Ron Pitkow Email & Phone Number

Toledo, Ohio Area

• Key contributor on a project team responsible for creation and harmonization of global standards for a Fortune 500 client’s Packaging Developmental Processes, Packaging/component Performance Standards, and all associated Test Methods.• Responsible to lead and execute commercial quality validations and commercialization projects for bottles and closures.• Responsible to support quality assurance at the plant/line by defining success criteria, drafting protocols, executing trials/studies, conducting audits and analyzing results for productivity initiatives.

• Performed measurement and physical testing of molded closures to customer specifications.• Worked directly with the Customer Technical Service group to support rollout of new products.• Set priorities for lab testing and managed the activities of other lab technicians

• Managed the activities, budget, and metrics of the Closure Physical Testing Lab. • Supervised six lab technicians and performed testing when necessary. • Performed additional duties of Quality and Technical Manager for the Closure Lab and Document Control Administrator for two labs. • Coordinated and supported the accreditation activities for the ISO17025 quality system within the labs.

• Supported the development, implementation and maintenance of ISO 9000 and ISO/IEC Guide 25 systems within the Engineering Quality Systems Group, other Engineering labs and the Engineering sampling and development centers. • Was responsible for the lab’s transition from Guide 25 to the ISO17025 standard. • Served as Document Control Administrator for the lab as well as primary document writer. • Provided support of lab self-directed work teams using facilitation skills and problem-solving methodology.

• Coordinated the activities regarding accreditation of testing labs to ISO/IEC Guide 25.• Acted as Document Control Administrator for lab as well as primary document writer. • Responsible for supporting lab self-directed work teams using facilitation skills and problem-solving methodology.• Taught Total Quality Management and problem-solving methods to 500 employees through company sponsored workshops.• Facilitated process improvement teams at company home office.

• Measured molded closures and bottles for conformance to engineering specifications using a variety of inspection equipment, primarily optical comparators and CMM. • Collected data for statistical analysis of capability studies and design of experiments (D.O.E.) • Performed gage R & R (repeatability and reproducibility) studies.• Experienced in inspection methods and responsible for complex projects requiring specialized fixturing. • Mentored and trained lab technicians with less experience.

Ba, Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)