Toby Workman Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Kansas City, Missouri Area

I manage our quality metrics (process capability, control charts, gauge R&Rs, other measurements of quality) for monitoring system effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product quality decisions- I lead a multi-functional team of engineering, continuous improvement, metallurgy, quality testing and inspection personnel- I manage the corrective action response process, providing root cause analysis and corrective action determination and implementation- I establish… Show more I manage our quality metrics (process capability, control charts, gauge R&Rs, other measurements of quality) for monitoring system effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product quality decisions- I lead a multi-functional team of engineering, continuous improvement, metallurgy, quality testing and inspection personnel- I manage the corrective action response process, providing root cause analysis and corrective action determination and implementation- I establish, maintain and improve the documented quality management system to standardize minimum requirements across locations- I support and/or facilitate training content in statistical process control (SPC), gauge capability, Kaizen, Point Kaizen, quality assurance, ISO auditing, FMEA, cause mapping, Red X, lean sigma, 8D problem solving, 5S, 5 Whys- I manage new tool and part qualifications, PPAP part submission warrant and engineering trials of new products- I assure internal and external requirements are met within the framework of our ISO 9001 QMS system- I manage our ANSI/ASTM product testing lab (metallurgical testing, charpy impact testing, stake impact testing, Rockwell HRC testing, bend testing)- I am the facility leader for quality initiative improvements, including Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction, Key Product Indicators (KPI) improvements, Critical to Quality (CTQ) features)- I designed and manage our SharePoint Quality Network which includes tools for managing non-conforming material, corrective actions tracking, engineering change requests and other tools utilized to drive quality initiatives Show less

Fairfax, Kansas City, Ks

Developed new procedure and database for managing vehicles during the launch process. The solution tracked Engineering issues, Recording Root cause analysis activities and vehicle inspection during yard campaigns to reduce costs for current and future programs- Provided technical input throughout launch and production processes; applied lean processes to maintain or enhance process design to achieve successful launch of new vehicles- Ensured launch due dates for critical path items in… Show more Developed new procedure and database for managing vehicles during the launch process. The solution tracked Engineering issues, Recording Root cause analysis activities and vehicle inspection during yard campaigns to reduce costs for current and future programs- Provided technical input throughout launch and production processes; applied lean processes to maintain or enhance process design to achieve successful launch of new vehicles- Ensured launch due dates for critical path items in operations were met- Owned quality-related goals and drove improvements with critical to quality measurements through the product launch process, utilizing best practices and lessons learned- Analyzed problems, determined root causes, and recommended corrective action, tested revised parts to verify corrective action was acceptable- Managed pre-production and launch build events on assembly equipment with cross-functional team- Successfully led Quality Engineering team by launching prototype builds to production through communication, delegation and conflict resolution Show less

- Coordinate input from internal and external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions. - Responsible for recommending and establishing tests and procedures for verifying product reliability. - Serve as a liaison between engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to assure quality and reliability. - Analyze product design and recommend necessary changes in design, purchase or manufacturing to maintain product integrity.- Use Statistical Engineering… Show more - Coordinate input from internal and external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions. - Responsible for recommending and establishing tests and procedures for verifying product reliability. - Serve as a liaison between engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to assure quality and reliability. - Analyze product design and recommend necessary changes in design, purchase or manufacturing to maintain product integrity.- Use Statistical Engineering Techniques to root cause issues as they occur and make recommendations as needed. Show less

- Monitored and tracked department productivity, first time quality, safety issues and costs.- Scheduled daily manpower and allocated resources to meet the daily build schedule.- Facilitated departmental meetings to communicate and maintain department goals.- Lead problem-solving workshops to address departmental issues.- Provided training to employees – new computer systems, new tooling deployments and assembly techniques.

- Monitored the GM build process against ISO Quality Standards. - Conducted senior staff briefings and served as a liaison to other departments. - Assisted in departmental planning related to production schedules, special projects, new product launches, engineering actives, and salaried departmental training.- Conducted monthly department ISO audits - Developed and maintained an ISO database system utilized plant wide for document and data control.

- Managed all aspect of warehousing, inventory control, routing, prepping, scheduling delivery of goods and staffing

Bs, Public Administration

Architectural Engineering