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Vermont, United States

Waterbury, Vermont

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Keurig Dr Pepper

Waterbury, Vermont

Responsible for packaging supplier quality. Supply base includes corrugated, fiber board, heat seal products, molded plastics, and non woven paper.Highly organized and system oriented approach to collaborating with suppliers to improve processes. Fulfill the role of "marriage counselor" between suppliers and production sites. Proudest of successes that involve educating and training producers of our raw materials and users of raw materials. Over 30 years of experience in science related, customer oriented, and mature approaches to problem solving. Excited always to join theory and empirical as well as data and reality. Fulfilled by mastering processes, autonomous by right of experience, and motivated by purpose.Now focusing on improving operator errors through Human Factor Analysis and Classification System.

GDATP designs, develops and produces high-performance weapon and armament systems, defensive armor, countermeasure systems and aerospace composite solutions.Supplier development through collaborative use of Six Sigma tools.Perform supplier audits and supplier training.Resolve quality issues internally and externally through cross functional team members (engineering, contracts, procurement, manufacturing engineering, and program management). Lead collection and reporting of supply chain performance to all management levels.Interface with customers (DoD, Lockheed, Boeing, Defense Contract Management).Train and coach supplier quality engineers.Team leader for the following :Supplier Quality Management Steering CommitteeLean Six Sigma team: First Article InspectionLean Six Sigma team: Supplier Excellence Program ReviewLean initiative: Supplier scorecard re-authorizationFirst Article Test Improvement teamNadcap implementation review teamMentor Supply Chain Management Commodity TeamsAuthored supplier risk assessment criteria.Created automated supplier quality scorecardsLead teams in best value analysis of supply base.

Huber Suhner is a Swiss owned international manufacturer of high end RF connectors, cable and Fiber Optic assemblies.Supervise quality department including in process and final inspection for RF cable assemblies.ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 auditor.Approve supplier processes.Manage customer requests for corrective actions.Lead material review board.USA contact for quality department integrating manufacturing in Brazil.Write control and testing procedures satisfying ISO 9001.Apply SPC and statistical methods for process improvements.Implement international standards and procedures for Global Management System via intranet.Lead Continuous Improvement Teams.Manager Plating/Connector AssemblyDirect day-to-day operations of $12 M/yr connector assembly including supervision of all plating and connector assembly personnel (25 people).Coordinate lean manufacturing initiatives including process flow and Kan Ban implementation.Implement comprehensive cross training program for multiple departments.Formulated multiple plating processes including precious metals.Implemented $400K capital equipment to enhance automation.Programmed sophisticated calculation methodology for reduction of gold consumption.Representative on international plating team.Managed plant shutdown including equipment removal and all state and federal cleanup requirements.

TALEM is a full service environmental testing laboratory that provides qualitative and quantitative analysis of regulated waste waters and solids.; Prepared bids, proposals, and quotes.Supervised customer service department and field crew.Served as liaison for environmental consultants and laboratory.

The research center provides statewide support to the agricultural industry via research projects and studies.; Responsible for sampling and analysis for animal nutrition research.Purchased laboratory supplies and equipment.Assisted graduate students with thesis.

Master Of Engineering, Engineering Management

Bs, Biology, Chemistry