Flooring Sales to the Commercial and Residential Markets.

Lead the development and global implementation of the Supplier and Manufacturing Quality Assurance Systems from Tanning through Finishing and Cutting. Monitor Supplier and Internal Manufacturing Key Performance Indicators for conformance to goals and ensure support plans and corrective measures are instituted as needed. Identify global best practices and coordinate leveraging activities into other processing methods or facility locations. Oversee the Quality and Process Control Audit Systems… Show more Lead the development and global implementation of the Supplier and Manufacturing Quality Assurance Systems from Tanning through Finishing and Cutting. Monitor Supplier and Internal Manufacturing Key Performance Indicators for conformance to goals and ensure support plans and corrective measures are instituted as needed. Identify global best practices and coordinate leveraging activities into other processing methods or facility locations. Oversee the Quality and Process Control Audit Systems utilized to measure conformance to requirements and drive improvement actions were requirements are not achieved. Regular travel to Global Manufacturing Locations including Mexico, Europe, South Africa, and China. Show less

Provide the leadership and oversight of the Global Manufacturing Process Control Operating System to: Assure effective utilization of key process indicators to drive system sustainability and continuous improvement; Direct and provide guidance with activities necessary to maintain global standardization and implementation of lessons learned; Ensure continual development and refinement of the operating system to support business trends. Develop and maintain system audit process to assess and… Show more Provide the leadership and oversight of the Global Manufacturing Process Control Operating System to: Assure effective utilization of key process indicators to drive system sustainability and continuous improvement; Direct and provide guidance with activities necessary to maintain global standardization and implementation of lessons learned; Ensure continual development and refinement of the operating system to support business trends. Develop and maintain system audit process to assess and report on manufacturing conformance to global standards and performance requirements; and to drive continuous improvement activity where necessary. Work cross-functionally with other department stakeholders to identify, support, and lead variation reduction initiatives to drive improvement through the global organization as well as subsequent read-across and leveraging into like processes. Show less

Develop and Administer Systems for the identification, Control, and Maintenance of Product Standards including Color, Gloss, Grain, and Natural Marking Limits on Leather. Project Manager of team responsible for FMEA Review of existing Tannery, Finishing, and Cutting Process to establish global standard process targets based on best practices; including SPC, First Piece Sign-off, and Process Auditing. Project Lead with the implementation of process controls and ongoing monitoring systems with… Show more Develop and Administer Systems for the identification, Control, and Maintenance of Product Standards including Color, Gloss, Grain, and Natural Marking Limits on Leather. Project Manager of team responsible for FMEA Review of existing Tannery, Finishing, and Cutting Process to establish global standard process targets based on best practices; including SPC, First Piece Sign-off, and Process Auditing. Project Lead with the implementation of process controls and ongoing monitoring systems with key supplier locations in Brazil, Mexico, and China. Regular travel to all manufacturing locations in America, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Europe, and China to validate sustainability of process control requirements and to provide support with continuous improvement activity. Show less

Direct the daily functions of the Quality Team according to corporate procedures for e-coating and powder coating of metals. Liaison to expedite resolution of customer concerns and any associated continuous improvement activities including; Ensure advance planning (APQP) and first pieces (PPAP) requirements were met for new product launches; Maintain customer requirements manuals and institute programs for continual improvement. Manage the operation of the corporate testing laboratory… Show more Direct the daily functions of the Quality Team according to corporate procedures for e-coating and powder coating of metals. Liaison to expedite resolution of customer concerns and any associated continuous improvement activities including; Ensure advance planning (APQP) and first pieces (PPAP) requirements were met for new product launches; Maintain customer requirements manuals and institute programs for continual improvement. Manage the operation of the corporate testing laboratory supporting five separate Spectrum plant sites in the US. Reduced returned material by more than one-half and internal rejects by one-third within first four months of employment. Show less

Quality Lead within the Grand Rapids Facility reporting to the Quality Manager in Fremont, Michigan. Researched and implemented a new SPC Program for the Fremont Manufacturing Facility. Responsible for the introduction and implementation of Corporate Policies and Procedures including the development of coordinate work instructions for office and plant operations and the coordination of calibration activities. Implemented incoming inspection practices including supplier monitoring and any… Show more Quality Lead within the Grand Rapids Facility reporting to the Quality Manager in Fremont, Michigan. Researched and implemented a new SPC Program for the Fremont Manufacturing Facility. Responsible for the introduction and implementation of Corporate Policies and Procedures including the development of coordinate work instructions for office and plant operations and the coordination of calibration activities. Implemented incoming inspection practices including supplier monitoring and any associate supplier visits to drive improvement. Lead and/or participate in Corrective Action Process for internal and external concerns associated with both the Fremont and Grand Rapids locations. Show less

Responsible for the development and implementation of the company Quality System including process control documentation for fabric lamination, coating, inspection, and cut to size business. Customer and Supplier contact in the development of systems supporting new business programs; and facilitation of the corrective action process for areas of need. Responsible for the day to day function of the quality department including training and on-boarding activities for Quality and Testing… Show more Responsible for the development and implementation of the company Quality System including process control documentation for fabric lamination, coating, inspection, and cut to size business. Customer and Supplier contact in the development of systems supporting new business programs; and facilitation of the corrective action process for areas of need. Responsible for the day to day function of the quality department including training and on-boarding activities for Quality and Testing Technicians. Developed Laboratory Quality Manual according to the ISO/IED Guide 25 and served as technical resource for outside testing services customers. Show less

Manage the daily laboratory operation that conducts general production testing on surface treatments applied to woven and non-woven textiles according to varied industry and customer test methods and specifications. Supported the planning, development, and implementation of laboratory expansion leading to an independent testing facility providing services to outside customers.