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Fort Worth, Tx, Us

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Monett, Mo, Us

St Louis, Missouri, Us

Director of Quality (promoted from QMS Quality Manager in 6/22) - Responsible for all QA activities at 3 facilities.• Deployed 8D problem-solving methodology and supporting tools to improve effectiveness and C/A Plan development timeliness from 20% to >75%.• Implemented monitoring process to improve timeliness of MRB processing from <25% to 90%+ in 1 year.• Developed strategy and improved Receiving Inspection efficiency to reduce backlog by 80% (lines) and 85% (dollars) in <6 months.• Developed and delivered training materials for QE professional development, Internal Auditing, and 8D Problem Solving Methodology with supporting tools.QMS Quality Manager - Responsible for corporate-wide QMS processes and certifications (AS-9100 and ISO-9001:2015) at 6 locations.• Restructured the Management Review process by establishing clear expectations and responsibilities to improve the strategic focus and ensure broad organizational engagement.• Restructured Internal Audit process to be process-based rather than element-based. Developed and executed robust Internal Audit Plan to drive improvement in company processes.

St Louis, Missouri, Us

Enterprise wide responsibility for the Quality Management System supporting AS9100 and ISO-9001 certifications. Establish strategic direction for systems and continuous improvement across 7 locations. Direct leadership for multiple processes including Internal Audit, Risk Management, Corrective Action, Change Management, and Document Control.

Tucson, Arizona, Us

Responsible for Quality Department and key member of Operations team executing deployment of Baldrige-based business model to drive performance excellence.• Developed and deployed Balanced Scorecard tool to allow for effective managing of key metrics at Corporate and Department levels. Strong cross-functional business acumen used to ensure alignment and integration.• Leading AS-9100 certification efforts (overall project management, procedure development/writing, training, and coordination with registrar).• Deployed Internal Audits (including training 20+ Auditors) to bring activity in-house and lead the overall Internal Audit function.• Restructured Management Review Meetings to be strategic-focused and aligned with AS-9100 requirements. Clarified expectations and responsibilities to get the overall organization engaged and actively participating.• Deployed PFMEA usage at company (trained personnel and led multiple reviews). Tool was a key driver in reducing scrap rate on largest program by over 75%.• Trained and implemented 8D problem solving methodology including numerous supporting tools for each phase of the process.• Deployed GR&R reviews to improve inspection techniques and analyze equipment/method options.• Restructured Quality department to improve plant support. Developed training plans for salaried (Quality Engineers) and hourly (Inspectors) employees based on relevant ASQ certification programs.

Azusa, California, Us

Responsible for Quality (supplier, manufacturing, and Customer) and Operations for the Consumer Products division of Rain Bird. 7 Plants and 2 distribution centers fall under my scope of responsibility. Focused on driving ongoing quality improvements while at the same time improving delivery and service levels to Customers. Cross-functional interactions with all parts of the organization to drive systemic improvements and improved organizational efficiency. Regular use of quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, PPAP, Auditing, and 8D. Additional Lean (5S, CFM, Error Proofing, and SMED) and Safety responsibilities.

Billerica, Ma, Us

Responsible for all Quality activities at 7 locations. Strengthened overall quality practices, delivered high quality performance to Customers, developed employees, and improved the problem solving culture across Company.• Reduced Customer quality issues by 70% in the first 18 months through an emphasis on improved systems, robust problem solving efforts, and sustaining improvements.• Developed robust change control process to reduce risk and improve Customer Satisfaction.• Led development of a robust Supplier Quality Management process (40% improvement in first year).• Core member of Leadership Team that developed and executed the global quality strategy.• Delivered 8D, FMEA, Auditing, and SPC training to Suppliers and other Entegris departments.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Responsible for Quality related activities at 5 locations. Developed existing Quality resources to support organizational needs and strengthened the problem solving culture.• Reduced Customer quality issues by 40% in the first year through an emphasis on robust problem solving efforts and systemic improvements.• Enhanced management review activities to provide robust review of overall operation, ensure alignment to strategic plan, and improve responsiveness.• Led ISO-13485 certification at 2 locations (bio-pharmaceutical industry products). Quality systems strengthened in support of this and cGMP requirements (21CFR210/211/820).

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

Division Quality Mgr (promoted from OpEx Mgr in 10/04)Responsible for all Quality activities at 45 locations worldwide (22 in NA/SA, 8 in Europe, and 15 in Asia). Developed quality improvement roadmap at all operations.• Reduced Customer quality issues by 60% and Supplier quality issues by 50% over 2 years through an emphasis on robust process improvements and skill development.• Led implementation of the Eaton Quality System (ISO-9001:2000 plus 16 Policies) to all Division locations worldwide.• Elevated to Senior Examiner status in the Eaton Business Excellence process (Baldrige-based certification program).• Taught 8D, Lean, Quality Auditing, FMEA, Six Sigma, and Eaton Business Excellence courses.Division Operational Excellence Mgr (promoted from Quality Mgr in 10/02)Responsible for Lean and Six Sigma deployment at 45 worldwide locations. Efforts included implementation of systems/tools, performance monitoring, and training of personnel.• Developed strategy for Lean/6-Sigma deployment and managed the belt certification process.• Deployed Eaton Lean System (ELS-8) by developing plans at each site and reviewing implementation progress (projects achieved $25M+ in savings).Quality Mgr (electrical switches - promoted from Sr. QE in 10/99)Responsible for all quality activities at 2 Plants (US and Mexico) and served as the Mgmt Rep (QS-9000 and ISO-14001). Efforts included product/process optimization, employee development, supplier development, and problem solving.• Integral part of management team that maintained profitability ($$ not just %) while business dropped 40%. Accomplished through use of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.• Reduced Supplier quality related defects by approximately 70% in 2 years and response time to Customer complaints by 40%.• Negotiated Customer debits from $335,000 to a $35,000 payment through analysis of returned product and identification of Dealer errors.

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Responsible for overall Quality Department and related activities. Efforts included subordinate development, supplier development, and problem solving. Regularly provided training to personnel in use of quality tools as well as application of detailed problem solving methodology.

St. Peters, Mo, Us

Responsible for optimizing ISO-9002 quality system and leading the internal audit function (100+ auditors). Led corrective action efforts (internal audit, customer complaint, and safety). Provided training in use of quality tools.

Stockholm, Se

Was Morton International when I worked there.Responsible for PFMEA on all airbag programs, ISO-9001, process analysis, cost/cycle time improvement, and promoting reliability tools to design/manufacturing teams.