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Dallas, Tx, Us

Irving, Texas, Us

• Ensures robust end to end supply chain planning process (demand, supply, scheduling, order coordination, systems, productivity & customer service)• Developed a 5 year roadmap on “best in class supply chain” through our people, processes & technology• Defined and implemented a set of standardized KPIs and operational dashboards to deliver world-class performance for end-to-end supply chain including customer experience (OTD, Forecast accuracy/ bias, Inventory DOH for MTO/ MTS, scheduling/ frozen zone adherence etc)• Manage an acceptable level of inventory (Days on hand) which best enhances the company’s financial position while ensuring the right service level for our customersResults: 1- Improved culture by integrating key partners on the value and driving to a common goal (Key partners: commercial, business, R&D, Manufacturing, finance etc) 2- Improved purchasing productivity of over $80M YoY through negotiations, long term contracts & improved forecast 3- Improved supplier capability specifications & hence reduced the number of raw materials by over 15% in volume & reducing $27M in spend 4- Increased forecast accuracy by 18% by using statistical modeling, reduced bias to 7% from 18% & improved service level to 92% 5- Improved working capital by over $400 Million by site optimization, capacity planning. block stock/ non- conforming material reduction, managing obsolete material, focus on fast runners etc. 6- Reduced expedited freight cost by over 45% by realigning on LTL vs FTL, warehouse capacity utilization & pricing negotiations 7- Improved network optimization of sites & maximizing capacity utilization. This has generated synergy of over $30M YoY 8- Improved site capacity utilization by over 12% (frozen zone adherence, product wheel etc) 9- Enhanced manufacturing capacity utilization by 12% while reducing the number of SKU’s & i increasing to MTS from MTO driving productivity by $30M YoY

Irving, Texas, Us

Irving, Texas, Us

•Driving a cultural transformation to position quality as a core across all levels.•Illustrate what quality looks like in a best-in-class setting and implement the tools and metrics necessary to execute this transformation.•Integrate function across the broader Celanese organization and set standards, share best practices.•Coordinate and drive activities, keep whole organization focused on quality & develop key meaningful KPI’s•Persist in implementing changes in a "resistant" organization.•Interact with customers to analyze product specifications and establish efficient, cost-effective requirements; identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing, technology and innovation teams.•Quarterly interaction with the EHSA and Quality Committee of the Board of Directors to report on quality management and progress towards a quality culture•Design and staff a high performing organization. •Drive talent management across Quality organization to ensure a highly competent and motivated pipeline of Quality talent is available to assure effective Quality leadership, support and coaching to support the future needs of Celanese.•Drive sustainable improvements through the organization where gaps have been identified; developing improvement processes and running initiatives to improve the quality of products, systems and services across the value chain.•Managing key stakeholders through excellent expectation management and gaining wide-spread buy-in in support of a pragmatic and complementary approach to optimal quality.•Develop a culture of quality bench-marking and best practice sharing and driving this across the organization.•Develop the function and drive the practical implementation of the roles, responsibilities & competencies for the Quality team.•Lead the continuous improvement work to eliminate quality issues as an annual waste of EBIT.•Management of ISO and other standards and integrated management systems.

Munich, De

Led the transformation of Siemens Power division into a world-class organization through clear deliverables & transparency.• Achieved over $50M in savings through lean applications & generated over $450M in value year over year.• Developed a cultural safety, quality & productivity culture resulting in significant cost savings and value creation.

Munich, De

Moline, Il, Us

Moline, Il, Us

• Develop the unit quality plan, which includes key driving metrics and initiatives that are required to achieve the unit strategic objectives. • Monitors progress to achieve unit quality objectives and aligns processes, projects and resources to obtain the expected outcome. • Manages a staff of Quality Engineering Supervisors, their supporting Quality Engineers and the International Standards Organization (ISO) Management Representative globally• Ensures the Quality Policy and Quality Management system are defined and implemented, which includes documenting and verifying that the organization is following the processes.• Responsible for maintaining registration of the Quality Management System to the International Standards Organization (ISO) standard and JD-QPS for the Supplier Quality lanes.• Participates on the unit management team and provides input to the unit Heads of Operations, Division Director of Quality and others. • Maintains the organizations Quality tools skills, Quality Engineering expertise and provides training on mission critical tools and processes. • Develop, track, and meet capital and expense budget for supplier quality.• Perform administrative duties related to performance management, salary pay plan, succession planning, resource planning, training, and development of direct reports. • Supervise 12 direct Supervisors & 24 indirect employees

Moline, Il, Us

• Certified lead auditor & trainer for the Enterprise/ Process and Product audits world wide• Six Sigma Black and Green belt certified• Lead warranty recovery and reduction projects• Manage and approve APQP activities• Lead & facilitate Design/ System & Process FMEA's• Lead & facilitate 8 D problem solving method's• Provides quality perspectives in sourcing decisions including awarding business and reassigning business within the supply base.• Acts as a liaison to division based quality staff for supply base issues.• Analyze run, Pareto charts, trends, histograms and initiate corrective actions with top worst performing suppliers.• Lead and train Deere employees worldwide for process and product audits.• Coordinate/ complete new supplier assessments, both domestic and international in coordination with Supply Management Specialists.• Support supply management activities by reviewing and facilitating improvement in supplier quality plans, processes, and performance.• Support product engineering in determining containment and permanent solutions.• Lead quality improvement teams and quality planning teams and reporting out on the progress to unit management.• Trained and supervised suppliers to achieve excellence to adhere Deere standards.• Complete Re-audits of supply base based on assessment criteria and plan.• Complete process/ product verification audits for critical parts based on audit plan criteria. • Support Supply Chain Integration activities during different phases of Enterprise product delivery process.• Lead quality planning and control activities for all resourcing, farm-out, process changes etc.• Evaluate, analyze and lead corrective and preventive activities for supplier warranty reduction and recovery efforts.• Supervise (5 direct & 2 indirect employees), train and mentor subordinates.

Moline, Il, Us

• Use quality tools (DFMEA/PFMEA/Process mapping/ Control plans/ Gage R&R/ Capability studies/ Ishikawa/ SCAR/ PPAP etc) with suppliers as an integral element of quality planning and implementation.• Use 8D Non Conforming Corrective Action/ SCAR system to monitor supplier corrective action activities.• Provide quality planning, control, and improvement support for order fulfillment teams (manufacturing engineering, OFP Manufacturing Quality, supply management, and manufacturing and/or distribution organizations) to assure John Deere product quality meets the customer’s expectations. • Leading Quality tools in Order fulfillment process teams. Leads in Design Process and Assembly Reviews (DPARs), participates in print reviews and design reviews of continuous improvement products. • Monitors and facilitates quality activities for part approval (PPAP).• Investigates unit quality related issues and concerns related to product and processes, gathers and analyzes data, resolves/facilitates resolution and implements corrective action. • Applying/leading Quality tools on Customer Support Process (CSP), Continuous Improvement (CI), and/or Value Improvement (VI) teams. • Investigates product quality problems, determines root cause for quality problems, gathers and analyzes data and implements corrective action to reduce or eliminate non-value waste resulting from non-conformances, scrap or rework. • Assists in identifying, communicating and resolving supplier quality problems.• Conducts audits of new and existing suppliers (Domestic & International) to determine manufacturing capability and adherence to accepted quality practices.

• Work Supplier development to implement best practices, establish standard work, and eliminate variation and waste to improve performance.• Direct efforts/processes to secure year over year supplier performance improvement for direct/ indirect material expenditures.• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product, both internally and externally at the supplier’s base.• Perform supplier audits and integrate new suppliers into programs.• Lead & facilitate APQP activities.• Responsible for Part approval processes, PPAP and work with Supplier Partners on first articles.• Implementing Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma.• Define objectives and participate on quality/ Cost/ Delivery contract negotiations.• Supervise all aspects of the relationship with suppliers in regards to quality (corrective actions/ warranty/ delivery etc).

• Lead the company’s successful ISO 9001:2000 certification• Develop, implement & maintain quality policies, procedures and system requirements for control, approval, and surveillance of suppliers. • Evaluate the quality systems & capabilities of potential suppliers or processors for compliance to customers requirements • Perform oversight and control of approved suppliers & processors to insure on-going compliance to requirements and promote continuous improvement. • Rendering advice on appropriate insurance cover and terms after analyzing their risk profile.• Sales & risk forecasting• Insure that supplier approvals and limitations are maintained and reported (approved supplier/processor listings). • Provide primary liaison between Pioneer and suppliers on quality issues. • Perform source inspection at supplier's facility. • Develop, implement & maintain Certified Supplier and Delegated Inspection policy, procedures, and program for purchased product. • Measure and report supplier quality performance. • Monitor corrective action & improvement plans with suppliers. Perform reviews to insure effectiveness. • Support customer requests concerning purchased parts, supplier quality systems, and procedures.• Maintain supplier quality records.

Masters, Engineering Management

Engineering, Electrical And Electronics

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