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Lagrange, Illinois, United States

Liaison between suppliers and production. Respond to and resolve parts received from suppliers that do not meet the agreed upon specifications. Work closely with purchasing agents and suppliers to identify root causes and permanent solution to defects as they arise.

Aurora, Illinois, United States

Batavia, Il

Batavia

Educate implement and enforce all policies and practices of the company. Act as liaison between customer and company.

West Chicago

Quality Professional with the ability to resolve quality problems through learned root cause analysis techniques, improve customer relationships and create, document, and enforce well refined standard operating procedures.Provide quality leadership throughout the plant organization. Work interactively with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Product Development, and Sales; to drive and enable the business to attain a high level of world-class quality in its products and services.

Collect and analyze data, conduct kaizen events, implement lean strategies and explore cost reduction strategies. increased efficiency opportunities, used Six Sigma methodologies to uncover analyze and resolve quality problems..

Directed a before and after school program, that teaches children respect, honesty, caring, and responsibility. Created an environment of learning that fostered, team building, sharing, conflict resolution social interaction,and intellectual growth. Developed and maintained a monthly curriculum that created structure, challenge, and group discussions about social issues relevant to today's environment.

Responsible for the development, implementation, and adherence to the company's Process Quality program.Develop, coach, mentor, supervise and train 7 plant Process Quality team members.Establish, communicate, facilitate and implement Quality process controls and procedures both locally and across the manufacturing network.Collaborate with team members and management to standardize and improve process and procedures across the manufacturing network.Research, chart, analyze, and communicate quality issues through correspondence and reports to Sales, clients, and customers. Define, develop and convey accurate and up-to-date records of plant and process performance.Prepare and present formal presentations to employees.Champion, facilitate, train, motivate and participate in key company projects or initiatives.Cultivate, coach and develop teamwork, create open lines of communication, and empower and encourage a consistent flow of ideas and best practices amongst plants.

Analyzed evaluate and identify process improvement opportunities to enhance the quality of the product.Trained coached, coordinated and implemented process improvement strategies utilizing lean manufacturing methodologies. Including 5S, kanban replenishment value stream mapping and kaizen events. Reduced manufacturing cycle time by 30% and improved productivity by 25%, while reducing waste, DPM, and manufacturing cost for a cost savings of $400,000.Created objectives, tracked results, planned and implemented strategies to meet or exceed operational KPI'sCollaborated with manufacturing leaders in other Harland Clarke plants to help foster communication and consistency in manufacturing processes and procedures.Established, evaluated, and analyzed team goals and objectives, communicating results to entire manufacturing team.

Forecasted personnel needs and assigned work to meet completion dates, while staying within company budgetary constraints.Motivated, supervised, directed and evaluated work of 25 assigned staff members.Responsible for employment and termination of staff. Wrote and administered performance evaluations and salary reviews for assigned staff.Monitored work volumes to determine when overtime was needed.Planned day-to-day activities of department ensuring company policies were followed and customer needs were met.Evaluated and improved day-to-day methods and procedures to maximize quality and efficiency of work produced.

Hired, trained and motivated staff to maximize efficiency.Executed merchandising presentation standards according to T.J. Maxx.Controlled inventory levels and minimized company losses.Resolved customer inquiries and problems on a daily basis.Coordinated back room to ensure merchandise flow is regulated.

Assisted customers with problems, complaints and special requests.Hired, trained, supervised, evaluated and scheduled personnel.Met company sales goals.Supervised and motivated employees to maximize efficiency.Arranged merchandise presentation following specific company guidelines.Assisted buyers in purchasing merchandise to appeal to clientele.

Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Achieved Deans list with a 3.96 overall GPA

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