed Marines to complete successful missions throughout Iraq.

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.44

Bsba, Business Management

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