Manager quality management system transition from ISO TS16949 to IATF TS16949.Installed visual quality management metrics improving T/M involvement / motivation.Revived tired initiatives reducing internal scrap $400K (annualized) or 10%.Deployed plant-wide visual management including continuous improvement metrics for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Maintenance.

Managed and enhanced quality and environmental management systems ISO 9000 / ISO 14000.Created / improved work standards from receiving inspection through shipping. Installed use of SPC, six sigma practices to drive quality improvements.Integrated auditing processes as part of process and product improvement and T/M training.Eliminated cutting waste via saw blade width inspection. Replaced cumbersome engineering specification binders with usable, clear, simple lineside documents. Integrated mistake proofing (billet gaging) into forge process. Inspired ASTM steel industry standard updates based on steel bar quality control and monitoring.

Continuous Improvement Manager. Lead install of visual metrics management.

Reduced wip inventory 40%. Overhauled plant storage. Improved FIFO and visual inventory.Saved $1.5M in 2 years replacing 20+ incumbent suppliers with more competitive partners.

Lead improvement in all metrics including Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost and Training. Awarded Safety and Quality awards over a two year period. Awarded most profitable Aichi facility globally.Implemented productivity improvements of 40%. Reduced customer PPM by 90+ percent to achieve a Toyota quality award. Reduced utility cost by $250K annually. Deployed visual management increasing T/M involvement and improving T/M capability and skill. Implemented lean manufacturing methodology.