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Dixon, Il

* Coordinate PPAP activities for various production lines and customers including GM, Chrysler, VW, Mopar and internal customers around the globe* Gather production parts for measurement according to design prints and prepare necessary quality documents to ensure compliance to customer needs and approval* Create and update incoming inspection documents, material documents and specifications to ensure received and production parts are measured and validated to meet required specifications, regulations or customer requirements * Monitor and update inspections and data entries from quality technicians through business software QDA and SAP to ensure measurements are accurate according to prints and specifications * Measure incoming, production or special study parts as necessary using various quality measuring equipment consisting of, but not limited to Comparator, height gages, thread gages, plug gages, micrometers, calipers, surface testers, hardness testers * Assist in coordinating internal or external customer visits regarding part approval process, special gage orders, document reviews, process reviews or production line audits * Obtain supplier quotes and order necessary gages for production or quality necessities to ensure the proper instruments are certified and validated for measuring effectiveness * Wellness team member to assist in coordinating healthy habits and activities for employees through various health and exercise programs, budget decisions, employee health screenings, internal fund raisers to help local community and numerous communication methods for health awareness * Perform audits for 5S and Corrective Actions to ensure continuous improvement and compliance* ISO 9001, ISO 14001, TS 16949

Sterling, Il

* Managed Inventory in WMS and SAP, including issuing daily cycle counts, adhoc and wall-to-wall cycle counts * Performed IDA and IRA cycle counts to ensure compliance to regulations* Reconcile differences up to general ledger and tracked results in an excel formulated program with a goal 95% which I consistently achieved and exceeded* Reported cycle count results to Supply Chain Manager and posted for employees as Key Performance Indicator* Performed Root Cause Analysis when discrepancies were out of tolerance and assisted Management, Team Leaders, ERP and Material Planners with resolving inventory issues* Set up warehouse stock functions in WMS and SAP systems to include put away / removal and bin block strategies

Sterling, Il

* Managed Quality System in QSI and ETQ systems for over 8 years * Certified ISO 9001 / 14001 Lead Auditor, conducted internal audits of inter company facilities including creating schedules, opening / closing meetings, audit results and corrective actions * Ensured 3rd party compliance for continuous certification by external registar Orion for 8 years * Headed short term and long term process improvement projects and documented via Quality System * Created standardized work instructions, control plans, forms, processes, flow charts and training courses * Approved, edited or obsoleted quality documents through document control * Analyzed quality system data and reported quality metrics for Key Performance Indicators * Assisted and troubleshooted in receiving, pick / pack and shipping functions to ensure operations were optimal and ensure on time delivery* Resolved appointed customer complaints in a timely manner by means of 5 Why's, Root Cause Corrective Actions and Action Items as necessary * Worked cross functionally with various departments including safety, training, IT support, maintenance* Directed Continuous Improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Methodologies, including employee idea generating cards and PQVC board* Accountable and responsible for taking action, assigning owners / groups, monitoring progress and closure of continuous improvement ideas and projects* Tracked / reported results to management and employees using access database to ensure implementation and record keeping * Ensured company goals were met by amount of continuous improvment ideas generated by employees per month, closure rate percentage in 30 days and escalating system if any became past due * Improved processes and procedures by actively participating in creating, approving or requesting changes through Quality management system

Sterling, Il

* Received, Pick, Pack and Shipped inventory by work orders to external and internal customers * Used power industrial equipment including Sit-down & Standup forklifts, Axxessor Aerial lifts and pallet jacks to move various types of material and containers* Completed customer order information via WMS and SAP inventory software systems * Loaded and unloaded inventory from Trailers, including stock put away and stock removal * Created Bills of Lading, packing lists and invoices via work orders * Built special shipping boxes using staple guns for export specifications and regulations * Implemented 5S continuous improvement methodologies and followed all safety procedures and company guidelines* Used handheld scanners for receiving, confirming stock, packing and shipping inventory to internal and external customers

Dixon, Il

* Completed Trainer course to assist in effective training of employees in areas of expertise * Organized training material and requirements to properly train employees in a safe and timely manner until competency and efficiency was achieved * Attend trainer meetings to provide feedback on training effectiveness and improvement ideas * Assisted in creation of training matrix to identify job competence per employee and any remaining skills needed to be certified in job role.

Dixon, Il

* Worked cross functionally in shipping, receiving, material handling and production areas * Received incoming material into inventory and shipped completed orders using AS400 and WMS inventory systems * Picked correct material and amount according to work orders and supplied production areas* Built hose assemblies by using saws for cutting hose and machine coupling crimpers for couplings, including orientation tables for angles * Used tape measures, calipers and protractors accordingly to ensure quality and requirements were met * Tracked daily results of production quantity produced, including scrap

Bachelor'S Degree, Electronics Technology

Electronics Technology

Certifications, Information Technology

ITIL 2011 Foundation, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt