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Charlotte, North Carolina, US

New Bremen, OH, US

Brookfield, Wisconsin, US

New Bremen, OH, US

• Developed the workforce and provided internal expertise in technical problem solving, lean methods, statistical tools, data analysis and managed complex, high value projects.
• Facilitated training for yellow, green and black belts. Mentored and coached individuals in the internal six sigma program throughout the process.
• Managed, Coached and Mentored Six Sigma projects using the DMAIC process. Applied project management methods to manage six sigma performance and progress.
• Periodically reported to management teams on performance of six sigma; e.g. resources, training, projects and results.
• Continuously Improved Corporate Six Sigma program by participating in & developing the long-term strategy.

New Bremen, OH, US

• Managed overall quality tasks within new product development cross-functional team in support of product design, critical features & reliability analysis input.
• Facilitated, developed & lead Risk Management items within cross-functional team.
• Provided input to manufacturing engineering & production management from DFMEA/PFMEA, capability studies & process audits for continuous improvement.
• Communicated to management & manufacturing all high risk items & new/unique or different items.
• Provided input into quality budgetary items. (Inspection Equipment, Gaging, Test Equipment)

1750 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, Ohio 43537, US

• Managed quality group & department budget. Developed department talent based on individual’s goals.
• Controlled & led overall quality performance for the Therma Tru Doors Home Center Business.
• Managed new product development & safe product launches.
• Managed & Reported Warranty Performance. Tracked, analyzed & forecasted warranty & reported metrics to upper management.
• Led/Directed the development of a Quality System to create robust processes capable of eliminating or containing quality issues. Followed DMAIC approach when working on projects/problems (Define, Measure, Analyze.
• Developed & reviewed quality metrics. Successfully reduced cost of quality by 60% in 2009 vs. 2008 & sustained success through 2011.

Maumee, Ohio, US

• Initiated projects based on plant & corporate key performance indicators or metrics.
• Utilized problem solving techniques to eliminate problematic areas with a goal of cost reductions & improved efficiency. Reduced variation within high risk areas.
• Developed work force into great problem solvers, Developed Y to X thinking (Effect to Cause).

Maumee, Ohio, US

• Overall management of diverse group, both direct & indirect reports. Developed talent within department
• Managed department budget items with plant staff.
• Managed product transfer projects with cross-functional team.
• Ensured Quality metric goals & trend levels were meeting or exceeding goals. Led & implemented Quality improvements throughout plant.
• Ensured plant was conforming to quality system & directed audit plans accordingly.
• Effectively worked with upper management to align departmental goals & activities appropriately. Worked on the strategic development of long-term departmental goals to align with companies long-term goals.

Maumee, Ohio, US

• Managed & Ensured new program launches were successful. Managed all incoming supplied material to major OEM automaker. Communicated & worked closely with multiple function groups.
• Audited in-house processes on a regular basis to ensure excellent knowledge of all product lines.
• Performed Problem Solving & Root Cause analysis of quality problems.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing activities which successfully created more efficient processes, in addition to maintaining or improving product quality & also reducing cost.

Maumee, Ohio, US

• Managed & Reported Warranty Performance. Tracked, analyzed & forecasted warranty financials & then reported metrics to management. Managed warranty accounts financials.
• Reduced warranty & quality issues by ensuring root cause(s) were found & resolutions were implemented, thus reducing future costs associated with issues.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

B.S., Organizational Management

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