• 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.

• 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)

• 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, Improve, Control).• Developed & reviewed quality metrics. Successfully reduced cost of quality by 60% in 2009 vs. 2008 & sustained success through 2011.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.