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Sumter, South Carolina

Quality Assurance CoordinatorContinental Tires-The Americas, Sumter SC Informs all departments about blocked/unblocked materials. Monitors corrective actions in case of deviations. Analyzes processes in conjunction with production and engineering in case of quality deviations IAW QDA system. Participates in troubleshooting with quality related problems. Controls assessment of process special characteristics. Monitors production of pilot badges together with production and… Show more Quality Assurance CoordinatorContinental Tires-The Americas, Sumter SC Informs all departments about blocked/unblocked materials. Monitors corrective actions in case of deviations. Analyzes processes in conjunction with production and engineering in case of quality deviations IAW QDA system. Participates in troubleshooting with quality related problems. Controls assessment of process special characteristics. Monitors production of pilot badges together with production and engineering. Ensures adherence to stop/start procedures. Coordinates the work of quality technicians. Conducts interdepartmental meetings for scrap prevention. Enacts coordination of action plan. Prepares all documentation and samples for quality meetings. Manages process improvements & quality improvements.Leads quality meetings and follows work instructions, procedures, & control plans. Carries out data collection and recording of key parameters affecting the quality of the process/product. Makes samples and analysis of non-conforming product/processes. Show less

Sumter, South Carolina

Manages Tire Uniformity (TU), Imbalance and Tire Geometry (TG), Dynamic Imbalance (DB), and Static Imbalance (SB) limits and testing on a plant wide level. Analyzes tire uniformity, and tire geometry virgin and recovery yields. Generates and analyzes uniformity, balance, and geometry reports. Regularly monitors the TU/TG and balance virgin yields and trends. Maintains OE tire (Original Equipment) Yields for New vehicle manufacturing Oversees development and adjustments made… Show more Manages Tire Uniformity (TU), Imbalance and Tire Geometry (TG), Dynamic Imbalance (DB), and Static Imbalance (SB) limits and testing on a plant wide level. Analyzes tire uniformity, and tire geometry virgin and recovery yields. Generates and analyzes uniformity, balance, and geometry reports. Regularly monitors the TU/TG and balance virgin yields and trends. Maintains OE tire (Original Equipment) Yields for New vehicle manufacturing Oversees development and adjustments made to ETO (Experimental Tire Orders), ISD (Initial Start of Development), and SOP (Start of Production) tries to maximize yield performance.  Troubleshoots and initiates actions due to non-uniformity non-conformance. (Tests tires, vector separation and waveform analysis) Provides recommendations as well as feedback to production / engineering departments regarding production feasibility and uniformity.  Monitors check tire program from the tire building department. Tests and measures tires as required, analyzes data and takes the necessary actions.  Conducts TU, TG, and DB machine repeatability tests; analyzes results and takes corrective actions, to include assistance w/ machine calibration. Observes the TU, TG and DB recovery activities and monitors the recovery rates Ensures product tolerances are maintained and stored within the company’s IT platforms.  Troubleshoots TGIS (Sheet of light), Uniformity & Geometry Testing Programs. Teaches tire parameters into machines for geometrical testing. Inputs tire articles into conveyor routing & manufacturing process plans.  Tracks critical yield articles and analyzes machine performance.  Signs off on all MTC (Machine Tolerance Checks) prior to operation of machine in serial production. Show less

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Directed day to day activities of 27 associates in a highly automated, 3,000 employee, high-speed tmanufacturing facility. Provided departmental oversight and administered product quality programs with regards to tracking quality issues, monitoring, reporting, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions. Maintained a quality management system to improve efficiency, reduce cost and support industry standards. Provided supervision for quality technicians, machine and test… Show more Directed day to day activities of 27 associates in a highly automated, 3,000 employee, high-speed tmanufacturing facility. Provided departmental oversight and administered product quality programs with regards to tracking quality issues, monitoring, reporting, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions. Maintained a quality management system to improve efficiency, reduce cost and support industry standards. Provided supervision for quality technicians, machine and test technicians.• Gathered and analyzing performance data and charts against defined goals.• Validated and qualified the implementation of new equipment, processes and products. Ensured tests and procedures were properly understood, carried out and evaluated.• Supported the training, implementation and control of Standard Operation Practices SOP, document control, complaint tracking system, continuous improvement and root cause analysis methodologies.• Drove corrective and preventive action response through the complaint tracking system.• Monitored scrap and maintained proper set-up on all production machines. Coordinated daily work assignments.• Ensure compliance ISO/TS 16949 requirements. Show less

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Reviewed, analyzed and reported on quality discrepancies related to manufactured products. Generated and analyzed uniformity, balance and geometry daily reports. Provided feedback to production and engineering departments • Monitored yields and trends and initiated troubleshooting actions in case of major uniformity issues.• Tested products, analyzed the data and took necessary actions. • Conducted uniformity, geometry and balance machine repeatability, analyzed results and took… Show more Reviewed, analyzed and reported on quality discrepancies related to manufactured products. Generated and analyzed uniformity, balance and geometry daily reports. Provided feedback to production and engineering departments • Monitored yields and trends and initiated troubleshooting actions in case of major uniformity issues.• Tested products, analyzed the data and took necessary actions. • Conducted uniformity, geometry and balance machine repeatability, analyzed results and took corrective actions, including machine calibration.• Monitored production machine repeatability test results. Conducted bead correction machines set-ups. • Knowledge of quality management systems: CCC, ISO/TS 16949.• Analyzed and determined causes of product non-uniformity. • Investigated problems and developed disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. • Interfaced with area managers to determine whether components could be used. • Recommended corrective actions, dispositions and modifications. Show less

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Provided oversight to ensure proper machine specification were maintained. Supervised and accountable for set-up operators and machine technicians. • Performed corrective maintenance on multiple types of manufacturing equipment, including adjustments and routine set up changes. • Performed analytical troubleshooting, provided technical leadership to other technicians, repair parts and technical data/information and provide overall support for all aspects of manufacturing operations… Show more Provided oversight to ensure proper machine specification were maintained. Supervised and accountable for set-up operators and machine technicians. • Performed corrective maintenance on multiple types of manufacturing equipment, including adjustments and routine set up changes. • Performed analytical troubleshooting, provided technical leadership to other technicians, repair parts and technical data/information and provide overall support for all aspects of manufacturing operations. • Set-up, startup and made adjustments to process conditions to meet quality control specifications. • Experience using Calipers, Micrometers, Gauges, Dial Indicator, Scope and Issac Jig. Show less

Fayetteville, North Carolina

In-Process Inspection, Quality Testing, Process Control Feedback Personnel 1985 – 1987Performed in-process inspections and ran products on force machine to obtain computer analysis simulating actual tire performance.Production Operator / Machine Operator, R.3 Builder 1982 - 1985Operated and monitored high-speed production machines. Respond to functional abnormalities and made routine corrections. Utilized calipers, micrometers, comparator and go / no-go… Show more In-Process Inspection, Quality Testing, Process Control Feedback Personnel 1985 – 1987Performed in-process inspections and ran products on force machine to obtain computer analysis simulating actual tire performance.Production Operator / Machine Operator, R.3 Builder 1982 - 1985Operated and monitored high-speed production machines. Respond to functional abnormalities and made routine corrections. Utilized calipers, micrometers, comparator and go / no-go gauges.• Monitored machines to prevent anticipated malfunctions. • Performed minor machine set-up and change-over for new products. Made adjustments to equipment to ensure proper operation. • Performed product quality in-process inspections.• Maintained appropriate production records as required, i.e. Quality Inspection Records, Quality Reports, and Inventory entries.• Assisted in training co-workers and contract workers in assembly process and procedures. Show less