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Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Batesville, Ms

Greater Memphis Area

I held the following positions through Aerotek: Genco QM, Electrolux SQE, Ox Bodies QM

Olive Branch Ms

Managed Quality for a Plastic Mfg. facility. Chairing multiple Quality Improvement Teams to reduce Non-Conformances as well as improve Work cell processes. Interfacing with Customers and cross-functional groups on new product development.

Moscow Tn

Led all aspects of the quality system and Document Control for an OEM Coil Manufacturing plant with a staff of 8 employees and a Quality Assurance Manager. Chaired multiple Continuous Improvement Teams, and was a member of Executive Steering Committee.

Sunnyvale Ca

Managed the Inspection department consisting of 6 individuals for a value add Contract Manufacturer, while organizing the QMS for successful ISO/FDA dual certification. Chair multiple Continuous Improvement Teams, present Weekly Quality Data to Management Team.

Fremont Ca

Supervise 8 inspectors, interfaced with HDD Customers throughout Product Life Cycle. Leads multiple Continuous Improvement Programs for Optimization of Organization Excellence.

Monte Sereno Ca

Managed Receiving Inspection, Material Review Board, Supplier Quality and RMA groups. Key Point of Contact for Customer and Supplier Issues. Lead Process Improvement Focus groups to optimize manufacturing strategies and processes for a more efficient and better quality product.

Fremont Ca

Responsible for all aspects of the Quality System while Interfacing with Management and Focus groups to imprint a Quality First lifestyle in the Workplace. Drove Process Improvements throughout the Manufacturing Floor to achieve Higher Efficiency and Throughput with Kaizen and PFMEA strategies based on 6 sigma SPC data.

San Jose Ca

Oversaw Document Control, Receiving Inspection, and Final QA. Key Point of Contact for Customer Relations and Audits. Chaired Monthly Quality Meeting with the Plant to share Goals and Metrics. Managed a staff of inspectors and Engineers that consisted of 22 individuals.

Santa Clara Ca

Lead the Material Review Board. Reviewed Supplier Product and worked with Suppliers to improve quality and On Time Delivery. Wrote and reviewed test procedures for Manufacturing and Quality Assurance while insuring they were completed and in compliance to company standards.