Implemented a new streamlined procedure for the receiving inspection process within SAP Control of nonconforming material including inspection, sort, rework and arranging returns to vendors and/or customers.Communicate results and material status internally and to vendors and/or customers as appropriate.Evaluate suspect / defective material and perform root cause analysis. Initiate requests for internal and supplier corrective action investigation Drive effective 8D approach, usage of appropriate quality tools for root cause analysis, effective corrective and preventative actions and timely closure.

Created qualification plans and procedures for new processes.Worked as a liaison between the Engineering and Quality departments with testing and validation of processes and final productsQualified a process to increase production by 35% by using existing equipmentDeveloped new cleaning process for heat exchangers that saves on average $100,000 per year in contracted cleaningsPerformed a capacity study of machining center which allowed reduced inspections and an increase in machining capability.Managed small to mid-size capital projects up to $200,000Created Standard Operating Procedures for new process and updated existing processes as they were upgradedDeveloped P&ID's, Visio floorplans, etc. for potential equipment and building installations.

Led a project in process department to create a shampoo transfer line from one storage tank to anotherWorked with maintenance department to troubleshoot sequences of valves on mixing vesselsAnalyzed production times on packaging lines to determine major stoppagesHelped develop plan to relocate an existing packaging line within the plant

Formulated and mixed small batches of PVC compoundsTest each PVC compound according to specificationsDocumented and logged all test data and analysis