Roger Easterday Email & Phone Number

Findlay, Ohio

Back to Program Management for a great company.

Van Wert, Ohio

Change management work notifying the customer of any change in product through our companies material, process, supplier, design, manufacturing location, involving form, fit, and or function of their products.

Findlay Ohio

Program Launch Manager, Some costing and follow up with Primary customer being PACCAR.

Findlay, Ohio

Sales Engineer with responsibilities as primary contact to Honda for Nissin Brake. Involved in quotes, tool and die issues, and program follow up for new and current running programs.

Upper Sandusky Ohio & Auburn Indiana

Program manager for automotive glass and solar panels.

Supervised a multi-shift quality inspection position.Scheduled workers for each shift and portion of the inspection process.Involved with multiple plant 5S type processes in trying to better prepare plant and personnel.Worked with customer Quality Engineers while clearing complaints and inspecting parts.Did evaluations regarding performance of current personnel regarding replacement and acquiring personnel.

Supervised a multishift plastic production facilityScheduled production workers and assure continued production, packaging, and shipping.Involved with cost reduction through production hours vs. output volume.Worked on daily maintenance for both preventative and repair issues.Worked with the Quality Lab to correct any Quality issues with material.

Managed several tier one automotive parts suppliers for the major U.S. and Asian vehicle manufacturers beginning with concept drawings through the successful launch of the program.Involved with after-production issues as necessary. Involved in both the engine mounting systems and suspension systems. Involved with cost reduction stages for our components.Had daily correspondence with customer representatives, both engineers and administrators.Responded to quality issues for molding and design.Assisted writing many procedures for both QS and TS certifications.Did layout work for placement of machines and workflow involving both material and personnel.Did initial contacts with various customers on Quality issues.Assisted customers with solving Quality concerns and obtaining good replacement materials.Dealt with Quality complaints at suppliers and assisted solving the initial issues with them.Worked on packaging for various customers.Accomplishments:Launched Toyota Lexus 2009 Model Year with zero complaints.Launched Toyota Venza 2008 Model Year with zero complaints.Launched Toyota Tundra 2007 Model Year with zero complaints.Launched Toyota Sequoia 2007 Model Year with zero complaints.PAGE 2 Roger Easterday ResumeLaunched Toyota Camry 2006 Model Year with zero complaints.Launched Toyota Corolla/Vibe 2006 Model Year with zero complaints.Launched GM H3 2007 Model Year with zero complaints.Launched GM H3T 2009 Model Year with zero complaints.

Involved with components that included extruded tube and hoses. Program Manager for components that were made for Hendrickson Suspension Systems Company (heavy truck suspension components).Traveled extensively for Cooper both to our US plants and those operated in Canada and Mexico. Accomplishments:Completed launch of GM Triplets 2000 Model Year body cushions for multiple vehicles.Completed launch of Ford components in conjunction with Ford partner, Contach of Germany.Initiated launch of Jeep Cherokee 2002 Model Year program prior to departure to Bridgestone. Completed launch of Hendrickson Tandem Heavy Forestry Truck usage suspensions mounts and multiple large shot bushings for Hendrickson Suspension Systems.

Supervised a three-shift rubber development lab. Maintained the testing equipment through both repairs and ordering those items needed for the testing services. Was heavily involved with our certification for QS9000. Had contact with the other certification programs including AALA and Cooper's own in-house certification program. Maintained calibration records and scheduling. Maintained personnel records, did evaluations and also was involved with the hiring and dismissal process for the lab, all while making sure the lab was in compliance with employment guidelines.Also during this time Cooper built a new Technical center and I was involved from the planning stages through completion of the building. This included all phases from equipment layout, utilities layout, equipment movement, and final installation. I also directed all of the re-calibration of the equipment after the move and those adjustments to any problems found with this move. During this time I made the transition from Lab Manager to Program Manager and maintained proficiency in both positions.

As & Bs, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: N/AI also have the required hours for an AS & BS in Public Administration from Indiana University at Fort Wayne.

Bachelor Of Science, Criminal Justice

Certified Indiana Police Officer, Criminal Justice

Required certification to be a Police Officer in the state of Indiana. Also completed the Program of Comparative Compliance to be a Police.

Education record

Associate Of Science, Criminal Justice