Lead Auditor, Quality and C.I. Engineer, Calibration and Training Supervisor: Developed and implemented a successful value-add Audit Program – ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Internal Audits and Layered Process Audits, an effective Corrective Action System, Risk Assessment Program, Document Control/Record Retention Process, and Operations Training Program. Conducted countless internal audits (7 years), Layered Process Audits, Behavior Based Safety Audits, 2nd-party audits, 5S audits, project sustainability audits, and inventory audits. Hosted numerous Certification Body and Customer Auditors. Planned and lead the ISO 9001:2015 transition. Conducted Training on Auditing Process and Risk-based Thinking (including the latest FMEA Guidelines) on identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks. Assigned, approved, verified, participated, and coached in root-causing and corrective action identification (systemic and non-systemic) and implementation (including to 3rd parties). Improved Operations Training Program. Identified, participated, and lead Projects and Kaizen Events to reduce scrap, improve material flow, and other process improvements (manufacturing, warehouse, and business processes). Followed data and metrics to make business cases and evaluate improvements. Always drive a customer-focus within the developed programs. Lean Manufacturing Team Leader: Led several cross-functional teams through Lean and Six Sigma projects at A.O. Smith, Topre America, and Feintool Tennessee. Analyzed system performance, identified high return initiatives, presented recommendations, implemented several improvements, ensured sustainability, and continual improvement. Led teams to optimal performance through all stages of the projects within narrow time constraints. Synthesized complex data into logical conclusions. Effectively encouraged operators and team members by using motivational and y-management techniques. Selected Accomplishments:Project management: Managed projects through planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closing. Analyzed commercial risks and developed action plan to improve quality and minimize risks during the project development phase. Maximized cash flow and profitability of each project. Implemented effective Quality Assurance Auditing Program and Quality Processes: Developed and implemented successful ISO 9001/IATF 16949 and Layered Process Audit Program. Improved Corrective Action, Risk-based Management, Training, Document Control, and Calibration Processes.
Listed skills include Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Engineering, and 30 others.